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Upgrading to Citrix XenApp (Presentation Server 4.5)
What do you gain by upgrading to Citrix XenApp?
Many customers have asked us to provide a definitive list of the new features available from the latest version of Citrix XenApp (Presentation Server) - but "what's new" depends on where you are starting from!
For the first time, our consultants have compiled a full list of the new features which are added by each release - so that you can see exactly what you will get. Simply select your current platform from the list below and see all of the new features of XenApp 4.5.
To keep it as simple as possible we've based the comparison on XenApp Enterprise - but Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition has a great set of new features - as you can see below:
If you want to know how your organisation could benefit from upgrading to Platinum Edition, please contact us to find out.
Where are you starting from?
Citrix MetaFrame 1.0 / 1.8 / XP (prior to XP FR3)
Centralis are one of the few companies selected by Citrix for early adopter product training on the Spearhead programme - giving us early access to products and roadmap information. If you would like to find out more about the strategic vision behind the new products please contact us.
Upgrading from Presentation Server 4
The new features available when you upgrade to XenApp 4.5 from Citrix Presentation Server 4 are:
Application Streaming
Simplify deployment by streaming applications to your Presentation Servers rather than installing them.
Improved Graphics Performance
Greatly enhance the usability of 2D graphical applications via the new Speed screen enhancements
Improved System Resilience / Audit Info
Use health monitoring & recovery options to improve stability and availability
New load throttling option prevents performance bottlenecks when bringing new servers on line
Use configuration Logging to audit & track changes to Presentation ServersImproved Client & Directory Support
Support for Microsoft's ADFS
Client installation now possible without administrator rights
Upgrading from Presentation Server 3
The new features available when you upgrade to XenApp 4.5 from Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3 are:
Application Streaming
Simplify deployment by streaming applications to your Presentation Servers rather than installing them.
Improved Graphics Performance
Greatly enhance the usability of 2D graphical applications via the new Speed screen enhancements
Improved System Resilience / Audit Info
Use health monitoring & recovery options to improve stability and availability
New load throttling option prevents performance bottlenecks when bringing new servers on line
Use configuration Logging to audit & track changes to Presentation ServersImproved Client & Directory Support
Support for Microsoft's ADFS
Client installation now possible without administrator rightsLicensing
License Server cluster support
Application Management
Application Isolation Environments
CPU Workload ManagementPrinting
EMF-based Universal Printer Driver
Improved performance & lower bandwidthClient Enhancements
Virtual IP address
USB Support
ActiveSync Support
TWAIN Imaging Device Support
Bi-Directional Audio Support
Upgrading from XP FR3
The new features available when you upgrade to Xen App 4.5 from Citrix MetaFrame XP FR3 are:
Application Streaming
Simplify deployment by streaming applications to your Presentation Servers rather than installing them.
Improved Graphics Performance
Greatly enhance the usability of 2D graphical applications via the new Speed screen enhancements
Improved System Resilience / Audit Info
Use health monitoring & recovery options to improve stability and availability
New load throttling option prevents performance bottlenecks when bringing new servers on line
Use configuration Logging to audit & track changes to Presentation ServersImproved Client & Directory Support
Support for Microsoft's ADFS
Client installation now possible without administrator rightsNew Features
Up to 25% more users per server
Increased Support for Large Server Farms
Zone Preference and FailoverLicensing
Separate License Server
License Server cluster supportApplication Management
Application Isolation Environments
CPU Workload ManagementPrinting
EMF-based Universal Printer Driver
Improved performance & lower bandwidthClient Enhancements
SpeedScreen Audio and Video support
Enhanced Connection Policies
Smooth Roaming
Improved User Logon
Session Reliability
Virtual IP address
USB Support
ActiveSync Support
TWAIN Imaging Device Support
Bi-Directional Audio Support
Upgrading from MetaFrame 1.0 / 1.8 / XP (prior to XP FR3)
The new features available when you upgrade to XenApp 4.5 from Citrix MetaFrame 1.0 / 1.8 / XP (prior to XP FR3):
Application Streaming
Simplify deployment by streaming applications to your Presentation Servers rather than installing them.
Improved Graphics Performance
Greatly enhance the usability of 2D graphical applications via the new Speed screen enhancements
Improved System Resilience / Audit Info
Use health monitoring & recovery options to improve stability and availability
New load throttling option prevents performance bottlenecks when bringing new servers on line
Use configuration Logging to audit & track changes to Presentation ServersImproved Client & Directory Support
Support for Microsoft's ADFS
Client installation now possible without administrator rightsNew Features
Up to 25% more users per server
Windows 2003 Server compatible
Novell Directory Services support (prior to XP FR1)
Centralised Data Store (prior to XP)
Increased Support for Large Server Farms
SQL Server 2000 Desktop Edition support for Data Store
Delegated Administration (prior to XP FR2)
Zone Preference and Failover
Advanced User Shadowing
Web Interface (previously NFuse)Licensing
Separate License Server
License Server cluster supportApplication Management
Installation Manager support for MSI packages
Content Redirection (prior to XP FR2)
Resource based Load Balancing (prior to XP)
Application Isolation Environments
CPU Workload ManagementPrinting
Printer Management (prior to XP FR1)
Universal Printer Driver (prior to XP FR1)
EMF-based Universal Printer Driver
Improved performance & lower bandwidthSpeed Screen
SpeedScreen Browser Acceleration
- Background Image Delivery
- Progressive Drawing
- Responsive ScrollingClient Enhancements
SpeedScreen Audio and Video support
Smart Card Support (prior to XP FR2)
SSL Support for ICA (prior to XP FR1)
128-bit Encryption
Pass-through Authentication
Enhanced Connection Policies
Smooth Roaming
Automatic Reconnection Improved
User Logon Session Reliability
TCP-based browsing
Virtual IP address
USB Support
ActiveSync Support
TWAIN Imaging Device Support
Bi-Directional Audio Support