Blogs and Articles
Below is a summary of all currently posted blogs. Enjoy.
2024
A win for common sense – Microsoft App-V lives another day
Microsoft flips the coin on App-V EOL Continue reading A win for common sense – Microsoft App-V lives another day
The Evolution of Citrix Workspace
Tracking the progress of Citrix Workspace Continue reading The Evolution of Citrix Workspace
The Evolution of Citrix Workspace Environment Management
Tracking the progress of Citrix Workspace Environment Management capability On-Prem Continue reading The Evolution of Citrix Workspace Environment Management
The Evolution of Citrix Workspace Environment Management Service
Tracking the progress of Citrix Workspace Environment Management Service capability Continue reading The Evolution of Citrix Workspace Environment Management Service
The Evolution of Citrix Profile Management
Tracking the progress of Citrix Profile Management capability Continue reading The Evolution of Citrix Profile Management
The Evolution of Citrix Machine Creation Services with Microsoft Azure
Tracking the progress of Citrix MCS and Microsoft Azure Continue reading The Evolution of Citrix Machine Creation Services with Microsoft Azure
Citrix Provisioning with Windows 11 on Nutanix AHV
Basic setup guide for Windows 11 streaming on Nutanix AHV with Citrix PVS Continue reading Citrix Provisioning with Windows 11 on Nutanix AHV
Extending VM Persistent Disks on Nutanix with PowerShell
Programatically extending the size of a Nutanix Disk with PowerShell and the v2 API Continue reading Extending VM Persistent Disks on Nutanix with PowerShell
Citrix MCS Multi Catalog Updates – ProvScheme Mechanics with the Citrix API for Nutanix
Updating Multiple Catalogs with a Single Nutanix Image using the Citrix Rest API Continue reading Citrix MCS Multi Catalog Updates – ProvScheme Mechanics with the Citrix API for Nutanix
Switching your Citrix Workloads on Nutanix Clusters from ESXi to AHV
Switch your Nutanix clusters running Citrix workloads from ESXi to AHV Continue reading Switching your Citrix Workloads on Nutanix Clusters from ESXi to AHV
Finding the value in your Citrix investment
Are you maximizing the value from your Citrix investment? Continue reading Finding the value in your Citrix investment
2023
Citrix UPM and FSLogix Containers in 2023
Delving into the when, why and why not of Citrix UPM and FSLogix Profile Containers in 2023 Continue reading Citrix UPM and FSLogix Containers in 2023
Migrating Citrix Persistent Workloads Across CVAD Sites and DaaS
Yet another set of migration scripts for persistent VDI workloads Continue reading Migrating Citrix Persistent Workloads Across CVAD Sites and DaaS
Stop Redirecting AppData. It's no longer the 80's
It’s 2023 Stop Redirecting AppData in EUC environments Continue reading Stop Redirecting AppData. It's no longer the 80's
Automating Citrix Persistent VM Migrations across Nutanix Clusters
Migrating workloads across clusters and retaining Citrix power management Continue reading Automating Citrix Persistent VM Migrations across Nutanix Clusters
Moving my blog to Hydejack, Github Pages and Docker Containers
Moving to a containerised Jekyll system on Windows Continue reading Moving my blog to Hydejack, Github Pages and Docker Containers
Managing Microsoft Teams with Citrix WEM
Utilising Citrix WEM to make Teams management a bit less rubbish Continue reading Managing Microsoft Teams with Citrix WEM
Managing Nutanix Prism Central Categories for EUC workloads
Automating the assignment of Nutanix Categories with PowerShell Continue reading Managing Nutanix Prism Central Categories for EUC workloads
Multi Cluster Image Replication for Citrix MCS on Nutanix
Automating The Replication of Citrix MCS Images on Nutanix Continue reading Multi Cluster Image Replication for Citrix MCS on Nutanix
Citrix MCS Dedicated Workload Provisioning - ProvVM and BrokerMachine Mechanics
Delving into the mechanics of the MCS ProvVM relationship Continue reading Citrix MCS Dedicated Workload Provisioning - ProvVM and BrokerMachine Mechanics
WEM Advanced Guidance 2023
WEM Advanced Guidance 2023 - 5 years on Continue reading WEM Advanced Guidance 2023
What in the RAS?
