Open-E, Inc. is one of the pioneering leaders and developers of IP-based storage management software. The Open-E® DSS V6™ and Open-E DSS V6 Lite™ line of products enjoy a reputation for best-in-class performance, flexibility, reliability, scalability and return-on-investment and are known for their robust architecture, ease-of-use and affordability. Open-E Data Storage Software (DSS) V6 has been verified for Citrix®XenServerTM (Version 5.6) and is now designated Citrix Ready, providing confidence in joint solution compatibility.
As a part of a special promotional offer from Open-E, two free of cost NFR (Not For Resale) versions of Open-E DSS V6 with unlimited TB of storage are now available for all Citrix professionals. This offer is valid until March 31, 2011. Citrix experts will have the opportunity to work with the powerful iSCSI SAN software and will be able to build shared storage for training and performing demos with Citrix XenServer Version 5.6. Open-E DSS V6 works effectively and offers secure access to storage and straightforward interface to iSCSI SAN.
For more information about Open-E DSS V6 please visit Open-E Data Storage Software V6 on the Open-E website.
How you can qualify for this promotional offer:
The accepted certificates for two free Open-E DSS V6 licenses are:
- CCA Citrix Certified Administrator
- CCAA Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator
- CCIA Citrix Certified Integration Architect
Certified professionals can receive the licenses by sending an e-mail with a copy of one of the above mentioned certificates to certification@open-e.com.
Learn more about Open-E DSS V6 verified for Citrix XenServer Version 5.6 through the resources listed below:
- Citrix Ready Catalog – Product page and Profile page.
- Video – Open-E DSS V6 iSCSI-Failover with Xen-Server (video of a recent Webinar about the use of Open-E DSS V6 iSCSI Failover with a XenServer, available in English and German)
- How-to Ressource – “Open-E DSS V6: How to setup iSCSI Failover with XenServer“
- Press Release – “Open-E DSS V6 is verified as Citrix Ready” (available in English and German)
Write to us at CitrixReady@citrix.com should you have any questions. And catch more partner updates from Open-E and others on Twitter. Leave your comments and feedback for Open-E DSS V6 here, have you tried this solution yet?
On a flight to San Francisco, of course!
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working with our product teams to pull together the most compelling Summit content yet. Over 60 breakout sessions to complement our Keynote presentations will help you transform the way your customers value virtual computing, which means more sales for you!
From technical sessions like design principles for large-scale hosting and cloud infrastructure to sales sessions on how to drive greater account penetration through the explosion in mobile devices, we’ve got sessions to give you something new and valuable to talk about with your customers.
If you want to learn how to position and sell Citrix OpenCloud to enterprises, accelerate PoC testing and unseat the competition, or get the most from our alliances with Microsoft and Cisco, this is the best investment you can make to be ready to sell new deals when you get home. And, of course, we’ll show you all of the latest enhancements to desktop, application, and server virtualization.
The registration site is open now! Take a minute to sign up and secure your spot. The session catalog will go live soon so you can pick and choose the most valuable sales and technical sessions for your business. Remember the Hands-On Labs and TechEdge sessions too!
I look forward to seeing you in San Francisco. I’ll be at our Partner Transformation Center – next to registration, so stop by and say hi. We’ll show you how to get the most out of your Citrix Partner Network membership.
Attention New York City area users and administrators…
Just a reminder that the next New York Citrix User Group Meeting will be held at the Microsoft New York Metro District tomorrow, February 17th!
Date: Feb. 17, 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Register Now
The goal of a User Group is simple: To foster dialogue and an exchange of ideas within the Citrix community, allowing users and administrators to share information and best practices, hear from the experts, and grow their body of knowledge and expertise.
Agenda:
During this meeting, you will:
- Find out about the architecture and design of XenDesktop
- Hear customer stories
- Hear from a technology partner, WYSE
- Collaborate with top Citrix consultants and peers
You are the key to a successful Citrix User Group community! So come out for some technology collaboration and fun with the Citrix experts.
