Category Archives: Citrix XenDesktop

How big will the XenDesktop transaction log become?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Murugan B Iyyappan

The XenDesktop database contains both configuration and state information, which must be updated often. A single Virtual Desktop Agent doing nothing for an hour generates approximately 62 kilobytes of transaction log data. The following are the average transaction log calculations: … Continue reading →

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Installing Windows 8 in VHD with Windows 7

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Murugan B Iyyappan

It is really amazing that now we can boot our computer between the existing Windows 7 installation or Windows 8 without sacrifice disk space! Using a Dynamic Virtual Hard Disk (VHD), you can install Windows 8 to a single file … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting Client Drive Mapping

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Murugan B Iyyappan

This article will give you a vast idea about many common client drive mapping inquiries and issues along with their respective explanation or resolution. Client Drive Mappings Do Not Create For Any User If the ICA-tcp port properties are set to “Inherit User … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting Citrix Slow Performance Issues

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Murugan B Iyyappan

External File Server Performance External file servers, especially servers holding roaming user profiles can cause significant delays; Symptoms: Long pause / very slow / hangs at logon ‘Loading Your Personal Settings” Long logon delays often indicate issues with remote file … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting Slow Citrix and Terminal Server Logons

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Murugan B Iyyappan

This article will take you through the steps to follow when someone says, “Citrix Server logons are too slow.” Understanding the Terminal Server Logon Process The logon process in Terminal Server environments is interesting, especially since it doesn’t necessarily relate … Continue reading →

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