Tool - Citrix PowerSmart Utility for Presentation Server
Today, it’s common to find dozens to hundreds of Presentation Servers at typical customer sites powered up and running all night and throughout weekends, with very little actual user loads present. These servers are needlessly consuming power and generating data center heat.
This free Citrix PowerSmart Utility attempts to help customers reduce power consumption by powering off idle Presentation Servers during off business hours. Read the detailed post here
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Download the installation program from cdn:here
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Citrix PowerSmart for XenApp Demo
A short demonstration of Citrix PowerSmart for XenApp. It shows the configuration and how a XenApp server running on HP ILO2 enabled machine can be dynamically powered on/off based on the demand and time of the day to save energy.
Tool - XML Service Explorer
This tool offers a graphical user interface to build requests to be sent to the XML service. The response is displayed for inspection. Thus, the XMLServiceExplorer allows administrators to debug how the XML service works and what kind of information is passed to Web Interface.
Presentation Server provides a system service running on port 80 (by default) called Citrix XML Service. As implied by its name, the service uses XML to format the data exchanged over HTTP. All requests and responses are defined in the Document Type Definition (DTD) called NFuse.dtd. This file is distributed with all versions of Web Interface (C:\inetpub\wwwroot\Citrix\XenApp\conf).
You can build your own XML requests using tools like Fiddler2, a Web Debugging Proxy, and sending them to a XML service of your choice.
You can read the detailed post on Nicholas Dille blog and download the XML Service Explorer
GotoAssist & GotoMeeting Free Alternatives
I have been using tools like Citrix gotoassist & gotomeeting for a while and have no regrets its good but here are some alternatives which are even better because they are FREE.
CrossLoop
License:FREE | Download | Homepage
CrossLoop is a free, secure screen-sharing utility designed for people of all technical skill levels. CrossLoop extends the boundaries of traditional screen sharing by enabling non-technical users to get connected from anywhere on the Internet in seconds without changing any firewall or router settings. It only takes a few minutes to setup and no sign up is required. Security is built into all aspects of CrossLoop.
DimDim
License:FREE | Homepage
Dimdim is a free web conferencing service where you can share your desktop, show slides, collaborate, chat, talk and broadcast via webcam with absolutely no download required for attendees.
Vyew
License:Free | Homepage
Vyew is a online collaboration and web conferencing service.With Vyew you can host LIVE conferences and work collaboratively on content asynchronously over time, anytime.Inside Vyew you can author new content and collaborate with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and PDF files, plus audio, video and images. You can also stream live or capture whats showing on your desktop. Built-in text chat and free teleconferencing make live collaboration sessions highly productive.
WebHuddle
License:Free | Homepage
Designed with the end-user in mind.as well as the realities of corporate information technology resources.WebHuddle is easy to use and flexible in delivery and installation. To create a meeting today, simply click the log in button, create a profile, and follow the instructions for uploading content and conducting your WebHuddle virtual meeting. During the beta period, there is no charge to use the WebHuddle service.
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