Attend and you’ll have the chance to win some great prizes!
Location:
Microsoft
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104
(212) 245-2100
If you’ll be in or around NYC tomorrow, I hope you can attend! Stay tuned to the Citrix User Group Community site for news and information about upcoming Citrix User Group meetings and activities.
Laura Whalen
Citrix Systems, Inc.
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Attention Boston area users and administrators…
Just a reminder that the next Boston Citrix User Group Meeting will be held at the Citrix offices in Bedford tomorrow, February 16th!
Date: Feb. 16, 2011 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Register Now
The goal of a User Group is simple: To foster dialogue and an exchange of ideas within the Citrix community, allowing users and administrators to share information and best practices, hear from the experts, and grow their body of knowledge and expertise.
Agenda:
During this meeting, you will:
- Find out about the architecture and design of XenDesktop
- Hear customer stories
- Hear from a technology partner, WYSE
- Collaborate with top Citrix consultants and peers
You are the key to a successful Citrix User Group community! So come out for some technology collaboration and fun with the Citrix experts.
Attend and you’ll have the chance to win some great prizes!
Location:
Citrix Offices
14 Crosby Drive
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 301-8000
If you’ll be in or around Bedford tomorrow, I hope you can attend! Stay tuned to the Citrix User Group Community site for news and information about upcoming Citrix User Group meetings and activities.
Laura Whalen
Citrix Systems, Inc.
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Attention Pittsburgh area users and administrators…
Just a reminder that the next Pittsburgh Citrix User Group Meeting will be held tomorrow, February 15th!
Date: Feb. 15, 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
The goal of a User Group is simple: To foster dialogue and an exchange of ideas within the Citrix community, allowing users and administrators to share information and best practices, hear from the experts, and grow their body of knowledge and expertise.
Agenda:
During this meeting, you will:
- Find out about the architecture and design of XenDesktop
- Hear customer stories
- Hear from a technology partner, WYSE
- Collaborate with top Citrix consultants and peers
You are the key to a successful Citrix User Group community! So come out for some technology collaboration and fun with the Citrix experts.
Attend and you’ll have the chance to win some great prizes!
Location:
Rivers Casino
777 Casino Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 231-7777
If you’ll be in or around Pittsburgh tomorrow, I hope you can attend! Stay tuned to the Citrix User Group Community site for news and information about upcoming Citrix User Group meetings and activities.
Laura Whalen
Citrix Systems, Inc.
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Don’t worry we can help you! Just get your new Citrix and Microsoft marketing templates on the Citrix Marketing Concierge Demand Gen site. In this seminar in a box you’ll find: email invitations, email reminders, scripted power points, welcome letters, surveys and much more. You just need to customize the materials with your information and send it out to your customers and propects. Putting an event together has never been easier… It’s ready to go and it’s Free! Check it out.
Check the new BYO or “Bring Your Own” device program templates on the Citrix Marketing Concierge Demand Gen site*. It’s time for your customers to think beyond the Desktop. You will find an email template which you’ll be able to customize with your own information and have it ready to blast in a second to your customers and prospects. Could it be easier than this? What are you waiting for?!
*This site is only available to partners in the Americas
This document will help Citrix Ready Partners understand How to Activate License code and download the Citrix Ready Demo Licenses they are entitled to.
Please follow the steps below to download the License.
Step1: Login into MyCitrix – Choose a Toolbox – Select Partner Use License
Step2: From the Current Tool, Choose Partner Demo Licenses and click on Get Software
Step3: Choose the appropriate Citrix Product to download the Demo License.
Step4: For example choose XenDesktop, copy the Serial Number (License Access Code)
FYI -XenDesktop Platinum Edition includes XenApp Platinum/Enterprise Edition Demo License
Step5: Click on Choose a Toolbox – Activate System/Manage Assets
Step6: From the drop down, select Activate/Allocate and the paste the License Access Code and click on Continue
Step7: Select I Cannot find my reseller and click on continue.
Step8: Choose your contact information and click on submit.
Step9: Verify your contact information and click on Submit.
