Installing Citrix
Hello - I have Citrix XenApp 5 and my goal is to install one app for our doctors to access from outside internet. I have already installed and tested, however I had to wipe and do a clean install of the os as I accadently installed 32bit os. I will have more then 4GB of RAM, so I had to install 64bit Server 2008 STD. So I've completed the install of the OS and I have another server that I'd like to use as a Web Interface, however this server has Server 2003 STD and I'm not sure if i can use two differant NOS in a Citrix environment.
I'm utilizing www,dabcc.com Learning the basic of Citrix XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2008 as this proved to be very fruitful the first time I've installed Citrix. I installed all components on one server, but did'nt complete the Intergrating Web Interface 4.6, Citrix Secure Gateway 3.1 and a GoDaddy Wildcard SSL Certificate. I have two servers and I'm not sure what components I install on each server. I'd like to make sure that I'm installing correctly. I'd like to plan a successful install.
Server #1 Server 2008 Std 64bit
Not a DC, however in my domain (RAPA.local)
Server #2 Server 2003 Std 32bit
Not a DC, however in my domain (RAPA.local)
Both are behind a Sonicwall TZ190 Firewall and I'll be utilizing a T1 pipe out to the internet.
I appreciate all your help.
nimdatx
I'm utilizing www,dabcc.com Learning the basic of Citrix XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2008 as this proved to be very fruitful the first time I've installed Citrix. I installed all components on one server, but did'nt complete the Intergrating Web Interface 4.6, Citrix Secure Gateway 3.1 and a GoDaddy Wildcard SSL Certificate. I have two servers and I'm not sure what components I install on each server. I'd like to make sure that I'm installing correctly. I'd like to plan a successful install.
Server #1 Server 2008 Std 64bit
Not a DC, however in my domain (RAPA.local)
Server #2 Server 2003 Std 32bit
Not a DC, however in my domain (RAPA.local)
Both are behind a Sonicwall TZ190 Firewall and I'll be utilizing a T1 pipe out to the internet.
I appreciate all your help.
nimdatx
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Server #1 - Do I load all components from disk and load load Web interface and Citrix Secure Gateway?
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On server 1 do I install:
Access Management Console
Web Interface
Xenapp
Passthrough Client
Citrix XenApp Plugin for Streamed Apps
XenApp Advance Configuration
Server 2 Install:
Licensing Server
Web Interface
Citrix Secure Gateway
Does it matter if I install web interface on both servers. Where can I find instructions on how to do this step-by-step?
I appreciate all your help.
Access Management Console
Web Interface
Xenapp
Passthrough Client
Citrix XenApp Plugin for Streamed Apps
XenApp Advance Configuration
Server 2 Install:
Licensing Server
Web Interface
Citrix Secure Gateway
Does it matter if I install web interface on both servers. Where can I find instructions on how to do this step-by-step?
I appreciate all your help.
On server 1 do I install:
Access Management Console
Web Interface<----------------
Xenapp
Passthrough Client
Citrix XenApp Plugin for Streamed Apps
XenApp Advance Configuration
Server 2 Install:
Licensing Server
Web Interface
Citrix Secure Gateway
Installing WI on both boxes is not something I like to do...I keep IIS off of a server if I can do so. More attack surface. You can serve internal and external WI requests via server 2 just fine.
Here is a great place to start for help: http://carlwebster.com/blogs/webster/archive/2009/01/03/Learning-the-Basics-of-XenApp-5-for-Windows-Server-2008-Part-1-of-7.aspx
Ben
Access Management Console
Web Interface<----------------
Xenapp
Passthrough Client
Citrix XenApp Plugin for Streamed Apps
XenApp Advance Configuration
Server 2 Install:
Licensing Server
Web Interface
Citrix Secure Gateway
Installing WI on both boxes is not something I like to do...I keep IIS off of a server if I can do so. More attack surface. You can serve internal and external WI requests via server 2 just fine.
Here is a great place to start for help: http://carlwebster.com/blogs/webster/archive/2009/01/03/Learning-the-Basics-of-XenApp-5-for-Windows-Server-2008-Part-1-of-7.aspx
Ben
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How do you setup Server 1 to recognize server 2 web interface. you mentioned setting up a proxy and ports 80 - 443 to server 2, can you explain how to do this? Sorry if I don't make sense, but I'm trying to understand.
Do I uninstall IIS off server 1 if I do not use WI?
I agree that carlwebster is a great place to start, however I'm setting up on two servers, not one. I'd like to just make sure I do this correct.
Thanks,
nimdatx
Do I uninstall IIS off server 1 if I do not use WI?
I agree that carlwebster is a great place to start, however I'm setting up on two servers, not one. I'd like to just make sure I do this correct.
Thanks,
nimdatx
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WOW VERY GOOD explaination. Let me sponge this information over the night and I will be back in the morning. I will be awarding points soon and I'd like your help once I move to the next steps. I need to get this project completed as the doctors are getting excited about accessing our EMR application from outside.
