Citrix Tools and News

NetScaler – TLS Citrix VDA with TLS 1.3

Reading Time: 3minutesOverviewThis Quickpost contains informations about deploying a secure frontend to backend communication with NetScaler, using TLS 1.3 to achieve a continues 443 TCP (UDP with EDT / DTLS) connection from NetScaler Frontend (HDX Gateway) to NetScaler Backend (Citrix VDA) to be able to disable the classic HDX Ports like 1494 (ICA) and 2598 (CGP).Also, we’ve stumbled across a connection issue with TLS 1.3, details in the post.Normally I would prefer to use HDX Direct, bu

Coming back to Chaos from Vacation!!!

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Chrome: 4GB to EVERY User Profile (Unless You Do THIS!)

Google Chrome is now automatically (as in, not waiting for permission) downloading a 4 GB Local AI model into EVERY USER's Local App Data. Bandwidth implications aside, if you are running an EUC Environment like Citrix, this is TROUBLE.But - here's a quick hint on what to do about it.IF YOU NEED MY HELP: You may now book an hour with me directly - no need for invoicing - you can use your corporate credit card: https://contact.djeshelman.com/widget/bookings/an-hour-with-djDownload Google Chrome G

Thanks #Citrix Heroes! More Coming Soon! #shorts

You guys are blowing me away with your encouragement and support, and that gives me immense motivation to continue this journey. Citrix isn't going away anytime soon as near as I can tell, we're going to keep going with this, and I'm excited to hear what else you want to see!Let me know what challenges, requests and anything else you'd like to see here or on our sister channel, Thrive-IT! https://thrive-it.com/currentsurvey

Character of a Citrix Hero. Day 14 #shorts ##superfanschallenge

On this final day of Citrix Hero Binge Or Cringe I look at the last sentences of the book. In there, I reveal the true character of the #citrixhero They learn, do, and then share!So that's what I'm calling for. Share what you learned publicly - it'll matter far more than certifications for you but mostly because it helps others!I am more than willing to host your content - if it gets you going, let's do it!Don't forget to leave me a comment about where you see this all going in 5 years, any ques

I made Mark Templeton cry, and here's why

I really did share a cry with Mark Templeton, because a #CitrixHero has a big heart for others. We want to see the world better than we found it.Don't forget to leave me a comment about where you see this all going in 5 years, any questions you have, or even things you'd like to see me tackle on this channel!#citrix#superfanschallenge

Did I go too far? Binge or Cringe Citrix Hero: Bonus Chapter!

Binge or Cringe Citrix Hero... the Bonus Chapter on Chane Management... I originally thought this was basically filler. But I have come to realize it is one of the most important one, not a bonus!Be sure to subscribe... the community has spoken and new full length videos on how this Citrix thing works in the real world are coming!#citrix#citrixhero#superfanschallenge

Citrix Hero Appreciation Week 2026 - Live Roast of my book!

Join me live with your questions and stories as I share what I plan to change and go into much more detail as to why!

Citrix Hero Appreciation Week 2026 - Live Roast of my book!

Join me live with your questions and stories as I share what I plan to change and go into much more detail as to why!

I SCREWED this up six years ago. Binge or Cringe Citrix Hero Ch 6 #shorts #superfanschallenge

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Active Directory - Binge or Cringe? #citrix Hero Ch 5 #shorts #superfanschallenge

We're back with 'Binge or Cringe?' diving into Chapter 5, focusing on Active Directory for CVAD... Are you enjoying this series? Give a Like if you are!This episode explores the challenges and 'best practices' for structuring Active Directory, discussing 'OUs', 'group policy' and 'server management'. We question current recommendations and personal practices in 'windows server administration' for 'virtual desktop' environments.About D.J.D.J. Eshelman aka "The Citrix Coach" has been working in In

The #LEGO IT Department Gets It #shorts #relatable #officehumor

Well - what DOES I.T. Stand for?Help us out and share this truth-filled LEGO video!The reality is that we are seeing more and more burnout and trauma in I.T. and D.J. is working on a few projects around that. Most notably a fiction book (think The Phoenix Project or The Goal)To get on the waiting list for the Launch and Early Review team for the book - head to https://outagebook.com and we'll send you updates!You're not alone even when you feel like you are and the pressure is mounting! Let's st

