Title: Power Management | Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2407

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Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2407
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Fixed issues
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System requirements
Technical overview
Databases
Delivery methods
Network ports
HDX
ICA virtual channels
Double-hop sessions
Install and configure
Machine identities
Active Directory joined
Hybrid Azure Active Directory joined
Non-domain-joined
Prepare to install
AWS cloud environments
XenServer virtualization environments
Google Cloud environments
HPE Moonshot virtualization environments
Microsoft Azure Resource Manager cloud environments
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager environments
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager virtualization environments
Nutanix virtualization environments
Nutanix cloud and partner solutions
VMware virtualization environments
VMware cloud and partner solutions
Install core components
Install using the command line
Install Web Studio
Install VDAs
Configure Windows Defender Access Control related to VDA Installation
Install VDAs using scripts
Third-party VDA deployment methods
Create a site
Create and manage connections and resources
Connection to AWS
Connection to XenServer
Connection to Google cloud environments
Connection to HPE Moonshot
Connection to Microsoft Azure
Connection to Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Connection to Nutanix
Connection to Nutanix cloud and partner solutions
Connection to VMware
Connection to VMware cloud and partner solutions
Image management (Preview)
Create machine catalogs
Create an AWS catalog
Create a XenServer catalog
Create a Google Cloud Platform catalog
Create an HPE Moonshot machine catalog
Create a Microsoft Azure catalog
Create a Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager catalog
Create a Nutanix catalog
Create a VMware catalog
Create catalogs of different join types
Create Hybrid Azure Active Directory joined catalogs
Create non-domain-joined catalogs
Manage machine catalogs
Manage an AWS catalog
Manage a XenServer catalog
Manage a Google Cloud Platform catalog
Manage an HPE Moonshot catalog
Manage a Microsoft Azure catalog
Manage a Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager catalog
Manage a VMware catalog
Power Management
Power manage AWS VMs
Power manage Azure VMs
Security policies
Security groups
Secure boot
Encryption capabilities
Create delivery groups
Manage delivery groups
Create application groups
Manage application groups
Remote PC Access
Publish content
Server VDI
User personalization layer
Remove components
Upgrade and migrate
Upgrade a Deployment
Proxy Support for VDA Upgrade Agent
Backup or Migrate your Configuration
Secure
Federated Authentication Service
FIDO2 authentication
Integrate Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Citrix Gateway
Security considerations and best practices
Smart cards
Smart card deployments
Pass-through authentication and single sign-on with smart cards
Enable TLS on Delivery Controllers
Enable TLS on VDAs
Enable TLS on Universal Print Server
Virtual channel allow list
WebSocket communication between VDA and Delivery Controller
HDX connectivity
Adaptive transport
Enlightened Data Transport
Troubleshooting
HDX Direct
NAT Compatibility
Troubleshooting
Secure HDX
Virtual channel allow list
Troubleshooting
Known third-party virtual channels
Virtual Allow Channel List for DVC
Devices
Scanning
TWAIN Redirection
WIA Devices
USB Devices
Configuration
Composite Devices and Device Splitting
Troubleshooting
USB Diagnostics Tool
Legacy USB Redirection Configuration
Client Drive Mapping
Mobile and touch screen devices
Serial ports
Specialty keyboards
Windows - Keyboard and IME Supportability Tool
Webcams
Graphics
10-Bit High Dynamic Range (HDR)
HDX 3D Pro
GPU acceleration for Windows multi-session OS
GPU acceleration for Windows single-session OS
Thinwire
Text-based session watermark
Screen sharing
Virtual display layout
Adaptive refresh rate
Loss tolerant mode
Multimedia
Audio features
Browser content redirection
HDX video conferencing and webcam video compression
HTML5 multimedia redirection
Optimization for Microsoft Teams (New)
Citrix HDX Optimization
Microsoft SlimCore Optimization
Optimization for Microsoft Teams (Classic)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and support Microsoft Teams
Windows Media redirection
General content redirection
Client folder redirection
Client location redirection
Bidirectional content redirection
Host to client redirection
Local App Access and URL redirection
Generic USB redirection and client drive considerations
Print
Printing configuration example
Best practices, security considerations, and default operations
Printing policies and preferences
Provision printers
Maintain the printing environment
Policies
Work with policies
Policy templates
Create policies
Policy sets
Compare, prioritize, model, and troubleshoot policies

Source: [[0]](https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/install-configure/power-management.html)


Title: Connection to VMware | Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2407

