Goliath Logon Simulator for Citrix Prerequisites
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Are You Ready to Install?
Use our pre-installation checklist below to make sure all items are in place before beginning the installation
process. For further explanation, please read the official Goliath Logon Simulator for Citrix Requirements on page 8
or contact a support engineer at [email protected].
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Download the Goliath Performance Monitor (GPM) Server
Internet Explorer (IE) 11 or new installed
Citrix Receiver 4.0 or newer installed
.NET 3.5 SP1 installed
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security disabled
Internet Explorer security disabled for trusted sites
Add Web Interface or StoreFront site to IE trusted sites
Have ready a dedicated Citrix test account with rights to the applications or desktops to be launched
Service Account (local or domain) with local administrator right on the GPM server
Logon Simulator files downloaded
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Table of Contents
I.
Deployment Architecture .................................................................................................................................. 4
A. Standalone .................................................................................................................................................4
B. Integrated with Goliath Performance Monitor .........................................................................................5
II.
Goliath Logon Simulator for Citrix Prerequisites ............................................................................................... 6
III. Introduction to Goliath Logon Simulator for Citrix ........................................................................................... 7
IV. Goliath Logon Simulator Proof of Concept Limitations..................................................................................... 7
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Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................................................................ 8
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I.
Deployment Architecture
There are two different ways to deploy Logon Simulator:
A. Standalone
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B. Integrated with Goliath Performance Monitor
LOGON SIMULATOR + PERFORMANCE MONITOR
INTEGRATED DEPLOYMENT ARCHITECTURE
GOLIATH INFRASTRUCTURE
REMOTE SQL SERVER *
MS SQL Server
2008 - 2014
WEB CONSOLE
Service Account
with DBO rights
TCP: 80
Configuration
Scheduling
Alert Configuration
Reporting
LOGON SIMULATOR &
PERFORMANCE MONITOR
SERVER
TCP: 82
TCP: 82
XENAPP SESSION
HOST
Windows 2008R2 – 2012R2
Minimum of 4 vCPUs & 8 GB Memory
25 GB of Disk Space
.NET 3.5 SP1
TCP: 82
TCP: 82
VDI
CITRIX DELIVERY CONTROLLERS
XENAPP ZDC/DC
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4.5 – 7.6
.NET 3.5 SP1
TCP: 80/443
XENDESKTOP
DDC/DC
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5.5 – 7.6
.NET 3.5 SP1
REMOTE CITRIX
ENVIROMENT
LOCAL CITRIX
ENVIROMENT
WORKSTATION
WORKSTATION
TCP
80/443
TCP
80/443
NETSCALER
SERVER
SERVER
TCP
80/443
TCP
80/443
STOREFRONT /
WEB INTERFACE
VM
VM
LEGEND
* Agents deployed to XenApp and XenDesktop controllers ensure simulated users are logging off correctly following simulations
** For evaluation, Goliath ships with embedded SQL Express 2008R2 database
NOTE: The ports and protocols displayed are the defaults. They can be modified if desired.
Citrix Receiver
Goliath Intelligent Agent: very light weight, it uses 0.1% CPU, 1.5 MB size on Disk, about 25 MB RAM
Goliath Logon Simulator Agent for Citrix
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Goliath Logon Simulator for Citrix Prerequisites
Table 1 - Goliath Logon Simulator Requirements
Goliath Logon Simulator Server
Platform: Virtual Machine or Physical Server
OS: Windows Server 2008 R2 – 2012 R2
Network: Static IP Address
vCPU: Minimum of 4 cores or vCPUs
Memory: Minimum of 8GB RAM
Disk: 25GB of disk space
Dependencies: .NET 3.5 SP1
Firewall: TCP ports 80 and 82. Both must be opened
inbound and port 80 must be enabled outbound for remote
access to the console. These ports can be changed from the
default as needed.
Optional: PDF Reader to view installed product
documentation
Simulation Endpoint
Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop Delivery
Controller
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OS: Windows Server 2008 R2 – 2012 R2, Windows 7 – 8.1
Dependencies: GPM Agent deployed & .NET 3.5
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 11
Citrix Receiver: versions 4+
Citrix Account: Dedicated Citrix test account with rights to
applications or desktops to be launched
User Account Control: Disabled at the System level
IE Security: Disabled for trusted sites with Citrix Portal
added to whitelist
Firewall: TCP port 82 must be opened outbound. All ports
can be changed.
Dependencies: Intelligent Agent deployed to ZDC/Delivery
Controller with the Logon Simulator Session Interface
Handler enabled
Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop 7.0-7.6: The Intelligent Agent
must run as a Windows Service account with Citrix Admin
read-only rights and local admin rights
Note: If using Windows Server 2012 or later, .NET 3.5
Feature must be installed.
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Introduction to Goliath Logon Simulator for Citrix
The Goliath Logon Simulator enables a Citrix administrator to:
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Simulate the logon process locally, remotely, or in the cloud,
Generate failure and application/desktop availability alerts,
Identify the root cause of issues encounters, and
Troubleshoot and resolve these issues prior to end users being impacted.
Much more than a point-in-time testing utility or traditional load testing tool, the Goliath Logon Simulator is a
must-have proactive performance tool for Citrix administrators that can be integrated into the ongoing IT
operations toolset.
When Citrix logon issues occur, they are usually a result of problems in one or more of these three areas:
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Remote location connection
Application or desktop availability
The Citrix delivery infrastructure
The Goliath Logon Simulator facilitates continuous and real-time testing of the Citrix delivery infrastructure by
simulating the exact same steps a user would take during the logon process. By launching real sessions with test
user accounts, the Goliath Logon Simulator provides visibility into all applications and desktops being launched
and whether they are succeeding, failing or slow. This allows the Goliath Logon Simulator to alert the Citrix
administrator to a problem the moment it occurs.
If there is a logon failure, an administrator will be alerted immediately and pinpoint where the failure occurred
and the root cause. In cases where the logon is simply slow, the administrator can see the breakdown of the logon
process, in real-time, to determine where in the process the slowness occurred. For example, group policy
processing, scripts and profile loading.
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Goliath Logon Simulator Proof of Concept Limitations
Goliath Logon Simulator Proof of Concepts (POC) will be limited to launching a single Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop
application or desktop from one location.
If your evaluation or POC process requires a different configuration than the licensing allows for, please contact
your account manager or Goliath Sales or Support as follows for assistance:
Sales:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-855-465-4284
Support:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-855-465-4282
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
List all abbreviations and acronyms used in this document.
Table 1 Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviation / Acronym
Description
CPU
Central Processing Unit
GB
Gigabyte
GPM
Goliath Performance Monitor
IE
Internet Explorer
IP
Internet Protocol
IT
Information Technology
MB
Megabyte
PDF
Portable Document Format
POC
Proof of Concept
RAM
Random Access Memory
SP
Service Pack
SQL
Structured Query Language
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
vCPU
Virtual CPU
ZDC
Zone Data Collector
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