Parallels Remote Application Server

Over 30 years ago, the concept of a firewall entered the IT security conversation. Even today, the technology still plays a vital role in enterprise security, facilitating secure connectivity between different networks. As a...

A virtual machine (VM) snapshot captures the state and data of a virtual machine at the specific time when the snapshot was taken. It acts pretty much like the usual operating system snapshots. A VM snapshot is an exact copy of the VM and...

An appropriate storage selection is one of the key factors to consider when deploying or optimizing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions. Central repositories are often used as VDI storage...

Introduction When troubleshooting situations such as a slow or failing logon or a user failing to perform some task, it can be useful to know what processes were launched, when they were launched and what command line arguments were...

An application delivery controller (ADC) optimizes application performance using load balancing and a host of other methods. It’s also used in application security, covering web application...

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops must perform optimally to achieve high productivity and provide a seamless user experience. But it’s not uncommon for Citrix users to experience glitches like slow logons. Troubleshooting such...

Citrix Receiver (now renamed Citrix Workspace app) is an essential component of Citrix’s virtualization infrastructure. Like any software, users can install and uninstall it many times. Citrix Receiver...

Network storage effectively solves two major storage problems—making data available to multiple users simultaneously and segregating storage from compute to enhance availability and scalability. Today, organizations...

Authentication allows entry into a system, and authorization allows access to specific features within the same system. Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an open standard that attempts to bridge the divide...

Network Policy Server (NPS) is Microsoft’s implementation of a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. NPS provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) capabilities to your network. Under...