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XenDesktop 5 PoC Checklist

The document is a checklist for preparing a Proof of Concept (PoC) for Citrix XenDesktop 5, detailing necessary preparations, hardware, software, networking, and integration types. It outlines steps for setting up the lab environment, phases of evaluation, success criteria for testing, and additional resources. Optional setup for NetScaler is also included for enhanced virtual desktop access.

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XenDesktop 5 PoC Checklist

The document is a checklist for preparing a Proof of Concept (PoC) for Citrix XenDesktop 5, detailing necessary preparations, hardware, software, networking, and integration types. It outlines steps for setting up the lab environment, phases of evaluation, success criteria for testing, and additional resources. Optional setup for NetScaler is also included for enhanced virtual desktop access.

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Citrix XenDesktop 5 Quick PoC Kit Checklist

Preparations before going Onsite


To Do Description Complete
Understand the What are the technical and business drivers for Citrix
customer goals for the XenDesktop evaluation?
PoC
What are the success criteria for the PoC?
What are the evaluation scenarios?
Microsoft Licenses Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition MAK License
Windows 7 Enterprise MAK License
Server Hardware for CPU: Intel VT or AMD-V with Dual Core (64-bit)
Hyper-V
Memory: min. 16 GB recommended; 8 GB minimum
Disk space: min. 150 GB
Microsoft Software Windows 2008 R2 with Hyper-V role
SCVMM R2
Networking IP address for Hyper-V
IP address for virtual machines XDDDC5
Integration Type Isolated and leverage of Quick Kit domain “xendesktop.poc”
“Isolated”
Have the following virtual machines ready for import:
 ADCore
 XDDDC5
 Win7master
 XDXA6
 NSVPX92
Have the following documents handy:
 XenDesktop 5 Quick PoC Kit - Isolated - How To

Integration Type Existing domain in test / production environment


“Integrated”
Have the following virtual machines ready for import:
 XDDDC5
 Win7master
 XDXA6
 NSVPX92
Have the following documents handy:
 XenDesktop 5 Quick PoC Kit - Integrated - How To

Citrix Academy 2012 Page 1


To Do Description Complete
Additional To Dos for Domain account for SQL Server and database for DDC data
Customer Integration store (or use installed SQL Express 2008 R2)
Server certificate for DDC and root cert for endpoints
User Account for existing virtualization infrastructure (Microsoft
SCVMM)
PoC Phases for Phase 1 “User Experience”
evaluation
Phase 2 “OS Streaming”
Phase 3 “Fully Optimized”

Citrix Academy 2012 Page 2


Setup of Lab Environment
Step Description Complete
1 Setup of Windows 2008 R2 with Hyper-V role and SCVMM R2
2 Import of Virtual Machines
 ADCore
 XDDDC5
 Win7master
 XDXA6
 NSVPX92
3 ADCore
 Start of virtual machine ADCore (For isolated only)
4 XDDDC5
 Adjust networks and IP addresses
 Join domain
 Run SCVMM on console to verify integration
8 Configuration of Win7master
 Modify VDA install
 Adjust networks and IP addresses
 Join domain
6 Run Quick Deploy Wizard (Desktop Studio)
8 Configuration of XDXA6
 Adjust networks and IP addresses
 Join domain
 Run Server Role Manager
 Install and publish apps
9 Demonstrate Superior End User Experience with XenDesktop

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Testing / Success Criteria
Topic Description Complete
Success Criteria Remote Usability
Media Rich Content
Adobe Flash Content
USB Devices
Multiple Monitors
Open Platform Support
Centralized Image Management for VHD
Desktop Streaming to Endpoint Devices
Virtual Desktop Rapid Creation
Idle Desktops and Instant Access
Heterogeneous Endpoint Device Support
User Device Roaming

Links and References


Topic Description Complete
PoC Related Links XenDesktop Partner Reference Desk
https://www.citrix.com/English/myCitrix/refDeskResults.asp?C
ategory=product&ResourceId=163057
Monitor HDX performance from within a virtual desktop session
http://hdx.citrix.com/hdx-monitor
Optimize Windows 7 for Flexcast Delivery
http://community.citrix.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=11
3247185
Technotes for XenDesktop 5
http://support.citrix.com/product/xd/v5/technote/

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OPTIONAL: Setup of NetScaler
Step Description Complete
1 Import certificate
2 Configure NSVPX with web console
3 Edit hosts file on endpoint
4 Import root certificate on endpoint device
5 Securely access virtual desktops

Citrix Academy 2012 Page 5

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