Requirements

If this workshop is being completed as part of a Nutanix or Nutanix partner sponsored event, all necessary software, templates, credentials and networking information will be provided to you.

If this workshop is being completed outside of the scenario described above, you’ll need access to the following resources to complete all modules within the workshop:

  • A Nutanix cluster running AOS 5.1+ and AHV 20160925.90+
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 & Windows 10 templates

Note

Windows installation media can be downloaded for trial installs through MSDN Subscriber Downloads or Microsoft Evaluation Center See AHV Windows Templates for complete instructions on creating your own templates for the Nutanix Image Service.

  • Citrix XenDesktop 7.15 LTSR installation .iso

Note

Citrix software can be downloaded for free evaluation with creation of a Citrix account here.

  • XenDesktop MCS Plugin for Nutanix AHV

Note

Nutanix Citrix plugins are available for download on the Nutanix Portal Download page. If you are not a current customer or partner with an active support subscription, contact sales@nutanix.com to be put in contact with your friendly, neighborhood Systems Engineer for assistance.

  • An available VLAN without DHCP (AHV IP Address Management will be configured as part of the workshop)

  • Static IP addresses in the aforementioned VLAN per the table below:

    VM Name # of IPs Description
    DC 1 Domain Controller
    XD 1 XenDesktop Delivery Controller, StoreFront, Citrix Licensing
    NSVPX 3 Optional NetScaler Secure Gateway