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Physically restraining employees isn't exactly something I would consider "in vogue" for employee retention. But no arguing it will work!

I am sorry we cannot let you leave just yet!

RDS vs. XenApp

I read a great article today from Thomas Kötzing (@Koetzing) regarding feature comparison between Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services and Citrix XenApp 6.5 for delivery of user workspaces. I highly recommend anyone considering deployment of server-based computing take a look. He really hits the nail on the head with regards to need comparison for features between the two in the SMB marketplace.

Director Modifications - Where was that GUI again?

In some instances there may come the need to modify the configuration of Citrix Director. This Help Desk and Monitoring web portal doesn't offer any up front way to change configuration settings. This is where the DirectorConfig Tool steps in.

The DirectorConfig Tool is a command line utility from Citrix that allows various configuration changes to Citrix Director. Perhaps the most common task it is used for is to configure HDX Insight.

The tool comes pre-installed on Director servers at C:\inetpub\wwwroot\Director\tools.

The follow actions can be accomplished with the tool:

1. Configure HDX Insight
2. Unconfigure HDX Insight
3. Change the XenDesktop Site
4. Change the Delivery Controller used for discovery
5. Remove user configuration files
6. Upgrade Director
7. Register ASP.net
8. Enable Remote Assistance