Citrix Access Suite 4 for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide, Third Edition [Paperback]

Steve Kaplan (Author), Tim Reeser (Author), Alan Wood (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072262893 | ISBN-13: 978-0072262896 | Publication Date: September 25, 2006 | Edition: 3

Build, secure, scale, and maintain Citrix on Windows

New and existing Citrix engineers will learn to design and deploy an enterprise-level server-based computing (SBC) environment on Windows Server 2003 using Citrix Access Suite 4.0. This official guide explains how to maximize the suite components to enable and manage secure access to applications and data across the Internet, intranets, extranets, and WANs, LANs, and wireless networks

• Contains helpful checklists and technical best practices
• Covers all products in the Citrix Access Suite

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From the Back Cover

THE ONLY OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZED GUIDE TO THE CITRIX ACCESS SUITE

Build, scale, and support an enterprise-level system using the Citrix Access Suite -- which includes Citrix Presentation Server, Citrix Access Gateway, and Citrix Password Manager. The only book that's authorized by Citrix Systems, Inc., this invaluable guide shows you how to seamlessly connect users, devices, and networks to applications and data -- securely and efficiently.

Inside, you will find complete details on migration, resource centralization, maintenance, security, and much more. This one-of-a-kind resource will show you how to cut costs, centralize application management, improve business continuity, and enhance overall productivity.

• Plan and construct an access platform from start to finish
• Migrate from a client-centric to an on-demand access environment
• Build and run a secure, reliable network infrastructure, providing disaster recovery and business continuity
• Install and optimize applications in a centralized datacenter
• Learn the many facets of the Remote Desktop Client software and the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
• Install Terminal Services -- including server imaging and detailed Windows Registry optimization
• Secure remote access using the Citrix Access Gateway with Advanced Access Control or Secure Gateway for Citrix Presentation Server
• Maximize Citrix Presentation Server built-in tools and enhanced features including Application Insolation Environment, Resource Manager, Installation Manager, Network Manager, and more
• Leverage Citrix Password Manager to streamline user logons, increase password security, and reduce help-desk costs

About the Author

Steve Kaplan is President of AccessFlow, an ROI consulting firm that helps organizations access the value of implementing enterprise access platforms. Kaplan is co-author of Citrix Access Suite for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide (McGraw-Hill), and also co-authored the first two editions. He has written dozens of articles on subjects such as security, disaster recovery and the effect of regulatory compliance on IT, and has spoken across the globe at events such as Citrix 2005 Asia Pacific iForum, 2005 Continuity Insights Management Conference, and 2005 VMworld. Kaplan has held positions on the advisory boards of several industry manufactures including Microsoft, and he is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Terminal Server. Kaplan holds a B.S. in business administration from U.C. Berkeley and an MBA from Northwestern's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Tim Reeser is a partner at 3t Systems. 3t Systems is a Microsoft Gold Partner in Enterprise Systems and a Citrix Platinum partner, and has been providing enterprise server-based solutions for ten years. Reeser is co-author of Citrix MetaFrame for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide (McGraw-Hill), and also co-authored Citrix MetaFrame for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide and Citrix Access Suite Advanced Concepts Guide: The Official Guide. He has written dozens of articles on subjects for Windows.NET Magazine and Selling NT Solutions Magazine, and has been a speaker at industry events such as Citrix Solutions Summit, Ingram Micro's Venture Tech Network, and various user groups and consortiums. He holds weekly meetings with client executives, providing constant and timely insight into the current state of the business. Reeser holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, and is MCSE and CSA certified.

Alan Wood is the Program Manager for the Advanced Infrastructure practice at 3t Systems. Alan has over 30 years of experience in designing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting networks and telecommunications systems ranging from military infrastructure to campus networks and teletypes to SONET. In the academic realm, he developed and taught college curriculum for Windows NT Network Administration and Telecommunications Systems. He holds numerous industry certifications from Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and other vendors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 690 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 3 edition (September 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072262893
• ISBN-13: 978-0072262896
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,271,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Only good for sales people, November 8, 2008

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J. Norton "Digitalgod" (Union, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Citrix Access Suite 4 for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide, Third Edition (Paperback)

I read the book cover to cover and was VERY disappointed. The useful information is very difficult to extract from the book itself. I personally believe that the same value would have been derived from simply reading the feature guide off Citrix's website. So if you are trying to sell Citrix products or create an executive summary then this is the book for you. If you are an implementer or just want to learn the product it may be better to pick up the Citrix CCA Exam Cram guide. It's a little outdated but it has more real world/useful information.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for Architects and design professionals, February 12, 2006

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Thayalan Rajaratnam (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Citrix Metaframe Access Suite Advanced Concepts (Paperback)

This book is written for system architects and design professionals, covers architecture and design concepts. I would strongly recommend this book for advance users as the book cover says it dives deep into the advance settings and performance tuning recommendations for Metaframe implementation.

Thayalan Rajaratnam - NY