Requirements

See the Citrix web site for system requirements for XenApp and XenDesktop.

Before you install or deploy the program, make sure that your servers and client workstations meet or exceed the minimum recommended hardware and software requirements specified below.

Requirements for Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop and Autodesk License Manager

Hardware
  • For information about system sizing, optimization, configuration, and deployment scenarios, see the Citrix web site.

Software (minimum requirements)

  • One server, running Windows Server 2008 R2, installed and configured with Citrix XenApp 6.0 or 6.5 FP1 or XenDesktop 5.6, Citrix License Manager, and Citrix Profile Manager.
  • A second server (recommended) installed with Autodesk Session Specific License and for use exclusively by Citrix-based Autodesk programs.

Other

  • Domain controller configuration: Microsoft Active Directory will be used for authentication. It can be configured to use roaming profiles.

Requirements for Client Devices

Operating System

  • Windows 7 or Windows XP, SP2.

Browser

  • Internet Explorer 7 or 8.

User Access

  • Client computers should be bound to the network domain. Each client computer should have the Citrix receiver installed. Users should use their domain logins to access both the Citrix web console and the LAN.