Infrastructure & Data Center
Citrix Infrastructure & Data Center Solutions
Citrix Infrastructure & Data Center Solutions
Citrix empowers businesses with secure access to applications and desktops from anywhere. Its infrastructure solutions are designed to support secure virtualization, hybrid cloud deployments, and high-performance data centers for companies of all sizes.
Citrix Hypervisor (Formerly XenServer)
| Edition | Use Case | Ideal User Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Basic virtualization, VDI labs | Up to 100 users |
| Premium | Enterprise VDI, high-performance apps | 100–1000+ users |
Purpose:
A powerful and efficient virtualization platform optimized for virtual app and desktop delivery.
Key Features:
● High-performance GPU virtualization
● Dynamic workload balancing
● Live VM migration
● Advanced memory optimization
Citrix DaaS & Virtual Apps and Desktops
Secure and scalable rack infrastructure to house servers, storage, and networking equipment.
| Solution | Use Case | Ideal User Count |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix DaaS Standard | SMBs, remote workers, browser-based apps | Up to 250 users |
| Citrix DaaS Advanced |
Hybrid deployments, secure access, analytics | 250–1000 users |
|
Citrix DaaS Premium Plus |
Large enterprise, automation, HDX 3D Pro support |
1000–10,000+ users |
Purpose:
Deliver secure virtual apps and desktops to any device, from any cloud or data center.
Key Benefits:
● Centralized management
● Flexible deployment (on-prem, cloud, hybrid)
● Secure access with contextual policy control
● Integration with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
Citrix Application Delivery and Load Balancing (Citrix ADC)
| Model Type | Use Case |
Throughput Range | User Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Citrix ADC VPX |
Virtual appliance for SMBs or Dev Test | 10 Mbps – 3 Gbps | Up to 500 users |
|
Citrix ADC MPX |
Physical appliance for mid-large orgs |
500 Mbps – 200 Gbps | 500–5000+ users |
|
Citrix ADC SDX |
Multi-tenant platform for enterprises | Up to 100 Gbps | 5000–10000+ users |
|
Citrix ADC BLX |
Bare-metal solution for telcos/cloud | High-performance |
Cloud-scale deployments |
Purpose:
Ensure availability, performance, and security of your apps and APIs across hybrid environments.
Features:
● SSL offloading
● Web app firewall (WAF)
● GSLB (Global Server Load Balancing)
● Real-time analytics
Citrix Secure Access – Gateway Solutions
| Solution Type | Use Case | Users Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix Gateway VPX | Remote access, VPN for SMBs | Up to 250 users |
| Citrix Gateway MPX | Hardware-based secure access | 250–5000 users |
| Citrix Gateway SDX | Multi-tenant VPN for large enterprise |
5000–10,000+ users |
Purpose:
Deliver secure remote access to apps and desktops, including SSL VPN and Zero Trust solutions.
Supports:
● Multi-factor authentication
● Endpoint posture checks
● Secure browser isolation
Citrix Analytics for Security & Performance
| Edition | Use Case | Ideal Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics for Security | Detect threats, unusual behaviors |
500–10,000+ users |
|
Analytics for Performance |
Monitor app usage, user experience | All user tiers |
Uses ML & AI to identify:
● Insider threats
● Performance bottlenecks
● App latency root causes
Citrix SD-WAN (Now NetScaler SD-WAN)
| Appliance Model | Use Case | Branch User Size |
|---|---|---|
| SD-WAN 1100 | 2100 | Small branch or home office | Up to 100 users |
| SD-WAN 4100 | 5100 | Mid-size branches | 100–1000 users |
| SD-WAN 6100 | 11000 |
Large enterprise aggregation hub |
1000–10,000+ users |
Purpose:
Deliver optimized, reliable, and secure branch connectivity for app delivery.
Delivers:
● MPLS-like performance on broadband
● WAN optimization & QoS
● Secure SaaS access
Citrix Solution Sizing Guide
| Business Size | Recommended Citrix Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Small Business (+200 users) |
Citrix Hypervisor Standard, DaaS Standard, VPX ADC, Gateway VPX |
|
Mid-size Business (200–1000 users) |
Citrix Hypervisor Premium, DaaS Advanced, ADC MPX, Gateway MPX |
|
Large Enterprise (1000–10,000+ users) |
DaaS Premium Plus, ADC SDX, Gateway SDX, Citrix Analytics, SD-WAN 6100+ |
Why Choose Citrix for Infrastructure & Data Centers?
✔ End-to-end security for apps, desktops, and users
✔ Flexible deployment across any cloud or on-prem
✔ Optimized user experience with HDX and smart analytics
✔ Scalable solutions from 50 users to 50,000+
✔ Enhanced app delivery and network optimization through SD-WAN & ADC