Step10: Click on Continue.
Step11: Enter the Quantity and enter the Hostname of the License Server and click Allocate.
Please refer FAQ for more information
Please refer to the Citrix Ready Program Benefits under the number of licenses allocated for all 3 Levels under Citrix Ready Program.
Step12: Confirm the allocation and click on Confirm.
Step13: Click to download the license file.
If you need any more information, Please don’t hesitate to write to citrixready@citrix.com
With XenDesktop 5 Express, you can create a virtual desktop (VDI) production environment for up to 10 users or an evaluation environment as a POC …for free! The XenDesktop Express download includes everything you need plus a tutorial video that walks you through the installation process. (You could also use XenDesktop with Microsoft Hyper-V or VMware vSphere as the virtualization layer, but we recommend the included XenServer 5.6).
Then when you’re comfortable with your XenDesktop environment on a LAN, you can try it out on a WAN for free with Citrix Access Gateway VPX 5.0.1 Express.
Here’s what you need…
Product Download
Download XenDesktop 5 Express edition from: http://www.citrix.com/tryxendesktop
This download (filename: XD5_Express.zip) includes:
- XenDesktop5.iso - XenDesktop Controller & Virtual Desktop Agent
- XenServer 5.6.0-install-cd.iso - XenServer 5.6 virtualization infrastructure
- XenCenter.ja.msi - Install for XenCenter Japanese language version
- XenDesktop_Express_Edition_License.lic - 10 user XenDesktop license
- XenDesktop5_Express_Edition_Tutorial.wmv - Step-by-step guidance for a XenDesktop setup
Licenses
Included in the XenDesktop Express download zip:
(Note: Product offers a 30 day grace period until license is applied.)
- XenDesktop 5 Express License file - Covers Controller, Virtual Desktops, and XenServer
- XenServer License - License using XenDesktop Controller’s licensing feature (refer to tutorial video)
Sample Configuration
One or more servers capable of supporting the following:
- Windows 2008 or Windows 2008 R2 servers
-- Desktop controller, 2 GB quad core
-- Optional server for other pieces (IIS SQL, Web Interface*, Active Directory, etc.)
*Note: Web Interface could be included on the Desktop Controller instead.
- Windows 7 virtual desktops (VDAs), at least 1GB and 1 core each VM
Documentation
- XenDesktop Evaluation Guide - Get step-by-step guidance throughout the installation process.
- XenDesktop 5 Eval Scenarios - Review once you complete the installation.
- Key differences in XenDesktop 5 - Find out what’s new in XenDesktop 5.
- XenDesktop Experience Newsletter - Get technical best practices & other info. Subscribe here
More documentation can be found here.
General Info
Phase 2: Access Gateway
Once you’re comfortable with your XenDesktop environment on a LAN, it’s time to try it out on a WAN …for free. Citrix Access Gateway VPX is a virtual machine based solution for remote access to your XenDesktop environment. Access Gateway VPX configured in “Express mode,” will allow a max of 5 users for 1 year. Here are links to the resources:
- Download Access Gateway VPX 5.0.1 Express and the license file (via MyCitrix)
- Review a guide for integrating Access Gateway VPX with XenDesktop
- View Access Gateway VPX Hardware Requirements
- Configure Access Gateway 5.0 for Citrix Receiver for mobile devices
Hope you find this information helpful. If you’ve tried this yourself or there are other resources that you’ve found useful, please share!
Laura Whalen
Citrix Systems, Inc.
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Workflow Studio 2.5 was released last week and is currently available for download to our customers on MyCitrix. You can get more information and find a link to the download page at http://www.citrix.com/wfs.
This release includes the following new features:
- Expanded platform support (Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2; SQL 2008; PowerShell 2.0; .NET 4.0)
- New activity libraries for Hyper-V and SQL
- Numerous improvements to existing activity libraries
- Expanded security roles
- Performance improvements
- Enhanced usability for workflow properties
The Evaluation Virtual Appliance has not been updated yet, but I will post an update when it is.