A very late discovery of Parallels RAS Continue reading What in the RAS?
Azure Cost Optimization with Citrix DaaS
Tips and Tricks to reduce Azure costs with Citrix DaaS capability Continue reading Azure Cost Optimization with Citrix DaaS
Getting Started With Automated Image Builds in Azure
Automating DaaS and AVD Images in Azure Continue reading Getting Started With Automated Image Builds in Azure
2022
The not-so-hidden tax of granular group based application presentation with Citrix WEM
The impacts of a high number of Active Directory Group assignments in WEM Continue reading The not-so-hidden tax of granular group based application presentation with Citrix WEM
Replicating Azure Snapshots to Multiple Azure Regions
Replicating Azure Snapshots to Multiple Azure Regions Continue reading Replicating Azure Snapshots to Multiple Azure Regions
Migrate Azure Runbook RunAs Accounts to a System Assigned Managed Identity
Migrating existing runbooks from legacy RunAs accounts to System Assigned-Managed Identities Continue reading Migrate Azure Runbook RunAs Accounts to a System Assigned Managed Identity
Microsoft Azure Zone Architecture with Citrix Cloud
Designing, Implementing and Operating CVADS using an Azure Zone Architecture Continue reading Microsoft Azure Zone Architecture with Citrix Cloud
FSLogix Synchronous Processing
Got slow logon times with FSLogix? Hello Synchronous GPO processing Continue reading FSLogix Synchronous Processing
Shrinking an Azure OS Disk to enable Ephemeral capability
Shrink that OS Disk to enable hyper fast Ephemeral goodness Continue reading Shrinking an Azure OS Disk to enable Ephemeral capability
Citrix Cloud and AVD - Absolute Fluff
Demystifying the cringe inducing fluff associated with Citrix Cloud and Microsoft AVD Continue reading Citrix Cloud and AVD - Absolute Fluff
2021
FSLogix Container Replication with Bvckup2
Utilising bvckup2 to replicate FSLogix Container workloads Continue reading FSLogix Container Replication with Bvckup2
Citrix UPM and FSLogix Containers
Delving into the when, why and why not of Citrix UPM and FSLogix Profile Containers Continue reading Citrix UPM and FSLogix Containers
Enhancing Citrix MCS and Microsoft Azure – Part 3: Managed Identities
Adding Managed Identities to Citrix MCS Provisioned workloads in Microsoft Azure Continue reading Enhancing Citrix MCS and Microsoft Azure – Part 3: Managed Identities
FSLogix and Per User/Group Object Specific Configurations
Getting flexible with FSLogix configurations Continue reading FSLogix and Per User/Group Object Specific Configurations
Citrix Session Management Policies
Delving into the options for Session Management within CVAD environments Continue reading Citrix Session Management Policies
Citrix MCS and Azure Ephemeral Disks
Baseline testing Citrix MCS and Azure Ephemeral Disks Continue reading Citrix MCS and Azure Ephemeral Disks
Citrix MCS and Azure Shared Image Gallery
Road testing Citrix Machine Creation Services with Azure Shared Image Gallery Integration Continue reading Citrix MCS and Azure Shared Image Gallery
Conquering Per User Firewall Rules with Citrix WEM Privilege Elevation
Conquering Per User Firewall Rules with Citrix WEM Privilege Elevation Continue reading Conquering Per User Firewall Rules with Citrix WEM Privilege Elevation
Deploying Citrix ADC's in Microsoft Azure – ADC HA Availability Set
Deploying Citrix ADC’s in a more advanced fashion for Azure Continue reading Deploying Citrix ADC's in Microsoft Azure – ADC HA Availability Set
2020
Enhancing Citrix MCS and Microsoft Azure - Part 2: Accelerated Networking
Adding capability for Accelerated Networking with Citrix MCS provisioned workloads Continue reading Enhancing Citrix MCS and Microsoft Azure - Part 2: Accelerated Networking
Enhancing Citrix MCS and Microsoft Azure – Part 1: Identity Disk Cost Optimization
Getting beer funds sorted by changing Identity Disk Skus with MCS workloads in Azure Continue reading Enhancing Citrix MCS and Microsoft Azure – Part 1: Identity Disk Cost Optimization
The why does it of Citrix WEM Cache
Understanding why WEM cache does what WEM cache does… Continue reading The why does it of Citrix WEM Cache
FSLogix Cloud Cache - Lessons learned in Azure
Sharing some lessons learned on FSLogix Cloud Cache in Microsoft Azure Continue reading FSLogix Cloud Cache - Lessons learned in Azure
Citrix Workspace, Azure AD & DSAuthAzureAdNestedGroups
Azure Active Directory Groups not playing nicely with Citrix Workspace… Continue reading Citrix Workspace, Azure AD & DSAuthAzureAdNestedGroups
Citrix WEM Cache Problems…. Again.
