As Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop continue to be the predominant means for delivering virtualized applications and desktops to any user, anywhere and via any device, many organizations are grappling with the idea of whether and/or how to best upgrade to the latest version of XenApp and XenDesktop. The end-of-life (EoL) process for XenApp 6.5 has already commenced and we are nearing the end-of-maintenance (EoM) period, with support ending June 30, 2018.
Plan your migration to XenApp 7.x
What are your plans, issues and expectations for upgrading to Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop 7.x?
eG Innovations, a Citrix Ready partner, has teamed up with DABCC to create a survey to find out more about your considerations, challenges, and expected outcomes when upgrading to the latest version of XenApp and XenDesktop. The survey results will be compiled into a data-rich, easy-to-digest report that will provide comprehensive insights on the current outlook on Citrix upgrades – for industries and organizations like yours. Plus, you will also receive some best practices on how to upgrade and accomplish your migration goals easier and more quickly.
Please take the 5-minute survey and get your complimentary 2018 Citrix Upgrade Survey Report as soon as it becomes available.
Are you planning to upgrade to the latest Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop version?
To make the transition process smooth, efficient and consistent, Citrix offers a couple of tools and services to help ease the process. Citrix Smart Tools is a set of cloud-based tools to help you speed up and simplify the design, deployment, and management of Citrix solutions across any on-premises or cloud environment. One of its best uses is for migrations – allowing you to automate the process of moving from XenApp 6 or XenApp 6.5 to XenApp 7.x. With Citrix Smart Tools you can easily move your XenApp 6 or XenApp 6.5 settings to XenApp 7.x, saving countless hours of time while ensuring a consistent end result. Try out Citrix Smart Tools today.
In addition, the Citrix XenApp 6.x Migration Tool also comes in handy! It is a collection of PowerShell scripts containing cmdlets that migrate XenApp 6.x (6.0 or 6.5) policy and farm data. Find more information here; a video overview of the migration tool is available here.
In case you haven’t already, start planning your migration to XenApp 7.x with a proven, time-saving process. Don’t forget to fill this short survey by eG Innovations.
