The Click-Down
Stop living in the past. With technology changing, it's important to be aware of the latest features, functionality, and best practices. Join Steve Beals as he interviews the tech experts that helped design, build and deploy the latest Citrix technology. They'll help you understand how the magic works so you can impress others with your Citrix knowledge and expertise. So subscribe, tune in, and geek out with us on The Click-Down. Follow Steve Beals on X (formally Twitter) @SRBeals
Episodes
48 episodes
Citrix integration with Windows 365
In the opening episode of Season 4, I am joined by Thomas Berger to explore how Citrix's integration with Microsoft Windows 365 enhances the experience. We dive into Windows 365 features, licensing, performance optimizations, security features,...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:47
Citrix DaaS for AWS Workspaces Core
In this episode of The Click-Down, Jason Samuel, Citrix Group Product Manager, joins me to discuss Citrix DaaS for AWS Workspaces Core. We discuss the main differences between AWS WorkSpaces Core and deploying Citrix DaaS on AWS EC2, the benefi...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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37:01
Citrix VDA for macOS
In this episode, I discuss the recently announced Citrix VDA for macOS public tech preview and answer several questions that have been asked since the announcement.
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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7:38
Citrix + App Packaging
Citrix has long supported application packaging platforms such as App-V and, more recently, MSIX and MSIX App Attach. In this episode, I am joined by Yashu Arora, Sr. Product Manager at Citrix, as we discuss what Citrix has done in the ap...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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18:07
Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM)
In this episode, Wendy Gay and Amir Trujillo join me to discuss Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM). If you are new to WEM or a WEM veteran, you’ll learn what WEM is and how it can help optimize resources, reduce logon times, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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28:47
Citrix Community Site
In this short episode, I go solo to discuss the new Citrix Community and the newly released community.citrix.com site. I'll cover the new Citrix Community and what has been moved to the new site, including Citrix Tech Zone and Citrix Discussion...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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6:07
Citrix Global App and Configuration Service
The Citrix Global App Configuration Service (GACS) provides a centralized mechanism for enterprise IT admins to easily configure, distribute, and manage user settings for the Citrix Workspace app across all managed and unmanaged devices. In thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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20:48
Citrix Automated Configuration Tool / Backup and Restore
The Citrix Automated Configuration Tool migrates workloads and aids in daily Citrix administration tasks for both on-premises and Cloud. With the Citrix Backup and Restore Feature, a snapshot of your Citrix configurations is always ready on sta...
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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22:53
Citrix Automation
Citrix has developed a custom Terraform provider for automating Citrix product deployments and configurations. Using Terraform with the Citrix provider, you can manage your Citrix products via Infrastructure as Code, giving you higher efficienc...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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25:57
Citrix HDX Audio
In this episode, I am joined by Bjorn Paulson, Sr. Product Manager with Citrix, to discuss Citrix HDX Audio and the innovations introduced to enhance end-user experiences within Citrix sessions.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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19:27
Reflecting on 2023 and Looking ahead to 2024
In this episode, I am joined by Calvin Hsu, Vice President of Product Marketing at Citrix, as we look back over the past year on the Citrix strategy and focus, the products and features delivered in 2023, and what to expect in 2024 in the areas...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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31:53
Cost Savings with Citrix Autoscale
In this episode, Nitin Mehta, Lead Product Manager at Citrix, joins me to discuss Citrix Autoscale and how this highly adopted feature has helped customers achieve significant cost savings in their hybrid cloud deployments.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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21:02
Citrix and Nutanix
Running Citrix on Nutanix allows you to deliver a hybrid multi-cloud DaaS solution that is secure, scalable, and affordable. Through the Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and multi-cloud deployments of Citrix DaaS, you can provide sec...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:05
What's new with HDX on Mobile and Tablets
In this episode, Citrix Sr. Product Manager Manav Jain joins me to discuss how Citrix has been working behind the scenes to improve your experience with the Citrix Workspace app on mobile and tablet platforms. Whether you need better security, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:20
Citrix Resiliency
As a Citrix administrator, one of your biggest fears may be having your Citrix environment unavailable for your end users to access their virtual apps and desktops. It is essential to have a resilient Citrix environment where your end users can...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:39
Citrix Provisioning Best Practices
Citrix Provisioning, or PVS, has been in the Citrix portfolio since 2006, and since it was first introduced, the technology landscape has seen dramatic changes. Join us as we discuss the updated and new Citrix Provisioning best practices with U...
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17:06
Citrix ITSM Adapter
How are Citrix ITSM and ServiceNow integration helping customers to enhance user experience and Citrix administrator's daily tasks? Join us as we discuss with Wendy Gay, Amir Trujillo, and Antoin Carroll how using features such as Virtual Agent...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:44
Destination: Hybrid
With Citrix’s renewed focus on hybrid environments and Universal subscription, this opens the door for a variety of different environment configurations across both our on-premises and cloud platforms for more customers. Alongside the Citrix...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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14:22
Factor this! Learn about nFactor Authentication
How can you enable zero trust while permitting the proper multi-factor authentication that depends on a person’s location, device, connection, and role? That is where nFactor comes in! In this episode, we chat with a couple of product team memb...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:56
Building it layer by layer! All about App Layering.
Image buildout and lifecycle management is a critical part of any delivery infrastructure. The operating systems, applications, and user data all need continuous updates to meet business requirements and security standards. How can enterprise a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:54
Out in the field! Insights from our consulting architects
Citrix consulting teams are continually working with the world’s largest organizations on demanding, mission-critical projects across all major verticals and use cases. The pandemic accelerated digital transformation and cloud projects and ther...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:47
Let’s Talk! Optimizing Unified Communications
Unified communications solutions, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and others are a critical tool for any organization. It’s how work gets done day in and day out, but are you delivering it in a secure way that minimizes risk? Join us as w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:31
Managed DaaS
Over the past decade there has been a lot of changes on how to deliver virtual apps and desktops to end users. From MetaFrame to XenApp to Virtual Apps and Desktops service, Citrix has provided a secure way of delivering remote solutions to end...
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