Scripting the crap out of the WEM Cache….Again Continue reading Citrix WEM Cache Problems…. Again.
Azure Site Recovery and MCS Provisioned Workloads
Getting down and dirty with Azure Site Recovery and Citrix MCS provisioned workloads Continue reading Azure Site Recovery and MCS Provisioned Workloads
Securing and Optimizing Access to Azure Storage Accounts with Azure Endpoints
Securing and optimizing flows with Service and Private Endpoints Continue reading Securing and Optimizing Access to Azure Storage Accounts with Azure Endpoints
Automating Active Directory Domain Join for Azure Storage Accounts with Container Workloads
Leveraging PowerShell to Automate AD Join tasks for Azure Storage Accounts Continue reading Automating Active Directory Domain Join for Azure Storage Accounts with Container Workloads
Navigating Azure Storage options for FSLogix Containers
Diving into the options storing FSLogix Containers in Microsoft Azure Continue reading Navigating Azure Storage options for FSLogix Containers
Azure and Ubiquiti VPN with Dynamic IP Address
Building a self managing Site to Site VPN between Microsoft Azure and Ubiquiti - With a dynamic Public IP address Continue reading Azure and Ubiquiti VPN with Dynamic IP Address
Impacts of CVAD 2003 support changes and LTSR 1912 relevance
Understanding the impact of Support changes in CVAD 2003 and the new relevance of LTSR when thinking about Public Cloud Continue reading Impacts of CVAD 2003 support changes and LTSR 1912 relevance
Windows Search in Server 2019 and Multi-Session Windows 10
Windows Search challenges in Server 2019 and Windows 10 Multi Session Continue reading Windows Search in Server 2019 and Multi-Session Windows 10
Citrix WEM Documentation Script v2
Documenting Citrix Workspace Environment Management - Better than last time Continue reading Citrix WEM Documentation Script v2
Improve the WEM Cloud Service Agent Processing Speed
Making the WEM Cloud Service Process nice and fast Continue reading Improve the WEM Cloud Service Agent Processing Speed
The User Environment Management Puzzle
Demystifying the what and when of user environment management Continue reading The User Environment Management Puzzle
FSLogix Containers – Search Index Considerations and Troubleshooting
A re-post of shared article removed when FSLogix was acquired by Microsoft - deliving into search troubleshooting with FSLogix Continue reading FSLogix Containers – Search Index Considerations and Troubleshooting
2019
Designing Profile Management with Active-Active Resource Locations
Profile considerations and options for multi site active-active deployments Continue reading Designing Profile Management with Active-Active Resource Locations
AppMasking The Windows Start Menu
A completely not-crap way of cleaning up the Windows Start Menu - without breaking stuff Continue reading AppMasking The Windows Start Menu
Azure AD and Citrix Workspace SSO
Single Sign on not playing nicely with Azure AD and Citrix Workspace Continue reading Azure AD and Citrix Workspace SSO
Deploying Brave and Microsoft Edge Dev Browsers in Citrix CVAD environments
Deploy the Brave and Edge Browsers in CVAD Continue reading Deploying Brave and Microsoft Edge Dev Browsers in Citrix CVAD environments
Citrix WEM Updated Start-Up Scripts
Updated startup scripts to deal with Citrix WEM Cache Continue reading Citrix WEM Updated Start-Up Scripts
Architecting for FSLogix Containers High Availability
Desiging resilient solutions for FSLogix Containers Continue reading Architecting for FSLogix Containers High Availability
Migrating GPO settings to WEM
A walkthrough of the new WEM capability to deliver GPO settings Continue reading Migrating GPO settings to WEM
Citrix WEM User Logon Service
Killing off useless delays caused by the WEM User Logon Service Continue reading Citrix WEM User Logon Service
Leveraging your Citrix Current Release investment – Director Style
Tracking changes to Citrix Director in CR streams Continue reading Leveraging your Citrix Current Release investment – Director Style
Whats new in CVAD 1906
New stuff in CVAD 1906 Continue reading Whats new in CVAD 1906
Profile Management in 2019: What? How? Why?
