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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!

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

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

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

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.

Citrix License Activation Service (LAS): Goodbye License Files

If you’re a Citrix customer and thinking “next week…” right now — understandable. But starting April 15, 2026, file-based Citrix license files will no longer work. This is not a warning; it’s a hard shutdown date. That means: if you haven’t migrated to LAS by then, you risk real outages (apps, desktops, or features depending … Continue reading "Citrix License Activation Service (LAS): Goodbye License Files"Der Beitrag Citrix License Activation Service (LAS): Goodbye License Files ers

Workaround after Remote Assistance Error

After installing the January 2026 Microsoft security updates, Remote Assistance (msra.exe) no longer works on multiple Windows versions. This directly affects Citrix Director Shadowing, as the generated invite files can no longer be opened on patched systems. The issue is caused by a security hardening related to CVE-2026-20824 – Windows Remote Assistance Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. While the fix is … Continue reading "Workaround after Remote Assistance Error"Der Beitrag Workaro

Working With Project Managers

Dealing with... Working with... There's a difference when it comes to being in IT and having Project Managers involved.In this episode, D.J. takes some drive-time to talk unfiltered about some of the good and bad experiences he's had with PMs over the years.Hey, tickets are currently available for the UNFROZEN LIVE event! https://l2l.thrive-it.com You're always welcome to watch the VIDEO version and subscribe on YouTube! YouTube feeds update FIRST for this podcast so we very much recommend you s

Migration of Citrix databases

With the latest Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (CVAD) LTSR version, older SQL Server versions have been discontinued. If you want to keep your environment stable and supportable, there is no way around migrating the Citrix databases (site, logging, monitoring) to modern SQL servers (2019/2022). Whether cluster, always on or mirroring – the procedure remains … Continue reading "Migration of Citrix databases"Der Beitrag Migration of Citrix databases erschien zuerst auf Deyda.net.

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Mapping Citrix to Omnissa VDI Capabilities

IntroSolution Component Mapping💡 Solutions Offering & Protocol💡 Control, Brokering, Provisioning and Management Constructs💡 Machine Provisioning and Resource Presentation Constructs💡 Access & Identity Components and Scale Constructs💡 External Access, Gateway and Load Balancing Constructs💡 Profile Management and User Environment Management💡 Endpoint Client and Device Components (VDI focused)💡 Database Requirements💡 Help Desk, Analytics, Visibility and Monitoring💡 Dedicated Security Tools

Distributing Prism Central Recovery Points for VDI Environments

IntroSummary and Technical BitsIntroIn many Nutanix deployments, VDI environments often represent many VMs, clusters, and distributed Prism Centrals. Any well-architected VDI solution, at scale, will align to a block and pod architecture, ensuring that pods can self-sustain and scale as required.With these architectures, a common scenario arises: How do you keep gold images in sync between clusters, to ensure a consistent deployment across one or many pods (clusters)?There are many ways to addre

Get Out!

Did a seasoned Consulting Architect just tell you to go deliver Door Dash?Yes.Yes, he did.Today we're talking benefits of getting out of the house with a purpose - how the context shift can help with stress, believe it or not.Resource of the week: https://thrive-it.com/tryvsiEnjoy a deep dive of Just Do THIS and then go grab your copy! https://it.justdothis.netAs always, we'd appreciate your leaving a review on your platform of choice!

Getting Hired in I.T.

Real talk about getting a job.The reality is that the best time to think about it is when you currently have a job and can start networking. The second-best time is right now.Resources:eGInnovations Free Tier: https://thrive-it.com/egfreeGetting Hired via LinkedIn Episode: https://youtu.be/aXY3X8FDuH8Learn more about Just Do THIS: https://it.justdothis.net/