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Select Product
Current Release
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2407
What's new
Fixed issues
Known issues
Deprecation
System requirements
Technical overview
Databases
Delivery methods
Network ports
HDX
ICA virtual channels
Double-hop sessions
Install and configure
Machine identities
Active Directory joined
Hybrid Azure Active Directory joined
Non-domain-joined
Prepare to install
AWS cloud environments
XenServer virtualization environments
Google Cloud environments
HPE Moonshot virtualization environments
Microsoft Azure Resource Manager cloud environments
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager environments
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager virtualization environments
Nutanix virtualization environments
Nutanix cloud and partner solutions
VMware virtualization environments
VMware cloud and partner solutions
Install core components
Install using the command line
Install Web Studio
Install VDAs
Configure Windows Defender Access Control related to VDA Installation
Install VDAs using scripts
Third-party VDA deployment methods
Create a site
Create and manage connections and resources
Connection to AWS
Connection to XenServer
Connection to Google cloud environments
Connection to HPE Moonshot
Connection to Microsoft Azure
Connection to Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Connection to Nutanix
Connection to Nutanix cloud and partner solutions
Connection to VMware
Connection to VMware cloud and partner solutions
Image management (Preview)
Create machine catalogs
Create an AWS catalog
Create a XenServer catalog
Create a Google Cloud Platform catalog
Create an HPE Moonshot machine catalog
Create a Microsoft Azure catalog
Create a Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager catalog
Create a Nutanix catalog
Create a VMware catalog
Create catalogs of different join types
Create Hybrid Azure Active Directory joined catalogs
Create non-domain-joined catalogs
Manage machine catalogs
Manage an AWS catalog
Manage a XenServer catalog
Manage a Google Cloud Platform catalog
Manage an HPE Moonshot catalog
Manage a Microsoft Azure catalog
Manage a Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager catalog
Manage a VMware catalog
Power Management
Power manage AWS VMs
Power manage Azure VMs
Security policies
Security groups
Secure boot
Encryption capabilities
Create delivery groups
Manage delivery groups
Create application groups
Manage application groups
Remote PC Access
Publish content
Server VDI
User personalization layer
Remove components
Upgrade and migrate
Upgrade a Deployment
Proxy Support for VDA Upgrade Agent
Backup or Migrate your Configuration
Secure
Federated Authentication Service
FIDO2 authentication
Integrate Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Citrix Gateway
Security considerations and best practices
Smart cards
Smart card deployments
Pass-through authentication and single sign-on with smart cards
Enable TLS on Delivery Controllers
Enable TLS on VDAs
Enable TLS on Universal Print Server
Virtual channel allow list
WebSocket communication between VDA and Delivery Controller
HDX connectivity
Adaptive transport
Enlightened Data Transport
Troubleshooting
HDX Direct
NAT Compatibility
Troubleshooting
Secure HDX
Virtual channel allow list
Troubleshooting
Known third-party virtual channels
Virtual Allow Channel List for DVC
Devices
Scanning
TWAIN Redirection
WIA Devices
USB Devices
Configuration
Composite Devices and Device Splitting
Troubleshooting
USB Diagnostics Tool
Legacy USB Redirection Configuration
Client Drive Mapping
Mobile and touch screen devices
Serial ports
Specialty keyboards
Windows - Keyboard and IME Supportability Tool
Webcams
Graphics
10-Bit High Dynamic Range (HDR)
HDX 3D Pro
GPU acceleration for Windows multi-session OS
GPU acceleration for Windows single-session OS
Thinwire
Text-based session watermark
Screen sharing
Virtual display layout
Adaptive refresh rate
Loss tolerant mode
Multimedia
Audio features
Browser content redirection
HDX video conferencing and webcam video compression
HTML5 multimedia redirection
Optimization for Microsoft Teams (New)
Citrix HDX Optimization
Microsoft SlimCore Optimization
Optimization for Microsoft Teams (Classic)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and support Microsoft Teams
Windows Media redirection
General content redirection
Client folder redirection
Client location redirection
Bidirectional content redirection
Host to client redirection
Local App Access and URL redirection
Generic USB redirection and client drive considerations
Print
Printing configuration example
Best practices, security considerations, and default operations
Printing policies and preferences
Provision printers
Maintain the printing environment
Policies
Work with policies
Policy templates
Create policies
Policy sets
Compare, prioritize, model, and troubleshoot policies

Source: [[1]](https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/install-configure/connections/connection-vmware-virtualization-environments.html)


Title: Citrix VDI Handbook - Tech Papers - Citrix Community

The Citrix VDI Handbook offers detailed information and best practices for deploying and managing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using Citrix technologies. It is a valuable resource for IT professionals, architects, and administrators responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Citrix-based environments.

