There are pros and cons to both. I run both TS and Citrix XenApp5 in my environment. If the app is not certified for Citrix, tread cautiously, IMO. Even then, just because it works well in one instance, having a handful of users hit a single TS (or Citrix server) to run the app simultaneously could be bad news from a performance standpoint.
I believe that the ICA protocol is much more efficient than RDP, however performance if the app is poorly designed and not suited for use via Citrix can be worse in Citrix than in a TS environment. YMMV. TEST, TEST, TEST, and when you're done testing, test some more. Get feedback from other customers prior to signing on the dotted line if possible, and ask very pointed questions about how they are deploying. Get service levels and guarantees in the contract so you can have an exit strategy if things don't pan out according to your performance needs. (no pun intended). Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians & Associates, PA [email protected]<BLOCKED::mailto:%[email protected]> www.eaglemds.com<BLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/> ________________________________ From: Webster [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 9:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Citrix or Windows Terminal Server? They don't provide much information on their software. BTW, there is no "-" in their URL. Is their software supported on TS/RDS/Citrix? Is it supported on R2? Thanks Webster From: Sean Rector [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: RE: Citrix or Windows Terminal Server? It'll be Server 2008 R2, 64-bit. From: Webster [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: RE: Citrix or Windows Terminal Server? Windows??? Do you mean 2003, 2008 or R2? If 2003 or 2008, 32-bit or 64-bit? From: Sean Rector [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: RE: Citrix or Windows Terminal Server? Windows - the application is Tessitura (http://www.tessitura-network.org), and is used for CRM & Ticketing for arts organizations. From: Webster [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: RE: Citrix or Windows Terminal Server? What OS will you be hosting the application on? From: Sean Rector [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: Citrix or Windows Terminal Server? Hello, We're looking at hosting an application for several other arts organizations. My thinking is that we should use one of these two technologies - but I'm not sure which one. We're behind an ISA 2006 firewall, and we're looking at increasing our internet pipe to Cavalier's Ethernet over Copper product (from a T-1) at 5M. Whichever setup we go with, what logon set-up would be best - we're running a 2003 AD (soon to be 2008 R2). ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ________________________________ Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
