Citrix Access Suite 4 for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide, Third Edition by Kaplan, Steve; Reeser, Tim; Wood, Alan;

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THE ONLY OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZED GUIDE TO THE CITRIX ACCESS SUITE

Build, scale, and support an enterprise-level system using the Citrix Access Suite -- which includes Citrix Presentation Server, Citrix Access Gateway, and Citrix Password Manager. The only book that's authorized by Citrix Systems, Inc., this invaluable guide shows you how to seamlessly connect users, devices, and networks to applications and data -- securely and efficiently.

Inside, you will find complete details on migration, resource centralization, maintenance, security, and much more. This one-of-a-kind resource will show you how to cut costs, centralize application management, improve business continuity, and enhance overall productivity.

• Plan and construct an access platform from start to finish
• Migrate from a client-centric to an on-demand access environment
• Build and run a secure, reliable network infrastructure, providing disaster recovery and business continuity
• Install and optimize applications in a centralized datacenter
• Learn the many facets of the Remote Desktop Client software and the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
• Install Terminal Services -- including server imaging and detailed Windows Registry optimization
• Secure remote access using the Citrix Access Gateway with Advanced Access Control or Secure Gateway for Citrix Presentation Server
• Maximize Citrix Presentation Server built-in tools and enhanced features including Application Insolation Environment, Resource Manager, Installation Manager, Network Manager, and more
• Leverage Citrix Password Manager to streamline user logons, increase password security, and reduce help-desk costs

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Build, secure, scale, and maintain Citrix on Windows

New and existing Citrix engineers will learn to design and deploy an enterprise-level server-based computing (SBC) environment on Windows Server 2003 using Citrix Access Suite 4.0. This official guide explains how to maximize the suite components to enable and manage secure access to applications and data across the Internet, intranets, extranets, and WANs, LANs, and wireless networks

• Contains helpful checklists and technical best practices
• Covers all products in the Citrix Access Suite

New and existing Citrix engineers will learn to design and deploy an enterprise-level server-based computing (SBC) environment on Windows Server 2003 using Citrix Access Suite 4.0. This official guide explains how to maximize the suite components to enable and manage secure access to applications and data across the Internet, intranets, extranets, and WANs, LANs, and wireless networks

• Contains helpful checklists and technical best practices
• Covers all products in the Citrix Access Suite

Table of Contents:

Part I: Overview of Citrix Access Platform

Chapter 1: Introducing the Citrix Access Platform Alternative

Chapter 2: Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services

Chapter 3: Citrix Access Suite 4

Part II: Designing an Enterprise Citrix Solution

Chapter 4: Preparing Your Organization for an On-Demand Access Implementation

Chapter 5: Citrix Access Platform Data Center Architecture

Chapter 6: Designing Your Network for On-Demand Access

Chapter 7: The Client Environment

Chapter 8: Security

Chapter 9: Network Management

Part III: Implementing a Citrix Access Platform

Chapter 10: Project Management and Deploying the Citrix Access Platform

Chapter 11: Server Configuration: Windows Terminal Services

Chapter 12: Server Configuration and Installation: Citrix Access Suite 4

Chapter 13: Application Installation and Configuration in a Presentation Server Environment

Chapter 14: Citrix Presentation Server 4 and Windows Terminal Services Client Configuration and Deployment

Chapter 15: Profiles, Policies, and Procedures

Chapter 16: Securing Client Access with the Citrix Access Gateway

Chapter 17: Network Configuration

Chapter 18: Printing

Chapter 19: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity in the On-Demand Access Environment

Chapter 20: Ongoing Administration of the Citrix Access Suite

Part IV: Appendixes

Appendix A: Internetworking Basics

Appendix B: Creating a Citrix Access Platform Financial Analysis Model

Appendix C: Subscription Billing

Index

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