Discussing some profile management options and considerations for EUC platforms Continue reading Profile Management in 2019: What? How? Why?
WEM Hydration Kit Addition – Shell Folders
Shell folders module for the WEM hydration kit Continue reading WEM Hydration Kit Addition – Shell Folders
Synergy 2019 Recap – The fun bits
Fun and relevant stuff I got out of Citrix Synergy 2019 Continue reading Synergy 2019 Recap – The fun bits
Studio Apps to WEM to address Citrix Session Sharing challenges
Mitigating Receiver fails with WEM Studio App Intgegration Continue reading Studio Apps to WEM to address Citrix Session Sharing challenges
WEM Variables, Dynamic Tokens, Hashtags and Strings
Working through some advanced WEM filtering and Token capability Continue reading WEM Variables, Dynamic Tokens, Hashtags and Strings
Windows 10 Start Menu Custom Folders and Shortcut Aggregation
Diving into shortcut aggregation and indexing in the Modern Start Menu Continue reading Windows 10 Start Menu Custom Folders and Shortcut Aggregation
Modern Start Menu Management and Windows Toolbars
An alternate approach to the standard Start Menu manipulation Continue reading Modern Start Menu Management and Windows Toolbars
Migrate XenServer VMs to HyperV
Getting out of Citrix XenServer and over to Microsoft HyperV Continue reading Migrate XenServer VMs to HyperV
WEM Hydration Kit Module – Environmental Settings to Registry Actions
A bolt on to the WEM Hydration Kit allowing environmental settings to be selectively deployed Continue reading WEM Hydration Kit Module – Environmental Settings to Registry Actions
2018
Selective Deletion of the WEM Actions Tracking Cache
Selectively resetting what WEM has actioned for the user Continue reading Selective Deletion of the WEM Actions Tracking Cache
Citrix Cloud: Resource Location Decision Flow Charts Revamped
Updated decision making process for Citrix Cloud resource location requirements Continue reading Citrix Cloud: Resource Location Decision Flow Charts Revamped
Addressing Multi Session Profile Management with FSLogix Containers
Multi Session Profile Management with FSLogix Containers Continue reading Addressing Multi Session Profile Management with FSLogix Containers
Selective Control of the Immersive Control Panel (Settings) in Server 2016
Getting hold of the immersive control panel in Server 2016 Continue reading Selective Control of the Immersive Control Panel (Settings) in Server 2016
The Microsoft Modern Workplace – Embracing the Next
Diving into the world of Microsoft Modern Workplace Continue reading The Microsoft Modern Workplace – Embracing the Next
Citrix and the Microsoft Modern Workplace – Where does it fit?
Positioning of Citrix Application delivery in the Microsoft Modern Workplace Continue reading Citrix and the Microsoft Modern Workplace – Where does it fit?
