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XenDesktop
Developer(s)Citrix
Stable release
Operating systemWindows
TypeDesktop virtualization software
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.citrix.com

Citrix Workspace (formerly Citrix Workspace Suite) is a digital workspacesoftware platform developed by Citrix Systems that allows multiple users to remotely access and operate Microsoft Windowsdesktops running in a datacenter or a public or private cloud, via devices located elsewhere.[1][2] Users are able to access virtual desktops and applications through Citrix Workspace App.[3] Applications are delivered and managed via Citrix Virtual Apps.[2]

History[edit]

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops provide a complete virtual app and desktop solution to help you deliver Windows, Linux, web, and SaaS applications or full virtual desktops on any device, anywhere. XenDesktop Express offers a fully functional free version of XenDesktop that lets you create a VDI environment for up to 10 users and experience many of our HDX technologies.

The virtualization technology that led to XenDesktop was first developed in 2000 through an open-sourcehypervisor research project led by Ian Pratt at the University of Cambridge called Xen Project for x86.[4][5] Pratt founded a company called XenSource in 2004, which made a commercial version of the Xen hypervisor.[5] In 2007, Citrix acquired XenSource, releasing XenDesktop version 2.0 in 2008.[6][7] The company continues to release updated versions, with XenDesktop 7.6 featuring HDX technology enhancements for audio, video and graphics user experience, as well as a reduction in storage costs associated with virtual desktop deployments as a result of improvements to Citrix provisioning services.[1][8]

In 2018, the software was renamed Citrix Workspace.[9]

Product overview[edit]

The product's aim is to give employees the ability to work from anywhere while cutting information technology management costs because desktops and applications are centralized.[2] XenDesktop also aims to provide security, because data is not stored on the devices of end users, instead being saved in a centralized datacenter or cloud infrastructure.[3] Citrix developed the software for use by medium to large enterprise customers.[10][11]

Citrix Workspace is able to manage and deliver applications and desktops using a connection broker called Desktop Delivery Controller.[11][12] It supports multiple hypervisors, including Citrix Hypervisor, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and Nutanix Acropolis to create virtual machines to run the applications and desktops.[11] The software allows for several types of delivery methods and is compatible with multiple architectures, including desktops and servers, datacenters, and private, public or hybrid clouds.[2][13][8][11] Virtualized applications can be delivered to virtual desktops using Virtual Apps.[10]

Release history[edit]

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  • Version 7.5 - March 26, 2014
  • Version 7.6 - September 30, 2014
  • Version 7.6 Feature Pack 1 - March 31, 2015
  • Version 7.6 Feature Pack 2 - June 30, 2015
  • Version 7.6 Feature Pack 3 - September 30, 2015
  • Version 7.6 LTSR - January 11, 2016
  • Version 7.7 - December 29, 2015
  • Version 7.8 - February 24, 2016
  • Version 7.9 - June 1, 2016
  • Version 7.11 - September 4, 2016
  • Version 7.12 - December 7, 2016
  • Version 7.13 - February 23, 2017
  • Version 7.14 - May 23, 2017
  • Version 7.15 LTSR - August 15, 2017
  • Version 7.16 - November, 2017
  • Version 7.17 - February, 2018
  • Version 7.18 - June, 2018

References[edit]

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  1. ^ ab'Citrix makes VDI faster, secure, more reliable and cheaper on storage with the latest XenApp and XenDesktop'. Cloud Computing Intelligence. August 20, 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  2. ^ abcdRicknäs, Mikael (April 14, 2008). 'Citrix sets price and release date for XenDesktop'. Network World. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  3. ^ abHowsw, Brett (July 14, 2015). 'Citrix brings full support for Windows 10 to its desktop virtualization products'. AnandTech. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  4. ^Buytaert, Kris (March 26, 2008). 'The Current State of Open Source Virtualization'. Virtualization. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  5. ^ abWaters, John K (March 15, 2007). 'Virtualization topics covering definition, objectives, systems and solutions'. CIO. Retrieved 25 June 2015.Cite uses deprecated parameter |deadurl= (help)
  6. ^'Release: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0'. Virtualization. May 20, 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  7. ^Babcock, Charles (October 22, 2007). 'Citrix Launches First Product From XenSource Acquisition'. InformationWeek. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  8. ^ abCox, Mark (August 25, 2014). 'New Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop releases to take down adoption barriers'. Channel Buzz. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  9. ^Foley, Mary Jo. 'More details emerge on Citrix's plans for Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop'. ZDNet. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  10. ^ abMcMillan, Robert (May 20, 2008). 'Citrix's New XenDesktop Options Include Free Edition'. CIO. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  11. ^ abcdBecker, Randy. 'Components, features and use cases for XenDesktop 7.5'. TechTarget. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  12. ^Ruest, Danielle; Ruest, Nelson (January 1, 2009). 'Xen and the Art of Hosted Desktops'. Virtualization. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  13. ^Rouse, Margaret. 'Citrix XenDesktop'. Search virtual desktop. TechTarget. Retrieved 13 July 2015.

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