This IT Briefing is based on a Webcast presented by representatives from Citrix, HP, and Intel. Dennis Arnold, Solution Architect, Citrix Systems, begins by describing XenDesktop and XenApp, and how they work together. By implementing Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp together and leveraging a backend infrastructure based on Intel ProLiant servers, HP LeftHand SAN solution, and Intel Xeon 5500 series processors, you can implement the most cost effective virtual desktop delivery system for all users across your enterprise. Dennis details the Citrix back-end solution and touches on the HP infrastructure.

In the second portion of this paper, Dave Glatfelter, Virtualization Specialist, ESS Solution Alliances, discusses why storage matters in a virtual desktop environment and how HP LeftHand P4000 SAN solutions complement Citrix desktop virtualization solutions. He explains what those requirements are and how the HP LeftHand Solution addresses those requirements.

Finally, Clyde Hedrick, Marketing Manager Digital Office Platform Division, Intel Corp., discusses Intel’s vision for client virtualization and how Intel vPro technologies enhance client virtualization. He also introduces a new client hypervisor technology that's under joint development by Citrix and Intel.