XenDesktop 7: What's new ?

We will talk about XenDesktop 7 the first part of Avalon Project. XenDesktop 7 brings many improvements, such as the unification of XenApp and XenDesktop.

What is XenDesktop 7 ?

XenDesktop 7 is the new version of XenDesktop will unify the XenApp and XenDesktop.It willvirtualizeapplications andworking environmentsfor users.

New Features

   - Windows Server 2012 an 8 support 
   - Microsoft Lync support
   - Applications and Desktop virtualization on same product

Improvements HDX Technology
   - Manage touchscreen
   - Compression and redirection technologies automatically adjust to accommodate mobile broadband networks
   - Compatibility with H.264 compression

Administration
   - Workflows and automated configuration
   - Wizard-driven installation gets deployments up and running
   - Advanced cloud management capabilities

Cloud Computing architecture
   - Simplified architecture can deliver Windows Server (RDS) or VDI desktops
   - Automated physical to virtual app migration tools
   - Administration features automate common tasks

Architecture

Here is how this new architecture of XenDesktop 7

 A short video demonstration

 

In a future article, I will introduce its architecture.