Can I email you any future questions Citrix, so you can earn more points?
I really appreciate all your help and support and I see that you passionatly enjoy your work.
nimdatx
I will
Can I email you any future questions Citrix, so you can earn more points?
I really appreciate all your help and support and I see that you passionatly enjoy your work.
nimdatx
I will
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Any good books you recommend?
XenApp 5.0 - Server 2008
XenApp 5.0 - Server 2008
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What do you think about these books?
The Real Citrix CCA Exam Preparation Kit: Prepare for XenApp 5.0 by Shawn Tooley
Citrix Presentation Server Platinum Edition Advanced Concepts: The Official Guide
The Real Citrix CCA Exam Preparation Kit: Prepare for XenApp 5.0 by Shawn Tooley
Citrix Presentation Server Platinum Edition Advanced Concepts: The Official Guide
Thanks for the kind words, I really do enjoy my job :-)
I tend to read the Admin guides (http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX112223) and Advanced Concepts guides (http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX107059) that Citrix puts out.
I also own the "XenApp Platinum Advanced Concepts, official guide" but haven't read it yet.
I always liked Doug Brown's MIAB: http://www.dabcc.com/miab/
Mostly, you get a ton of knowledge just building and supporting these systems. You can get Not for Resale licensing cheap from Citrix and have a nice little 5 user test farm to do your worst with. Build it, break it, fix it, repeat. I have installed somewhere along the lines of 100 small farms, never one over 10 servers though. This gave me a pretty wide array of knowledge but I am lacking when it comes to things like CAG, app streaming, password manager, RSA security because my clients don't use those features.
Of course, if you have issues, post them here, there is a great community of IT pros here just waiting to help!
Ben
I tend to read the Admin guides (http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX112223) and Advanced Concepts guides (http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX107059) that Citrix puts out.
I also own the "XenApp Platinum Advanced Concepts, official guide" but haven't read it yet.
I always liked Doug Brown's MIAB: http://www.dabcc.com/miab/
Mostly, you get a ton of knowledge just building and supporting these systems. You can get Not for Resale licensing cheap from Citrix and have a nice little 5 user test farm to do your worst with. Build it, break it, fix it, repeat. I have installed somewhere along the lines of 100 small farms, never one over 10 servers though. This gave me a pretty wide array of knowledge but I am lacking when it comes to things like CAG, app streaming, password manager, RSA security because my clients don't use those features.
Of course, if you have issues, post them here, there is a great community of IT pros here just waiting to help!
Ben
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What does STA stand for?
I've installed the Web Interface 4.6 on the 2003 server (2) and inthe process of installing CSG 3.1.
The server is installing ASP.NET page 7 of 44 of Integrating Web Interface, CSG 3.1.
I look to have this done today.
Thanks,
nimdatx
I've installed the Web Interface 4.6 on the 2003 server (2) and inthe process of installing CSG 3.1.
The server is installing ASP.NET page 7 of 44 of Integrating Web Interface, CSG 3.1.
I look to have this done today.
Thanks,
nimdatx
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In my test environment I installed the license manager on 2008 machine and I've uninstalled/reinstalled without the licensing manager. How do I move them to 2003 server which has WI & CSG. I've logged onto mycitrix and I've noticed that host name is WIN08CITRIX which is the host name on 2008 server.
How do I move and setup on 2003 server?
I've completed the following;
Installed Xenapp on 2008 server and all prerequisites.
I did not install WI or License Manager console, I'd like to move to 2003 server.
Install Windows prerequisites for Web Interface - DONE
Install Web Interface 4.6 - DONE
Install the update to Access Management Console for Web Interface 4.6 - DONE
Create and configure a basic XenApp site - DONE (https://ecwtraingingdb/Citrix/AccesPlatform) I'm using port 8080
Error message is attached.
Test unsecure access to published applications
Errror-Message.bmp
How do I move and setup on 2003 server?
I've completed the following;
Installed Xenapp on 2008 server and all prerequisites.
I did not install WI or License Manager console, I'd like to move to 2003 server.
Install Windows prerequisites for Web Interface - DONE
Install Web Interface 4.6 - DONE
Install the update to Access Management Console for Web Interface 4.6 - DONE
Create and configure a basic XenApp site - DONE (https://ecwtraingingdb/Citrix/AccesPlatform) I'm using port 8080
Error message is attached.
Test unsecure access to published applications
Errror-Message.bmp
Server 1: yes, 64-bit W2K8, load XenApp 5, make it the Data Collector (you don't have to do anything special, it will assume this role on its own), run your apps here
Server 2: 32-bit W2K3, load Citrix Web Interface and Citrix Secure Gateway
All traffic will go to Server 2 via port 443 and proxy to Server 1 so the only ports you need to open are 80 and 443 to Server 2; you can place this in a DMZ if you like. The mixed OS is even less important since you aren't really joining Server 2 to the farm (per se), it is the agent that brings users to the farm.
That said, I have a mixed farm, W2K8 with W2K3 and it works fine.