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The Perfect Storm: Windows 7 and Desktop Virtualization
Since its release in 2009, Microsoft Windows 7 has been a desirable desktop upgrade because of its ability to enhance performance, security and manageability. And with desktop virtualization technology reaching maturity, it may make sense for organizations to combine the two projects.The idea of having to “nuke and pave”, wiping out XP installations and starting from scratch with a clean installation of Windows 7, has ...
John Sculley Tells The Real Story About the 1984 Superbowl Ad
At the recent SFTA event John Sculley talks about how the famous 1984 Mac ad came about and the meeting with the Apple Board who said " your not really going to run that are you ? ". Here is the resulting commercial that did run in the Superbowl and continues to be the top ad ever. Follow @chrisfleck
FOOTBALL!!! On my laptop.
Ok, the truth first. I normally don't watch football. I like my baseball and hockey, thank you. (A's and Sharks for the win!) But when the 49ers were demonstrating so much awesome in one season, even I got caught up in the excitement. But with the Giants taking the win last weekend, my interest in the Superbowl waned and I find myself getting all Peter ...
HIMSS 2012 – Citrix will be there! Booth #4465
It’s official! I’m headed to my first HIMSS tradeshow and it's one of the largest healthcare IT conference and exhibits in the world.Citrix will have a bigger presence this year and I’m excited about all the education we have to offer just in our booth… Booth #4465.New for this year is that you will be able to experience so many exciting demos that will let attendees ...
NetScaler Diagnostics: Tech Support Tools
Last week we discussed those excellent troubleshooting utilities which can act as savior in support/escalation cases (http://blogs.citrix.com/2012/01/27/excellent-diagnostictroubleshooting-utilities-on-netscaler/). This week’s focus is on the Technical support tools we have in Diagnostics module.Many times when you open up a support case, first thing you would be asked is to provide the “Tech Support File”. What is this file and how you get it? Single place where you ...
IPv6 Migration – What, Why and How
IPv6 Migration – What, Why and HowThe first step for a Service Provider is to understand and define the scope of IPv6 deployment: It can range from assigning IPv6 addresses to customers, upgrading the backbone to IPv6 or supporting the content providers migrating to IPv6. Choice of technology will purely depend on the network segment(s) being migrated to IPv6 and emerging connectivity requirements. Upgrading any ...
Using NetScaler to protect against High Orbit Ion Cannon (HOIC) attacks
Another busy month of attacks in January, this time it is about High Orbit Ion Canon (HOIC) that is an app to facilitate DDoS attacks on web servers. See below for latest blog analysis on this. It has link to both HOIC and LOIC (Low Orbit ION Canon) with details of the different attack approaches such LOIC using Java script embedded in a web page, ...
Lock hacking and parallels to computer security
My son got a new lock for school yesterday, it's a Master Lock model 1500i. As opposed to the classic twist dial, this new modern lock has a joystick sequence to open. Push the bar: Up, Down, Left, Right then pull to open. He brings it home; hey dad, look at this shiny new lock! As a computer programmer, my immediate response is "wow, that's ...
Partners, Citrix VDI-in-a-Box Technical Training is available *NOW*
I am pleased to announce that Self-paced Online Technical Training is available for Citrix VDI-in-a-Box partners.CVB-200-1W: Getting Started with Citrix VDI-in-a-Box 5 Learn everything you need to know to implement VDI-in-a-Box.To be specific, here's what you will learn-Identify a typical VDI-in-a-Box customer environment Discuss key product features Import and configure vdiManager Create desktop images and templates Create and connect to the grid Access Virtual Desktops Using Access Gateway Integrate GoToManage Support and ...
Top 5 VDI Considerations from an SMB Point of View. Now Available in Citrix Marketing Concierge!
Citrix Marketing Concierge has posted campaigns on VDI-in-a-Box offering a plethora of resources, videos, and even a campaign specifically with a Demo. Now, we bring Americas and EMEA partners a campaign focusing on the whitepaper, "Top 5 VDI Considerations for SMB."Citrix VDI-in-a-Box is an affordable all-in-one VDI software appliance designed for SMBs. Allowing your customers to deliver centrally managed virtual desktops for less, to any ...