Citrix - 1.1.2 Introduction

This lesson continues the tour of XenDesktop 7.6 features with a focus on graphics, peripherals and remote experience. Drag-and-drop operations now benefit from lossless graphics thanks to the new H.264 codec, both for hosted applications and for server-based desktops. Remote access from a 7.6 desktop also supports USB peripherals with automatic device redirection, mapping for storage devices, and acceleration for webcams, microphones and headsets when audio and video are used in real time.

A new virtual loopback service lets locally installed apps and published apps communicate transparently — useful when a published application is launched from a locally installed shortcut and needs to interact with the local environment. The Citrix Mobile SDK gives enterprise developers a toolkit to mobilise existing line-of-business Windows applications or to build new mobile-friendly apps that can be delivered to any mobile device through the Citrix Receiver.

Real-time and HTML5

• The HDX RealTime Optimization Pack supports Microsoft Lync 2013 for voice and video collaboration without compromise.
• Originally launched on Chrome OS, the Citrix Receiver progressively pivoted to an improved HTML5 client.
• The new HTML5 Receiver adds richer monitoring, direct SSL connections and deeper integration with the host operating system.
• Features such as USB redirection, clipboard support, bi-directional audio and video make Chrome OS a viable enterprise option.

We have only covered some of the headline features of XenDesktop 7.6: many smaller improvements to existing functions remain to be explored in upcoming sessions. The platform brings consistent enhancements over previous versions and we will keep digging through them. See you next time for more of the XenDesktop 7.6 deep dive.