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Citrix profiles run within isolation environments, which separate the interaction between an application and the
underlying operating system's resources in order to prevent the applications from interfering with others running
on the same machine. Because applications do not interact, the need to perform any conflict analysis and
regression testing prior to deployment is eliminated. This not only results in rapid application deployment, but it
also reduces the total cost of application delivery, due to decreased labor by IT.
Also, because users running applications in an isolation environment encounter no conflicts with other
applications, user calls to the help desk are decreased.
Enables Rapid, Low Cost Application Deployment
Deploying Citrix profiles on Citrix XenApp simplifies the deployment of new applications, updates and patch
deployment, regardless of the diversity of the access devices, software languages, computing architectures, and
networks that are involved.
• Only a single instance of the application is
securing a vast array of heterogeneous client software on each individual user's access device, a single
instance of the application is installed on the Citrix XenApp. The IT department only has to test for one
environment, and deploy and update in one place. This reduces the cost of application installation and
support. Also, you can deploy a Citrix profile once on a Citrix XenApp and replicate it to other Citrix XenApps
within the existing enterprise infrastructure.
• Prevents application-specific server
up of application-specific server silos because you can safely install and reliably run multiple application
versions and incompatible applications on the same server.
•
Enables you to quickly install and update software throughout your
manage the delivery of all of your Windows-based applications from one centralized location, there is no need
to go from desktop to desktop, travel from office to office, or wait for laptops to return to headquarters in order
to install or update software. With Citrix XenApp, you can deliver applications and updates instantly anywhere,
any time—to offshore employees, outsourcers, new branch offices, new mergers and acquisitions, and mobile
workforces.
Enables Automatic Software Updates
When an upgrade or patch needs to be deployed, you would only need to update the Citrix profile on the Citrix
XenApp, which will then automatically update all of the instances of that Citrix profile throughout the enterprise.
This means that users always have the latest application updates and patches, automatically.
Centralized Application Management Provides Controlled Access and Security
With Citrix XenApp, you can centralize applications and data in secure data centers, which increases data security
and ensures fast, reliable performance. Centralized application management using Citrix XenApp provides the
following benefits:
• Enhances
chance for data loss and theft. Citrix XenApp helps you prevent data from leaving the data center without your
explicit permission, which supports regulatory compliance and security objectives. You can provide authorized
access to appropriate users—such as employees, customers, and partners—while verifying the ongoing
security of the environment.
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