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Automatically displaying published applications on Citrix XenDesktop 7...
As some administrators who have deployed Citrix XenDesktop 7 may know, the Web Interface has now been replaced with the new StoreFront server and out of the box, the portal looks as such:While the...
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Attempting to connect to a Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 VDI via the Web Interface...
ProblemYou attempt to connect to a Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 VDI via the Web Interface portal but nothing happens and the Desktop Viewer doesn’t launch:Logging onto the VDI and reviewing the Application...
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Attempting to decommission an Exchange 2003 server throws the error: “The...
As many Exchange 2003 to 2007 and 2010 migrations I’ve done over the years, I think the part of the migration I dread most is the end of the migration when the Exchange 2003 server needs to be...
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Exchange 2007 to 2010 mailbox move fails with: “Fatal error...
ProblemYou attempt to move a mailbox from Exchange 2007 to 2010 but noticed that the Move Request fails at 95%:Proceeding to the Details tab reveals the following Suspended comment:Error:...
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Importing PSTs into Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 with PowerShell
I had to import a bunch of exported PSTs into a new Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 environment as we had to migrate a new client from another hosting provider onto our platform and as I haven’t done it...
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Script for automatically restarting XenDesktop Dedicated Pools VDIs
I recently had the opportunity to work with 2 consultants from Citrix Consulting Services for a client who has been experiencing performance issues in their remote office and one of the recommendations...
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Unable to install Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 VDA agent update or uninstall the VDA...
I ran into an interesting issue today when I was working on a user’s dedicated desktop. The issue was related to the Google Optimization pack which began watermarking Google Chrome with the...
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Updated: Starting Google Earth on Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 virtual desktop...
First off, I apologize for not taking the time to update my previous post:Starting Google Earth on Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 virtual desktop prompts the message: ‘DirectX’ mode not...
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SwiftShader watermark issue with Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 VDIs
ProblemYou have a Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 environment with the Google Optimization pack installed but some users have reported that they’ve noticed a SwiftShader watermark on various applications such as...
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Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 HDX Adobe Flash Redirection Bandwidth Benefits
I’ve been asked a while ago about the benefits of Citrix’s Adobe Flash redirection in a XenDesktop environment and whether it’s worth putting in place and as I’ve been busy throughout most of last...
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How do I know Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 HDX Adobe Flash Redirection is working?
One of the more common questions I’ve been asked in the past from colleagues and clients was how does one go about checking whether their Citrix XenDesktop VDI was redirecting Adobe Flash from the VDI...
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Unable to connect to Citrix XenDesktop 7.x Delivery Controller after SQL...
I received a call the other day from a client who had the Microsoft SQL Server hosting their Citrix XenDesktop 7.1 environment’s database go down over the weekend and when it came back up, their...
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Setting up Windows Server 2012 NPS (Network Policy Server) server to allow...
I’m not sure why I haven’t written a quick blog post demonstrating how to set up a Windows Server 2012 NPS (Network Policy Server) server to allow Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controller as a RADIUS...
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Deploying Lync Server in a Resource Forest Topology
I’ve been ask several times in the past about the options for having Lync Server 2010 or 2013 deployed in a forest then having another forest use the Lync infrastructure. While there has been plenty...
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Notes on moving Active Directory redirected folders between file servers
I’ve recently had to perform a file server migration from a Windows Server 2003 to a Windows Server 2008 R2 server which contained users’ Active Directory redirected folders. It’s been awhile since...
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Using Active Directory GPO to issue certificates to secure Remote Desktop...
I’ve recently worked a client who wanted to implement a Two Tier PKI Hierarchy Deployment with Microsoft Certificate Authority services to secure services such as RDP, iLO, VMware and Lync to check off...
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Renaming ESXi host datastores used by VMware Horizon View 5.3
I’ve been performing LUN consolidation planning and implementation recently for a client after realizing that they had a habit of creating 1 LUN to 1 VM mappings which brought them fairly close to the...
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Removing the “Set expansion server” setting for a Exchange Server 2010...
ProblemYou’ve just completed migration an Exchange Server 2003 organization to Exchange 2010 but noticed that emails to some distribution groups are not being delivered. After reviewing the...
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Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 HDX Adobe Flash Redirection Crashes Internet Explorer 9...
ProblemEnvironment:Citrix XenDesktop Version: 5.6Citrix XenDesktop VDA Agent Version: 5.6.300Adobe Flash Player Version on VDI: 12.0.0.77Adobe Flash Player Version on VDI: 12.0.0.77Internet Explorer...
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Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 HDX Adobe Flash Redirection’s State is Idle and does...
ProblemYou’ve installed Adobe Flash Player onto your Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 VDI as well as your thin or thick client and verified that the version on the thin / thick client is the same or newer version...
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