I use powershell code to execute the command bcdedit. You noticed that i specified which flexcast model this is for because if you end up doing local streamed or local vm you might wish to modify certain settings for those use cases. Xendesktop windows 7 optimization and gpos settings. The package includes the realtime connector for the citrix virtual apps or citrix virtual desktops server, and the windows version of the realtime media engine for user devices. In addition you can also trigger vmware os optimization tool vmosot or citrix optimizer ctxo from bisf, configured in the bisf admx. Weve included a template for the windows 10 build 1903 in this release.
Optimization guide for windows 7 and windows 8 virtual. The utility is included in the download, in case you lost it make sure you use version 6. Most of the registry keys have been imported from the previous xendesktop tuning tips group policy v1. Since microsoft announced the endoflife for windows xp many institutions are considering moving their user population to windows 7. Citrix workspace app is a new client from citrix that works similar to citrix receiver and is fully backwardcompatible with. Optimizing windows 7 for flexcast delivery virtualizationjedi. The vmware os optimization tool helps in preparing and optimizing windows 1087 and windows server 2019201620122008 systems for use with vmware horizon.
The following details the computer settings that the script will perform in order to optimise windows 10 in xendesktop based environment as per citrix optimisation recommendationsvarious blogs and my own experience in running citrix environments. Jun 03, 2019 mdop may 2019 servicing release for microsoft desktop optimization pack mdop. The following details the computer settings that the script will perform in order to optimise windows server 2016 in xenapprds based environment as per citrix optimisation guide in 2008 r2various blogs and my own experience in running citrix environments. If you are an enthusiast and would like to further optimize the computer we recommend the black viper optimizations in addition to this guide. For example, the optimization for windows media multimedia redirection over wan will degrade the user experience for wan users. I hope this prevents some of the headaches that i had getting the best performance from vmview and windows 7. Mdop may 2019 servicing release for microsoft desktop optimization pack mdop. Dec 09, 2015 for example, the optimization for windows media multimedia redirection over wan will degrade the user experience for wan users. By default, templates are delivered for different operating systems like windows 7, 8, 10, and server operating systems like windows server 2008, 2012, and 2016. Windows 10 optimizations for citrix xendesktop vdi master.
Microsoft desktop optimization pack mdop can help you deploy and manage customer environments effectively, and earn the following competency. Citrix optimizer has, by default, specific templates for the different windows 10 builds from 1607 to 1809. Hdx ready and hdx 3d pro you can find the certification criteria of the features under each hdx levels here. This script makes changes to the system registry and other configurational change and as such a full backup of. Mdop virtualization technologies help you personalize the user. While you can still download older versions of citrix receiver, new features and enhancements will be released for citrix workspace app. Mar 05, 2020 after downloading, unzip the package and place the following installation files on an available network drive or a local device, such as a usb flash drive. Windows 7 is much more efficient with its graphics on modern graphics cards.
With the release of xendesktop 4, windows 7 is now a supported operating system for xendesktop. By following the best practices article from citrix as well as my personal experience, i figure i gather as much information as possible and paste into this post. Windows 7 optimization guide for xendesktop ask the. Specific optimizations performed by the virtual delivery agent 7. Citrix optimizer custom template for windows server 2016. Following on from my article on citrix xenapp and windows server 2016 optimisation script.
Xendesktop windows 7 optimization and gpos settings daniel. If you are using citrix pvs or mcs, the winsxs optimization is run on the basedisk only, during a parent disk seal process preparation phase the winsxs optimization is skipped. This is the first release which can be used for windows 78 desktops. The windows 7 optimizations identified within this document are intended to provide a more responsive desktop for the users. My first impressions of this release is, this is the release you should update to if you are running citrix xendesktop 7. Install the realtime media engine on your user devices. Excellent new utility for optimizing windows 78 vdi desktops.
