Citrix announces release of XenDesktop/XenApp 7.6
www.citrix.com/news/announcements/aug-20...d-generation-un.html
There aren't any new earth shattering features in this release. Just more enhancements to support Cloud and Mobile services along with the usual improvements to performance. Key takeaways are the following:
Delivers An Unmatched User Experience and Instant Access to Virtual Apps
Obliterates Cost Barriers for Delivering High-Performance Storage
Only Unified Platform that is FIPS Compliant and under Common Criteria evaluation
Simplifies App Migrations to Latest Versions of Windows
Increases Value-Add and Integration with Microsoft Solutions
Integrates and Enhances Existing XenApp 6.5 Deployments
Streamlines Cloud Deployments with Verified IaaS Providers
There are significant improvements to AppDNA which should help customers who are still on Windows XP and 2003 Server platforms and looking to move to a more modernized application hosted platforms. System Admins who also long craved for more automation and configuration flexibility should rejoice over the new Citrix Connector 7.5 for SCCM. Citrix also has released a new reference architecture for deploying XenDesktop and XenApp on Microsoft Azure. Along with the ever-growing list of verified IaaS providers, Citrix is poised to further enhance development of its application and desktop delivery platform for the Cloud.
