Citrix XenApp 6.0

Citrix XenApp 6.0 is the new version of presentation server and just like it's predecessor, it can deliver seamless 'thin client' type application access aswell as streamed application access known as 'application virtualization'. Both approaches ensure that applications themselves do not have to be installed by the user and this can improve application and data security.

Central Management

Applications are managed centrally in a datacentre and they can then be delivered to users on-demand using any compatible device. User's simply click the application icon on their desktop (or via a web interface) and the application starts up, appearing to the user as running on their device. This seamless approach allows the ability to deliver multiple applications quickly without having to do any client side configuration other than the initial installation of client side software agent.

Presentation Server

Previously applications delivered with older versions of presentation server and also with metaframe required the users to have a network connection available to the servers hosting the applications. With application virtualization technology, users don't necessarily need to be connected to the application servers and can work in an offline mode. This allows for minimal disruption to users when their maybe networking problems due to outage or over utilization.

Citrix MetaFrame

Originally released in 2001, this Citrix MetaFrame was incredibly successful, being adopted by main organisations.