Source: [[2]](https://community.citrix.com/tech-zone/build/tech-papers/citrix-vdi-handbook)


Title: Citrix Provisioning Master Device - Preparation - Carl Stalhood

Last Modified: Oct 16, 2024 @ 6:13 am
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This article applies to all 7.x versions of Citrix Provisioning, including 2407, 2402 LTSR, and 2203 LTSR.
💡 = Recently Updated
Ensure the pagefile is smaller than the cache disk. For example, if you allocate 20 GB of RAM to your Remote Desktop Session Host, and if the cache disk is only 15 GB, then Windows will have a default pagefile size of 20 GB and Citrix Provisioning will be unable to move it to the cache disk. This causes Citrix Provisioning to cache to server instead of caching to your local cache disk (or RAM).
The cache disk size for a session host is typically 15-20 GB. The cache disk size for a virtual desktop is typically 5 GB.
VMXNET3
E1000 is not supported – For VMware virtual machine, make sure the NIC is VMXNET3. E1000 is not supported and will affect performance.
View hidden adapters in Device Manager and delete any ghost VMXNET3 NICs.
SATA Controller
Citrix Provisioning does not support the SATA Controller that became available in ESXi virtual machine hardware Version 10. Change the CD/DVD Drive to IDE instead of SATA.
Then remove the SATA Controller.
NTP
Ensure that the ESXi hosts have NTP enabled.
DHCP
After creating the vDisk, follow the instructions at Provisioning Services 6 Black Screen Issue to clear any DHCP address in the vDisk.
Slow Boot Times
Citrix Provisioning Target Devices in VMware ESX boot slow intermittently after upgrading the ESX hosts from 5.0 to 5.1.
Citrix CTX139498 Provisioning Services Target Devices Boot Slow in ESX 5.x: Use the following command to disable the NetQueue feature on the ESX hosts:
Citrix Tech Zone: Endpoint Security, Antivirus, and Antimalware Best Practices.
Citrix Blog Post Citrix Recommended Antivirus Exclusions: the goal here is to provide you with a consolidated list of recommended antivirus exclusions for your Citrix virtualization environment focused on the key processes, folders, and files that we have seen cause issues in the field:
See the Blog Post for exclusions for each Citrix component/product including StoreFront, VDA, Controller, and Provisioning. The Blog Post also has links to additional KB articles on antivirus.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 2000+: incorporating current versions in a disk image, including for use with cloned virtual machines: This procedure will make sure that the produced target/cloned computers:
CTX217997 BSOD Error: “STOP 0x0000007E CVhdMp.sys with Kaspersky antivirus: install Kaspersky Light Agent using the /pINSTALLONPVS=1 switch.
You can create a Citrix Provisioning boot ISO for your Target Devices. This is an alternative to PXE.
The Target Device Software version must be the same or older than the Citrix Provisioning server version.
The install instructions for all Target Device versions 2407 and older are essentially the same.
Do the following on the master VDA you intend to convert to a vDisk. Try not to install this while connected using RDP or ICA since the installer will disconnect the NIC.
From Citrix Community PVS Target Device wrong drive letters: The driver that determines which partition to place the local cache searches for a file named: {9E9023A4-7674-41be-8D71-B6C9158313EF}.VDESK.VOL.GUID in the root directory. If the file is found it will not place the write cache on that disk.
If VMware vSphere, make sure the NIC is VMXNET3.
From Citrix CTX572340 Hide “Virtual Disk status” icon from System tray on the endpoints: Add the reg value below:
This however will disable to all users, even Admins. Solution: Apply the HKCU key below based on Group membership (Group Policy Preferences > Item Level Targeting):
Once that is in place the icon will go away.

Source: [[3]](https://www.carlstalhood.com/pvs-master-device-preparation/)


Title: Tech Paper: Security best practices for Citrix Virtual Apps and ...

When applying Windows policies to a session host, whether it be a VDI based workload or server-based, it can play two major roles: Hardening the operating system Optimizing the user experience To simplify the management of operating systems, these policies must be applied through Microsoft Group Policies. This eases the image creation process.

Source: [[4]](https://community.citrix.com/tech-zone/build/tech-papers/cvad-security-best-practices)


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