What is XenApp?

Citrix XenApp (the new name for Citrix Presentation Server) is an end-to-end Application Delivery Solution that delivers all Windows applications to all users and locations. XenApp can select server-side or client-side application virtualization dynamically, on demand, to optimize application delivery for security, mobility, or performance requirements. It is the most complete application virtualization system available. Applications are profiled, packaged and stored in a centralized application hub, simplifying management and reducing application operating costs up to 40%, while ensuring the highest security of data and applications.

Why was the name changed to XenApp?

In February 2008, the product line was renamed from Presentation Server to XenApp to better reflect its capabilities as a complete application virtualization product. Xen = virtualization. App = application.

What editions are available for XenApp 5?

XenApp 5 is available in three different editions.

• Platinum Edition - A comprehensive solution for businesses that need a strategic answer to managing and delivering all applications to users on demand – even when offline. Platinum Edition provides powerful end-user performance monitoring tools, SSL VPN remote access control, single sign-on, WAN optimization, click-to-call communication, and more.
• Enterprise Edition – A solution for businesses that want to deliver and integrate all Windows applications, automate system resiliency, expand application compatibility, and rapidly provision applications across any size server farm.
• Advanced Edition – A solution that provides server-side application virtualization and the fundamental functionality for centralizing and delivering Windows-based applications.

What operating systems does XenApp 5 support?

XenApp 5 supports Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x32 and x64) and Windows Server 2003 (x32 and x64). The media kit also includes XenApp 4.0 with Feature Pack 1 for UNIX, which supports Solaris x86/x64, Solaris SPARC, HP-UX and AIX operating systems.

Do I need to upgrade my License Server when upgrading to XenApp 5? What about my licenses?

Upgrading to XenApp 5 requires upgrading the Citrix license server. If you are running the license server that was provided with Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 Edition, you must upgrade to the license server included with XenApp 5. Your existing license files are compatible with the new license server. The new license server is also backwards compatible with previous versions of XenApp. For information about upgrading your license server, visit the Knowledge Center and refer to the Citrix white paper "Licensing: Migrating, Upgrading, and Renaming".