Why the Hate? Happy LAS Day #citrixheroes #superfanschallenge

Happy Citrix LAS Day!Story time about why I have always like the technology since 2004!We're pausing 'Binge or Cringe?' for another day to reflect on a personal journey. This video addresses the 'hate comments' I've received on my 'youtube channel', and what happened since on LinkedIn and elsewhere. It's a 'motivational video' about maintaining a 'positive thinking' mindset, even when facing negativity.And again - happy Citrix Hero Appreciation Week!D.J. Eshelman aka "The Citrix Coach" has been

NetScaler – Session Hijack Protection X-Forwarded-For

Reading Time: 5minutesOverviewProtecting an authenticated User’s Session is very important in todays world. Hijacking an active Session is nothing new, taking over an existing session is the golden ticket for unwanted access, regardless of the MFA methods.In 2024, NetScaler introduced a new expression called AAA.USER.SOURCEIP to check for existing sessions and a match of the Source-IP. Access got denied with Responder. All details and how to reproduce the issue, see here.The biggest painp

Clearing the Air: I Support People, Not Products #CitrixHero #superfanschallenge

Clearing the air about me and Citrix... and who I care about more.Spoiler: I'm more supportive of you than I am a shill for the product... its all about People over Product for me.You may need to hear this today: we appreciate you! This video is an inspirational message of gratitude for those taking on demanding responsibilities, especially in fields like IT. We want to offer motivational support and employee recognition for your dedication.#superfanschallenge #citrix _________D.J. Eshelman aka

Citrix Hero Appreciation Week: Lets make it happen #shorts #superfanschallenge Ep 7

We're declaring Citrix Hero Appreciation Week!Coming off of a 15 hour change with a Sev1 incident impacting a global company is just no fun.This is the kind of stuff Citrix Heroes are faced with as April 15th 2026 approaches.We need an appreciation week!LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/djeshelmanfollow me there and find my posts about this!!D.J. Eshelman aka "The Citrix Coach" has been working in Information Technology since about 1997, but is most well known for his work as an Independent Cons

Does Size Matter? (Of your VM 😉) Binge or Cringe - Citrix Hero #4

We're back with 'Binge or Cringe?' diving into Chapter Three of 'Be a Citrix Hero,' focusing on the crucial topic of workload placement for Citrix virtual machines. This episode explores the challenges and best practices for isolating workloads and optimizing resource utilization within a 'cluster', emphasizing proper configuration for performance and scalability. We also discuss 'cpu usage' and 'memory management' considerations for virtual machines, ensuring optimal 'optimization' in your 'vir

Would I do it again? #Citrix Hero 6 years old today

April 10, 2020 to April 10, 2026Would I do this over again?Pausing Binge Or Cringe for a day to reflect back on six years.I started the #Citrixhero concept in 2018 with a concept of teaching people my "secrets" of consulting every month.That was reduced a bit into an online course in 2019.Then just before COVID, I decided to take the concepts wider with a worldwide book release.Wow.I never thought I'd see a day a book like this sell thousands of copies.... but here we are.Would I do it all over?

Install new Microsoft Teams (version 2) in Citrix

The new version of Microsoft Teams (often referred to as “Teams 2.0”) has been the new standard since July 1, 2024. For VDI environments, this means: In short:There is no way back. The real game changer (that many underestimate)The new Microsoft Teams is no longer delivered as an MSI or EXE package, but exclusively as: … Continue reading "Install new Microsoft Teams (version 2) in Citrix"Der Beitrag Install new Microsoft Teams (version 2) in Citrix erschien zuerst auf Deyda.net.

Is This 6-Year-Old Security Advice BROKEN? #citrix #netscaler #cybersecurity

We're back with 'Binge or Cringe?' diving into Chapter Two of 'Be a Citrix Hero,' focusing on the crucial topic of Citrix NetScaler, also known as Citrix ADC. I'll be reviewing its contents, especially concerning networking and application security, to see if an upgrade is needed. Does this chapter still offer relevant insights for today's network security challenges?Check out my favorite analog tool right now, the Pilot 4 Color ballpoint pen: https://amzn.to/4sbAj0G (this is an Amazon affiliate