27. July 2010 by Tony.

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8. July 2010 by Tony.

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FusionStorm — “Making Technology Work” — is a leading, national provider of IT products, professional services, support contract services and 24×7 managed services for enterprises of all sizes. The company delivers complete solutions for system infrastructure, storage, networking, voice-over-IP, security, database, disaster recovery, managed hosting and remote managed services. FusionStorm offices include San Francisco (HQ), San Jose, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Boston and Chicago. We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer, Desktop Virtualization on the East Coast. Position Summary: The SSE provides technical leadership and solution/project delivery for customer-facing projects of any size or degree of complexity. In addition, the SSE will perform complex technical analysis and hands-on technical tasks as part of assigned projects. The SSE is relied upon to accurately execute projects within time and budget and provide significant knowledge transfer to more junior team members and customers. Work with practice director in tuning project scope based on project experience. Some scoping of projects when not engaged in project and solution delivery engagements. Primary Duties / Responsibilities: * Plans and leads all aspects of all projects. * Effectively multi-tasks across multiple initiatives/projects with a high speed of delivery. * Acts as the primary interface for the client or project manager for basic to intermediate projects. * Takes an active role in business development of net-new or follow on engagements. * Provides technical “thought leadership” to the sales team as well as junior and other practice leaders and members as necessary. * Leads, plans and designs technical solutions that meet, or exceed, customer requirements and expectations. * Creates an environment where others feel it is safe to be open and candid, and where conflicting ideas and opinions are regularly discussed. * Takes full responsibility for overall execution and delivery of critical tasks or projects. * Stays focused on department and strategic priorities and allocates their time and resources accordingly. * Steadily leads others through the ambiguity and newness of both planned and unexpected project changes. * Mentors, coaches, provides timely feedback, and helps develop the skills of others; attracts new talent to the team. * Works with and through others to consistently break down barriers between departments. * Exemplifies excellence by setting high standards for themselves and others, while demonstrating endurance and the ability to lead the team through major obstacles. * Leads by example and wouldn’t think of asking others to do something he/she wouldn’t gladly do. * Engages, encourages and inspires colleagues and customers through a positive personal presence. Primary Qualifications and Requirements: * Positive customer service attitude * Extensive track record implementing large, complex enterprise-class solutions using Citrix, Microsoft and VMware technologies * Extensive experience in delivery of technical collateral across entire portfolio (white papers, knowledge base, Education courseware, etc). Technical Skills o Extensive skills with Citrix Products and Technologies and/or competitive and relevant technologies. o Knowledge of server and desktop virtualization. o Extensive skills with Windows Networking, Active Directory, GPO. o Advanced Networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing, Firewalls, Network Security) Requirements (Education, Certification, Training, and Experience) o 1-3 yrs experience as virtualization SE, Consulting Manager, or equivalent experience. o Willing to travel 50% of the time with 70-80% of this travel within the GEO for GEO-based roles. o The following certifications preferred: CCIA, CCEE, CCEA, CCA, MCSE/MCITP. o Specific knowledge for the qualified candidate would include: o Extensive XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler, or XenServer hands-on. Additional Qualifications and Requirements * Application Development, SQL, and/or scripting experience a plus * Citrix CCI a plus. Would act as the primary Instructor for specific Citrix Authorized training classes. * VMware VCP, VTSP a plus ( or equivalent ESX, ESXi, vShpere, and View experience and hands-on). Want to know more about FusionStorm? Please visit our website at www.fusionstorm.com and CHECK OUT OUR GREAT BENEFITS! In addition to offering competitive compensation plans and long-term career opportunities, FusionStorm provides an attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to its employees’ good health, future financial security and peace of mind. Please visit our website for more information about our competitive benefits package: http://www.fusionstorm.com/careers/benefits.html. You must be authorized to work in the United States. FusionStorm is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. No AGENCIES, please. We are not obligated to pay any fees for any individuals we decide to hire.

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14. May 2010 by Tony.

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7. May 2010 by Tony.

Preparing for a Citrix Exam (3 part blog series)

http://www.dabcc.com/article.aspx?id=12529

XenDesktop Design Handbook

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX120760

XenDesktop Scalability Analysis

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX119775

http://support.citrix.com/product/xd/v3.0/technote/

http://appsense.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/some-citrix-xendesktop-troubleshooting-tips/

XenDesktop 4 Training

https://www.citrix.com/English/mycitrix/content.asp?contentID=1859191

XenDesktop Sites

XenDesktop 4 Web Site - http://citrix.com/xd4

XenDesktop 4 Executive Video - http://citrix.com/xd4/video

XenDesktop Developer Network - http://community.citrix.com/cdn/xd

XenDesktop 4 Blogs- http://citrix.com/xd4/blogs

XenDesktop Product Page - http://citrix.com/xendesktop/

Current video series available on Citrix TV are:

§  Citrix XenServer - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/137

§  Citrix XenApp - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/131

§  Citrix XenDesktop - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/135

§  Citrix XenDesktop Overview - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/106

§  Citrix NetScaler - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/133

§  Citrix Provisioning Services - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/136

§  Citrix Web Interface - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/129

§  Citrix Merchandising Server - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/124

§  Citrix Password Manager - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/126

§  Citrix EdgeSight - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/132

§  Citrix Workflow Studio - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/130

§  Citrix Access Gateway Standard Edition - http://www.citrix.com/tv/#series/134

http://community.citrix.com/p/askthearchitect#home

Third Party Site hosting Citrix videos

http://citrix.utipu.com

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29. December 2009 by Tony.

The NetScaler VPX virtual appliance has some decisive differences from its MPX hardware counterparts. While the performance differences are well documented, some of the finer networking related points are a bit obscure and not readily discoverable. While none of them are likely to be show stoppers, it’s important to be familiar with the limitations.

Here’s a short table I’ve assembled describing the impact of the hypervisor on the NetScaler virtual appliance as compared to the network stack of the MPX:

Licensing Changes in VPX 9.1 Build 100.3:
For VPX appliances only, the 9.1_100.3 license software will check the MAC address of the FIRST INTERFACE listed. In previous builds, the license software checked the MAC address of the NEWEST INTERFACE. For VPX customers who upgrade to 9.1_100.3, this change will invalidate licenses on VMs which had more than one interface. They will need to revisit MyCitrix.com licensing portal to re-host their license. CTX122426 – NetScaler VPX Licensing Guide has been updated with the rehosting instructions.

VPX owners are allowed to relicense their VPX system up to 3 times.

References: XenServer Administrator’s Guide: Chapter 4, Networking

thanx to Richard Davis for this blog !

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