Jun 04, 2018 beginning august 2018, citrix receiver will be replaced by citrix workspace app. Since microsoft announced the endoflife for windows xp many institutions are considering moving. To disable dep i use the powershell plugin included in citrix optimizer. Here are the features i saw installed with windows 7 enterprise that can most likely be uninstalled in the xendesktop environment. This pdf guide from vmware has 2 important scripts embedded, which allows disabling unneeded services of w7 or w8 systems. If users will access resources via the wan, use the optimized for wan citrix policy as the starting point. Before diving into the details, this is what the customized gui looks like. Scroll down to the w section, click windows accessories to expand the folder, and then select internet explorer. Weve added a new template for windows 10 build 1909, bringing the. This script makes changes to the system registry and performs other configuration changes. Both provide a user interface where you can apply specific optimizations. The tool is powershell based, but also includes a graphical ui. Weve also extended it with a bunch of new optimizations. Citrix virtual apps and windows server 2016 optimisation.
Servicing for these components is provided via the monthy windows 10 update. Another great source of information are the following citrix and microsoft optimization guides. If you have not downloaded the installation files for the optimization pack, see how to download the realtime optimization pack. Dec 30, 2015 citrix have released a new version of citrix xendesktop 7. Vmware view window 7 complete optimization windows 7.
Based on many of the items citrix consulting has identified, we have our initial windows 7 optimization guide for virtual desktops using the hosted vmbased vdi model. Ensure the citrix clientreceiver is installed on your computer before installing the skype for business optimization software. For more information on installingupgrading the citrix clientreceiver, refer to the lwdsupp016488431 remote working installing or upgrading citrix windows pc guide. Introduction with the release of xendesktop 4, windows 7 is now a supported operating system for xendesktop. Nov 01, 2014 this pdf guide from vmware has 2 important scripts embedded, which allows disabling unneeded services of w7 or w8 systems. Added ability to disable modes for some groups entries. Windows 7 optimization guide for xendesktop ask the architect. Windows 8 and windows 7 desktop optimization guide esx.
In the next section, stepbystep procedural guidance is given for both methods of optimization. Browse back to the providence citrix portal help page and proceed to step 2. This utility from vmware just went out as a fling and its called vmware os optimization tool. Beginning august 2018, citrix receiver will be replaced by citrix workspace app. Optimizations are applied either through changes to the windows registry or programmatically by disabling.
As ive been involved with multiple xendesktop projects over the last few months, ive found myself constantly repeating the steps in citrixs windows 7 optimization guide. Citrix receiver for pc windows 1087xp free download. At a high level, the process of creating a master vm image consists of the following steps. Update the catalog or create catalog as needed and test the vdi and your organization apps. As organizations start to migrate to windows 7, it is expected many will leverage desktop virtualization to simplify and streamline the migration and ongoing maintenance process. Vmwares osot offers builtin windows desktop and server operating system templates including windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. This script disables services, removes scheduled tasks and imports registry values to optimise system performance on windows server 2016 running in a citrix sbc environment.
Citrix receiver for windows, hdx realtime optimization pack 2. This script disables services, disables scheduled tasks and modifies the registry to optimise system performance on windows server 2012 r2 running in a citrix sbc environment note. Excellent new utility for optimizing windows 78 vdi. Other new product release that is included in the xendesktopxenapp 7. Oct 05, 2012 automating optimizations in citrixs windows 7 optimization guide as ive been involved with multiple xendesktop projects over the last few months, ive found myself constantly repeating the steps in citrixs windows 7 optimization guide. Apr 28, 2017 the following details the computer settings that the script will perform in order to optimise windows server 2016 in xenapprds based environment as per citrix optimisation guide in 2008 r2various blogs and my own experience in running citrix environments. If vmosot andor ctxo is configured, some bisf system optimization will not be executed. Xendesktop tuning group policy for windows 7 x64 xenappblog. It is best practice to disable dep see the citrix windows 10 optimization guide.
There is a script that they offer that i suggest in the instructions to download and use. I have posted a new tuning policy for xendesktop x64 available in the download section of this blog. Delivering a windows 7 system as a virtual desktop requires proper planning and configuration to provide the users with an optimized and functional desktop environment. The windows 7 optimizations identified within this document are intended to provide a. Performance optimization guidelines for windows 7 desktop virtualizationthis downloadable. We ve also extended it with a bunch of new optimizations.
