Remote-access Guide

citrix storefront remote access

by Yessenia Cruickshank Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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Manage remote access to stores through NetScaler Gateway

  • On the Windows Start screen or Apps screen, locate and click the Citrix StoreFront tile.
  • Select the Stores node in the left pane of the Citrix StoreFront management console and, in the results pane, select a...
  • In the Configure Remote Access Settings dialog box, specify whether and how users connecting from public...

Full Answer

How do I configure the Citrix storefront settings?

On the Windows Start screen or Apps screen, locate and click the Citrix StoreFront tile. Select the Stores node in the left pane of the Citrix StoreFront management console and, in the Actions pane, click Configure Store Settings.

What is the best way to access a Citrix store?

Citrix Receiver or Citrix Workspace app Accessing stores from within the Citrix Receiver or Citrix Workspace app user interface provides the best user experience and the greatest functionality. For the Citrix Receiver or Citrix Workspace app versions that can be used to access stores in this way, see System Requirements.

How do I access storefront stores using XenApp services?

When you create a new store, the XenApp Services URL is enabled by default. The figure shows the options for users to access StoreFront stores: Accessing stores from within the Citrix Receiver or Citrix Workspace app user interface provides the best user experience and the greatest functionality.

Can Citrix Workspace apps only use pnagent to connect to storefront?

This allows Citrix Workspace apps that can only use the PNAgent protocol to connect to Storefront. For the clients that can be used to access stores through XenApp Services URLs, see User device requirements.

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How do I enable remote access to StoreFront?

On the Windows Start screen or Apps screen, locate and click the Citrix StoreFront tile. Select the Stores node in the right pane of the Citrix StoreFront management console and, in the results pane, select a store. In the Actions pane, click Configure Remote Access Settings.

How do I access Citrix remotely?

If a new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops site was created for Remote PC Access:Select the Remote PC Access Site type.On the Power Management page, choose to enable or disable power management for the default Remote PC Access machine catalog. ... Complete the information on the Users and Machine Accounts pages.

What is the difference between Citrix and VPN?

The primary difference is that on Citrix, users gain access to their virtual workstation and resources. Meanwhile, the VPN operates directly with the device used and all of its software and applications.

How does Citrix StoreFront work?

Citrix StoreFront is installed on Microsoft Windows servers allowing end-users to connect from the endpoint device of their choice. Connections may happen directly (typically for internal access scenarios) or externally through a Citrix Gateway on a Citrix ADC (formerly NetScaler Gateway).

How do I access remote desktop connection?

On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.

Does Citrix use RDP?

A: RDP connections to a Presentation Server 4.5 or later server consume Citrix connection licenses. The number of RDP connections allowed to a computer running Presentation Server depends on the number of Terminal Server CALS and the number of Citrix connection licenses.

Is Citrix remote desktop or VPN?

Citrix Workspace provides a cloud- based, VPN-less solution to access all intranet web, SaaS, mobile, and virtual applications—whether using managed, unmanaged, or bring-your-own devices (BYOD) over any network.

Is Citrix remote access a VPN?

Citrix Gateway is a full SSL VPN solution that provides users, access to network resources. With both full tunnel VPN as well as options for clientless VPN, users can access applications and data deployed on-premises, or in a cloud environment.

Is Citrix VPN free?

Citrix is out of the budget of most people while VPN can be free.

What is the difference between Citrix Web Interface and StoreFront?

Web Interface displays the available resources. StoreFront sends the list of available resources including the existing subscriptions to the Citrix Receiver installed locally or displays them in Receiver for Web.

What is the purpose of StoreFront?

A storefront or shopfront is the facade or entryway of a retail store located on the ground floor or street level of a commercial building, typically including one or more display windows. A storefront functions to attract visual attention to a business and its merchandise.

What is StoreFront used for?

StoreFront enables IT administrators to provide users with universal, self-service central access to their virtual desktops, applications and any associated data.

How do I connect to Citrix desktop?

Connect to Citrix Remote Desktop (subsequent connections) 1 From the firm's web site https://www.squirepattonboggs.com click the Login link. 2 Click the link for the Remote Desktop session you require. 3 Enter your Username (email address) and Password, then click Sign In.

How do I connect to a Citrix virtual machine?

0:000:39How to Access a Virtual Desktop in Citrix - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis is a video on how to access a virtual desktop. Once logged into Citrix. Once your light intoMoreThis is a video on how to access a virtual desktop. Once logged into Citrix. Once your light into Citrix click the desktops icon at the top of the screen in the desktops.

How do I access my Citrix gateway?

In a web browser, type the web address of Citrix Gateway. Type the user name and password and then click Logon. Select Network Access and then click Download. Follow the instructions to install the plug-in.

How do I log into Citrix Workspace?

Open the Citrix Workspace app GPO administrative template by running gpedit. msc . Under the Computer Configuration node, go to Administrative Template > Citrix Components > Citrix Workspace > User Authentication, and select Single Sign-on for Citrix Gateway policy.

How to make a NetScaler store unavailable?

To make the store unavailable to users on public networks, make sure you do not check Enable remote access. Only local users on the internal network will be able to access the store. To enable remote access, check Enable Remote Access . To make only resources delivered through the store available through NetScaler Gateway, select No VPN tunnel.

What is the subnet address for NetScaler Gateway?

The subnet address is the IP address that NetScaler Gateway uses to represent the user device when communicating with servers on the internal network.

Is Citrix machine translated?

Some of the Citrix documentation content is machine translated for your convenience only. Citrix has no control over machine-trans lated content, which may contain errors, inaccuracies or unsuitable language.

Do I need a VPN for NetScaler?

Users log on directly to NetScaler Gateway and do not need to use the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in. To make the store and other resources on the internal network available through a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) virtual private network (VPN) tunnel, select Full VPN tunnel. Users require the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in to establish the VPN tunnel.

Can you use NetScaler Gateway to access unauthenticated stores?

Use the Remote Access Settings task to configure access to stores through NetScaler Gateway for users connecting from public networks. Remote access through a NetScaler Gateway cannot be applied to unauthenticated stores.

What is remote access in Citrix?

Remote PC Access is a feature of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops that enables organizations to easily allow their employees to access corporate resources remotely in a secure manner. The Citrix platform makes this secure access possible by giving users access to their physical office PCs. If users can access their office PCs, they can access all the applications, data, and resources they need to do their work. Remote PC Access eliminates the need to introduce and provide other tools to accommodate teleworking. For example, virtual desktops or applications and their associated infrastructure.

Can I use remote access on my laptop?

Ensure that the Delivery Controllers or Cloud Connectors can be reached from the Wi-Fi network. You can use Remote PC Access on laptop computers. Ensure the laptop is connected to a power source instead of running on the battery. Configure the laptop power options to match the options of a desktop PC.

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Considerations

Deployment Considerations

Machine Catalog Considerations

Linux VDA Considerations

Technical Requirements and Considerations

Configuration Sequence

Features Managed Through The Registry

  • Disable multiple user auto-assignments
    On each Delivery Controller, add the following registry setting: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Citrix\DesktopServer 1. Name: AllowMultipleRemotePCAssignments 2. Type: DWORD 3. Data: 0
  • Sleep mode
    To allow a Remote PC Access machine to go into a sleep state, add this registry setting on the VDA, and then restart the machine. After the restart, the operating system power saving settings are respected. The machine goes into sleep mode after the preconfigured idle timer passes. Aft…
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