Citrix Receiver is used primarily for connecting users to XenDesktop and XenApp desktops and applications, but it can also be used to deliver apps via Microsoft App-V, links to websites and individual documents, among other things.
2. What is Citrix
Citrix Systems is an American multinational company that provides virtualization of server,
application, desktop and networking, (SaaS), and Cloud Computing technologies.
Many companies have engineered their entire Virtual Desktop Infrastructure on Citrix over the past
decade since it's been the forerunner providing this Specialised technology with only a few
competitors to compete with; it is still somewhat believed to be an ace in DAAS Cloud (VDI)
technology.
3. What is virtualization
It means to create a virtual environment for a desktop/ mobile to work on
providing virtualization of storage, network, hardware, and server maintaining
quality and enabling switch between numerous OS (Windows 7 to Windows 10,
Linux).
This offers absolute freedom to its users to work effectively, regardless of their
location enabling them to be able to access their files, apps, and desktops where
they're nonetheless maintaining the safety of the organization — all for a lower,
predictable cost as compared to distributed infrastructure.
4. Advantages of Citrix Virtual Desktops
1) Security
It provides Quick updates to the central point that protects the desktops from new
security threats receiving the latest patches, fixes, and maintenance. Delivered
automatically, preventing loss and theft and ensuring strict compliance with the
highest regulatory standards for various industries while having the freedom to work
from wherever the user wants to since the data is not stored locally
2) Cost-Effective
Desktops in the Cloud drastically reduces the time and cost of desktop management
and support for migration, deployment, maintenance, updating, etc. because the
organizations have just the central point or server to look after.
3) Remote access and mobility
Remote working is part of everyday working life now. Virtual Desktops enable access
to desktops – with all individual user settings, preferences, files – on any device be it
tablets, computers, laptops, mobiles, etc. increasing the productivity considerably and
the user can be anywhere globally.
5. Benefits of Citrix Small-Mid size
businesses
mall-Mid Size Businesses
Size Businesses
Citrix offers solutions that align with the needs, tight budgets, and limited
resources of small-mid size businesses looking to adopt desktop virtualization.
With Citrix Xendesktop organizations can benefit from simplified IT in the
form of reduced costs, increased productivity, improved collaboration, and
secured information.
With Citrix small business solutions, an organization will benefit from the
following:
• Reduced costs by deploying virtual desktops.
• Simplified IT by allowing desktop administrations to deploy virtual desktops
for use on any device.
• Increased productivity, collaboration, and mobility for employees.
• Improved employee satisfaction through the ability to choose the ideal time
and location for their work