The order of the optimization pack new installation not an upgrade is important. Powershell optimization script for windows 7 golden image vdi lately, i was attempting to automate the creation of my windows 7 golden image by building it from scratch in task sequences with system center configuration manager sccmconfigmgr. If you have been following my ongoing commentary regarding windows 7 optimizations for virtual desktops, you have probably been wondering when all of this information will be put into a document. The citrix optimizer is a windows tool to help citrix administrators optimize various components in their environment, most notably operating system with virtual delivery agent vda. Windows 7 optimization guide for vdi, specially rdp color setting for windows 7 linjo apr 27, 2010 2. I been working with vdi technologies for some time now favoring citrix xendesktop as the overall solution. The document is a companion to the vmware osot fling operating system optimization tool. By enabling the default settings, we already concluded that vmware os optimization tool gives an impressive vsimax increase of 44% in comparison to vanilla windows 10. For more information, see install microsoft teams using msi vdi installation. Download microsoft desktop optimization pack may 2019. Oct 20, 2010 based on many of the items citrix consulting has identified, we have our initial windows 7 optimization guide for virtual desktops using the hosted vmbased vdi model. The citrix optimizer is a windows tool to help citrix administrators optimize.
Because our optimization templates are used by thousands of. Vmware view window 7 complete optimization windows 7 forum. Install the realtime optimization pack citrix docs. At the time of this article windows 8 will not work on vmview. This guide provides the necessary information for optimizing a windows virtual desktop or server master image for use in view in horizon 6 or horizon 7, or in horizon air cloudhosted. When you add my template in the subdirectory templates of the citrix optimizer installation root it is automatically loaded when opening the template, you can see that it starts out the same as the original windows server 2016 template provided by citrix. The windows 8 and windows 7 desktop optimization guide provides detailed specification of those services, and in order to use in corporate environments, you should check in details each of those services function and validate or not the disabling. Windows 7 with its mediarich focus does install a couple of features that can be removed before taking an image if the users will be accessing windows 7 through xendesktop. Vmware view optimization guide for windows 7 dabcc.
During the testing phase we were seeing several issues with the way windows 7 was performing and getting complaints of the performance from the enduser. Mar 01, 2016 this utility from vmware just went out as a fling and its called vmware os optimization tool. Starting with windows 10 1607, microsoft application virtualization appv and microsoft user experience virtualization uev are included inbox. Windows 7, 8, and 10 32bit and 64bit editions, including. Mar 04, 2020 if you have not downloaded the installation files for the optimization pack, see how to download the realtime optimization pack. There are exceptions to this, but for the most part you should be fine. The vmware os optimization tool helps in preparing and optimizing windows 108 7 and windows server 2019201620122008 systems for use with vmware horizon. The document describes optimizations for windows 7, windows 8, windows 10, windows server 2008, and windows server 2012. The ultimate windows 10 tuning template for any vdi. In fact there are two icons on the desktop when you first install it. Windows server 2016 optimizations for citrix xenapp by citrite daniel. Automating optimizations in citrixs windows 7 optimization guide. My current build of windows has 247 services and 7 scheduled. In internet explorer, click the citrix receiver icon to download the file.
Microsoft has built windows 7 as a virtualizationaware operating systems and as such it is already optimized for such. System and improved legacy support windows 7 windows server 2008 r2. Did citrix ever release an optimization guide for windows 2012 r2 like they did for windows 7 and w2k8r2. You can specify the maximum execution timeout for the winsxs optimization. After downloading, unzip the package and place the following installation files on an available network drive or a local device, such as a usb flash drive. This script disables services, removes scheduled tasks and imports registry values to optimise system performance on windows server 2016 running in a citrix sbc environment warning. Even with conservative templates, we have seen impressive results about windows 10 performance from the ictr. Image optimization tools comparison matrix dennis span. Thats the reason why we decided to create citrix optimizer a new tool to optimize your operating system. Mdop is a benefit of windows software assurance for volume licensing customers. Afterward, the windows 7 operating system customizations section provides background information on. Citrix virtual desktops and windows 10 optimisation script.
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