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Whitehat Partner FSLogix Announces Drop-In Solution for True Cached Exchange Mode
May 26, 2016
At the Citrix Synergy 2016 conference in Las Vegas this week, Whitehat partner FSLogix introduced Office 365 Container for Citrix, the industry’s first drop-in solution that enables true Cached Exchange Mode for all virtual workspaces using Office 365, and real time search for virtual desktops. Atlanta-based FSLogix is an innovator of solutions that enable the […] Read MoreCitrix Licensing Demystified
May 25, 2016
Citrix licensing has long been a subject of MUCH confusion to Citrix users around the world. In order to alleviate some of that confusion, we’ll condense the key aspects of Citrix licensing for XenApp and XenDesktop down to their very essence, and provide a “cheat sheet” that can be referred back to as needed. Read MoreUsing FSLogix to Simplify Application Management in Citrix Environments
May 23, 2016
One of the biggest administrative challenges in a Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop environment is managing the myriad images required to both work around software compatibility challenges and to provide the level of personalization end users want in order to be their happiest and most efficient in virtual desktop (VDI) or XenApp environments.. Read MoreWhitehat Will Cure Your IT Staffing Aches and Pains
May 18, 2016
Between increasing regulatory pressures, aggressive ransomware menaces, and thefts from disgruntled employees — among other threats — healthcare organizations are of necessity ever more reliant on dependable and efficient IT systems to not only protect their data from theft, inaccessibility and noncompliance but also to increase worker productivity. Read MoreSkype for Business via Citrix
May 5, 2016
Microsoft’s Skype for Business (formerly known as Lync) has become an indispensable communication tool for smart businesses. In fact, according to Citrix, 90 of the Fortune 100 companies run Microsoft Skype for Business for media-rich video calling, voice calling, conferencing and screen sharing. As of about a year ago, more than 100 million people were […] Read MoreWhy You Need Anti-Malware Software
April 28, 2016
Give this some thought: When’s the last time you updated your anti-virus software signatures? Last week? Good. An hour ago? Awesome; we’re proud of you. However, if you’re like most of our customers, you’re way too busy to stay on top of the constant updates required to keep your security posture solid. Or perhaps you […] Read MoreSix Consequences of Getting the End User Experience Wrong with Virtual Desktops
April 26, 2016
Implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure is no small undertaking. Thousands of decisions go into building such a system, each more critical than the next. In architecting a virtual desktop (VDI environment), a smart system architect will ask “What is the best solution for the environment?” An even smarter architect will ask, “Does the solution meet […] Read MoreFix For “This Site Can’t Provide a Secure Connection” Issue
April 18, 2016
Whitehat’s Citrix team has identified an important issue with web browser Google Chrome and Citrix’s legacy Access Gateway appliance. Read MoreThe Case of the “I’m an Expert” Non-Experts
April 12, 2016
In our most recent blog, we described how we often encounter clients where the IT staff has been timidly afraid to “mess” with a new, pristine Citrix environment. As we wrote, the problem with this way of thinking is that a well-run Citrix environment needs regular care and feeding in order to remain fully functional. […] Read More“Set it and Forget it” Doesn’t Work with Citrix
April 6, 2016
So here’s a problem we see all the time. We’re called in to investigate a Citrix environment gone bad and we see that virtually nothing’s been changed/upgraded/updated in the X number of months/years since the system was initially architected and set up. Outdated software, old hardware — nothing’s current, and the environment isn’t functioning properly. […] Read MoreEnd of content
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