[THIN] Re: Methodology/Baseline GPO Implementation..
- From: "Luchette, Jon" <JLuchette@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 22:09:56 -0500
Here is what I can tell you from my experience:
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First, a lot of this is almost a waste of time if you only have one
Citrix server, so I'll just assume you are planning on putting more in over
time.
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Yes, to apply the user and computer settings from within a single GPO
to an OU containing your Citrix servers is a good way of doing it. Of course,
you'll have to use Loopback policy processing if your user accounts are not
located in the same OU in your AD.
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If you are going to use folder redirection, you might look into using
the Flex Profile Kit instead of using roaming profiles at all. There are many
issues associated with roaming profiles and the flex profile kit is a great way
of avoiding them altogether. It takes a little getting used to, but I would
recommend spending the time as it will prove worth it in the long run.
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As far as folder redirection is concerned, it is pretty
straightforward, especially with 2003. The only recommendation I would give
you is to try and make sure that your Citrix server(s) have a good network
connection to the file server holding your redirected folders. If possible
connect them both to the same switch to maximize performance; try to get them
talking at 1GB. I wouldn't necessarily agree that redirecting appdata is a bad
idea in all environments. I think it really depends on your application set.
We do it now without any issues at all. It can actually be very helpful.
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Most of all I would recommend as much testing as possible before
implementation.
Best of luck to you!
I hope that helps,
Jon Luchette
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From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of HBooGz
Sent: Wed 11/1/2006 10:05 AM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Methodology/Baseline GPO Implementation..
I plan on rebuilding my small citrix farm and am looking for a baseline for GPO
implementation.
I only have one server which will be running: Windows 2003 Standard ; Citrix
MPS 4.0 Enteprise.
My domain is running on Windows 2003 and its Forest and Domain functional
levels are at their respective highest.
I would like to implement folder redirection(excluding app data) i've read and
heard that regardless of the environment it isn't a good idea to redirect app
data.
In the past, i've applied the User and Computer settings of the GPO within one
GPO and applied that to an OU that only contains the Citrix Server.
Is this a methodology that is commonly used ?
I also could use some pointers on roaming profile setup and configuration..As
i've never implemented folder redirection.
Thanks,
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