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I just found this document which explains the “new” naming conventations/translation of the citrix plug-ins/agents.

http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx122310

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As of 2010-03-25 (March 25th, 2010), EdgeSight 5.0 and 5.1 (all service packs) will stop functioning.

You will receive the following error message for payload uploads:

Archive load error: The archive ‘/edgesight/app/suser/ZRemoteLib.zpd#12!lsync.htm’ is not appropriately signed.  The system cannot find the file specified.

The only resolution it to upgrade both components to 5.2: server and clients!!

EdgeSight versions 5.0  and 5.1 have a known issue where the trusted certificate will expire on March 25, 2010. EdgeSight software is digitally signed with the trusted certificate.

Read more in thix article: http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx124013

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Yesterday Citrix released the new XenDesktop Version 4. i post here the information from mycitrix.com With this new release there are four editions. the HP OEM Edition is not listed here!

XenDesktop 4 – Express Edition

The Citrix XenDesktop 4 Express Edition is a free download version that provides up to 10 virtual desktops. It is ideal for setting up a small environment and enables you to experience the performance and flexibility of virtual desktops. It includes the following technologies:

• Desktop Delivery Controller
• Virtual Machine Infrastructure powered by XenServer Express

XenDesktop 4 – VDI Edition

Citrix XenDesktop 4 VDI Edition offers a high-performance VDI solution for delivering virtual desktops with Citrix HDX™ technology.

Virtual Desktop Delivery Infrastructure

• FlexCast Delivery Technology with HDX
  Everything you need to deliver hosted or local desktop virtualization with a high-definition user experience

• Desktop Delivery Controller
• Provisioning Services for Virtual Desktops

• Virtual Infrastructure and Storage Integration
  Hypervisor and advanced management capabilities from Citrix and Microsoft, plus advanced integration with storage infrastructure

• XenServer
• Citrix Essentials 5.5 for Hyper-V Express Edition
• Microsoft Hyper-V Server
• Storage optimization for StorageLink
• Workload Balancing

• Endpoint software – Citrix Receiver, Dazzle and Clients
  Citrix Receiver, the simple, all-in-one software client that enables users to access desktops and applications
• Citrix Online plug-in for Windows (version 11.2)

• Merchandising Server Virtual Appliance (inclusive of Citrix Receiver & Plug-ins)
• EasyCall Voice Services Virtual Appliance

XenDesktop 4 – Enterprise Edition

Citrix XenDesktop 4 Enterprise Edition offers an enterprise-class desktop virtualization solution with HDX™ technology and FlexCast™ delivery technology, that delivers the optimal virtual desktop to any user, anywhere.

Virtual Desktop Delivery Infrastructure

• FlexCast Delivery Technology with HDX
  Everything you need to deliver hosted or local desktop virtualization with a high-definition user experience
• Desktop Delivery Controller for VDI Based Desktops
• Provisioning services for Local Streamed Desktops & Virtual Desktop Provisioning
• Hosted Shared Desktops with Citrix XenApp for Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• Citrix XenApp 5 Feature Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows Server 2008

• On-demand Applications
  On-demand apps by XenApp for online and offline virtual applications
• Citrix XenApp for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (English)
• Citrix XenApp for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (English)
• Citrix XenApp 5 Feature Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (English)
• Citrix XenApp for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Japanese)
• Citrix XenApp for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Japanese)
• Citrix XenApp 5 Feature Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Japanese)
• Citrix XenApp for UNIX (English)

• User Personalization
  The profile management feature optimizes user settings, templates and preferences

• Profile Management

• Virtual Infrastructure and Storage Integration
  Hypervisor and advanced management capabilities from Citrix and Microsoft, plus advanced integration with storage infrastructure

• XenServer
• Citrix Essentials for XenServer Enterprise Edition
• Citrix Essentials 5.5 for Hyper-V Express Edition
• Microsoft Hyper-V Server
• Storage optimization for StorageLink
• Workload Balancing
• Linux Guest Support for XenServer
• XenCenter (Japanese)

• Endpoint software – Citrix Receiver, Dazzle and Clients
  Citrix Receiver, the simple, all-in-one software client that enables users to access desktops and applications

• Citrix Online plug-in for Windows (version 11.2)
• Merchandising Server Virtual Appliance (inclusive of Citrix Receiver & Plug-ins)
• EasyCall Voice Services Virtual Appliance

• Additional HDX Capabilities
  Optimizations for high-end 3D graphics and branch office users

• HDX 3D

XenDesktop 4 – Platinum Edition

Citrix XenDesktop 4 Platinum Edition provides a comprehensive enterprise-class desktop virtualization solution with HDX™ technology, FlexCast™ delivery technology, advanced management, monitoring and security.

The download list is similar to the enterprise edition. Additionally the single sign-on component is listed here.

Additionally to all editions the workflow orchestration is displayed in the download section.

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I found a very cool whitepaper how to set up a HA desktop virtualization environment with xen products including GSLB with Netscaler.

download it here.

Highly Recommended!

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