In this episode of The Citrix Session, episode 168, host Bill Sutton from XenTegra is joined by Citrix experts Geremy Myers and Todd Smith for an engaging discussion on the latest updates and insights into Citrix solutions. Andy Whiteside also joins in, sharing his humorous take on recent Citrix topics and providing a lighthearted but informative atmosphere.

Key highlights of the episode include:

• The latest Citrix updates that IT professionals need to know.
• Deep dives into provisioning services and their real-world applications.
• Expert tips on optimizing Citrix environments for better performance.

Whether you're a seasoned Citrix user or new to the platform, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable takeaways to enhance your Citrix experience.

Don't miss out on the practical insights shared by these industry leaders!

Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) is one of the two image management technologies available in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS. Historically PVS has been used to deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop workloads (VDA's) to servers and virtual machines from a single image over the network. However, it can also be used without CVAD/DaaS as a standalone product, physically streaming the OS disk to an endpoint device. These endpoint devices can be “dummy terminals” with no hard drives at all, zero/thin clients, high-end compute and graphics devices, and everything in between. This can include additional use cases for Security and locations with devices without hard drives.

In this episode we discuss the history of PVS and some of its applicable use cases. We also cover some technical aspects of PVS and the benefits enabled by the roll-forward and roll-back of images.

Host: Bill Sutton

Co-Host: Geremy Myers

Co-Host: Todd Smith

In this episode of our podcast, Bill Sutton, Andy Whiteside, and Geremy Myers discuss the importance of resource centralization for IT advantage in incident recovery, inspired by a blog post by Adam Lotz, Director of Product Marketing at Citrix. We'll dive into the benefits and strategies of centralizing resources, explaining how this approach can streamline IT operations and enhance resilience during disruptions.

Resource centralization is key for maintaining operational continuity and minimizing downtime, which can have significant financial implications. We'll explore real-world examples and practical tips for leveraging centralization to ensure your IT environment remains robust and responsive, even in the face of unexpected incidents.

Ensuring business continuity through centralized resources allows IT teams to respond swiftly and effectively during disruptions. By prioritizing centralization, businesses can significantly reduce the impact of system outages and maintain seamless access to critical applications and data.