Azure MFA vs Conditional Access
Differencing behaviour between Azure MFA and Azure AD Conditional Access Continue reading Azure MFA vs Conditional Access
AppLocker Script rules to maximise WEM logon benefits
Killing nasty logon scripts with AppLocker to let WEM do it’s job Continue reading AppLocker Script rules to maximise WEM logon benefits
NetScaler and Exchange 2016 Outlook Anywhere Authentication Issues – Shell Shock
Hidden shell shock nasties with Exchange 2016 and NetScaler Continue reading NetScaler and Exchange 2016 Outlook Anywhere Authentication Issues – Shell Shock
Multi Site and OneDrive Folder Redirection with WEM
Advanced multi-site single config set configurations for folder redirection with WEM Continue reading Multi Site and OneDrive Folder Redirection with WEM
Synergy 2018: WEM and UPM Fun
Some announcements from Citrix 2018 Continue reading Synergy 2018: WEM and UPM Fun
Storefront Resource Integration with WEM 4.6
Delivering Citrix Published Applications via Citrix WEM Continue reading Storefront Resource Integration with WEM 4.6
Windows 10 Start Menu: declutter the default
Spanking the default crud in the Windows 10 Start Menu Continue reading Windows 10 Start Menu: declutter the default
Azure MFA NPS Extensions with NetScaler nFactor Authentication
Configuring a seamless MFA experience with nFactor and the Azure MFA Extensions Continue reading Azure MFA NPS Extensions with NetScaler nFactor Authentication
Getting To Know FSLogix Containers
An introduction to FSLogix technology Continue reading Getting To Know FSLogix Containers
WEM Advanced Guidance Part 3 - The Leftovers. The Good, Bad, Ugly
WEM Advanced Guidance Part 3 - The Leftovers. The Good, Bad, Ugly (Historical Post) Continue reading WEM Advanced Guidance Part 3 - The Leftovers. The Good, Bad, Ugly
WEM Advanced Guidance Part 2 - User Interaction
WEM Advanced Guidance Part 2 - User Interaction (Historical Post) Continue reading WEM Advanced Guidance Part 2 - User Interaction
File Type Association with WEM and SetUserFTA
Conquering nasty file type association challenges with SetUserFTA Continue reading File Type Association with WEM and SetUserFTA
2017
Citrix WEM on Windows Server Core
Deploying Citrix WEM on Windows Server Core Continue reading Citrix WEM on Windows Server Core
WEM Upgrade Process
Upgrading citrix WEM Continue reading WEM Upgrade Process
WEM Documentation Script Update
A small update to the WEM documentation script Continue reading WEM Documentation Script Update
WEM Advanced Guidance – Part 1
WEM Advanced Guidance – Part 1 (Historical Post) Continue reading WEM Advanced Guidance – Part 1
Citrix UPM module for the WEM Hydration Kit
UPM configurations added to the hydration kit Continue reading Citrix UPM module for the WEM Hydration Kit
WEM Client Side Tools
Leveraging the client side tools for Citrix WEM Continue reading WEM Client Side Tools
WEM Hydration Kit Update – Community Style
Hydration kit additions by the community Continue reading WEM Hydration Kit Update – Community Style
Citrix Cloud Resource Location Requirements Decision Flow Chart
Citrix Cloud resource locations flow chart Continue reading Citrix Cloud Resource Location Requirements Decision Flow Chart
FSLogix or Office Online – Selective use in Non Persistent Environments
Creating a consistent user experience for Office Online and Office Apps Continue reading FSLogix or Office Online – Selective use in Non Persistent Environments
Citrix WEM, Modern Start Menus and Tiles
a love story dedicated to Modern Start Menus Continue reading Citrix WEM, Modern Start Menus and Tiles
Christmas Tree Monitoring with ControlUp
My kids think ControlUp monitoring is like a christmas tree Continue reading Christmas Tree Monitoring with ControlUp
WEM Hydration Kit
a jump start for Citrix WEM Continue reading WEM Hydration Kit
The multiple faces of Citrix and Cloud
Defining some of the Citrix Cloud Service Options Continue reading The multiple faces of Citrix and Cloud
Enhancing Monitoring and Visibility with Free ControlUp Tools
A collection of free ControlUp tools Continue reading Enhancing Monitoring and Visibility with Free ControlUp Tools
Citrix Cloud - XenApp and XenDesktop Service - Basic Considerations
Some Citrix Cloud basics Continue reading Citrix Cloud - XenApp and XenDesktop Service - Basic Considerations
Image Optimization Analysis – Citrix XenApp
Diving into the impacts of image optimizations Continue reading Image Optimization Analysis – Citrix XenApp
Warm up Citrix VDA’s with ControlUp Logon Simulator and PowerShell
Taking the pain out of the first logon with ControlUp Logon Sim and PowerShell Continue reading Warm up Citrix VDA’s with ControlUp Logon Simulator and PowerShell
