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Citrix App Preparation Tool for Mobile Apps

Citrix have released a new version of App Preparation Tool for Mobile Apps. This release now supports iOS and Android apps, this is a huge step forward for Citrix to manage mobile apps in the enterprise. At Citrix Synergy in Barcelona its Citrix strategy to be a strong player that will deliver enterprise solutions which will solve many companies mobile business challenges. This is to provide a better and much more securely mobile platform provided by Citrix. This is the first step for Citrix to final support iOS and Android next we might see support for the Windows 8 mobile platform.

App Preparation Tool for Mobile Apps

Mobile app management allows you to securely manage and deliver mobile apps to users. With the Citrix App Preparation Tool, you can wrap iOS and Android apps to secure access and enforce policies. After you wrap the app, you can upload the app to CloudGateway. Users can then download and install the app from Citrix Receiver. They can subsequently open and work with the app from an icon on the home screen, on the mobile device, or from the Receiver home page.

How the App Preparation Tool Works

Citrix provides the Citrix App Preparation Tool so that you can wrap a mobile app for iOS or Android with Citrix logic and policies. The tool can securely wrap an app that was created within your organization or a mobile app made outside the company. After the app is wrapped, you can upload the app to CloudGateway.

After you download the App Preparation Tool from My Citrix on the Citrix Web site, when you run the tool, the tool prompts you to follow basic steps. For both types of app, use the following guidelines:

  • Provide the app name and optional details about the app.
  • Provide a list of devices to exclude. The devices in the list cannot run the app.
  • Save the new Citrix CMA (.cma) or MDX (.mdx) file that the tool creates to your computer. The CMA or MDX file is the wrapped app that contains Citrix logic and policies.

For iOS apps, you need to following these basic steps:

  • Specify an iOS mobile app IPA file.
  • Choose the iOS Distribution Provisioning Profile and Distribution Certificate to sign the app for distribution.

For Android apps, you need to follow these basic steps:

  • Specify an Android mobile app APK file.
  • Choose the Java Development Kit (JDK) on your computer for wrapping Android mobile apps.
  • Choose the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) on your computer for wrapping Android mobile apps.
  • Choose the Android APK Tool.
  • Choose the keystore for signing Android mobile apps.

When you run the App Preparation Tool, the app determines the application type and version. You can select the minimum and maximum operating system versions.

After you complete wrapping the app, you then upload the CMA or MDX file to CloudGateway. You use the AppController management console to configure specific application details and policy settings that Citrix Receiver enforces. When users log on by using Receiver, the app appears in the store. Users can then subscribe, download and install the app on their device. For more information about configuring the app details and policy settings in AppController, see Adding Mobile Apps to AppController.

Source

Download Citrix App Preparation Tool for Mobile Apps for iOS / Android here (Require MyCitrix ID)

Citrix ShareFile Sync 1.3 for Mac

Citrix have released a new version of Citrix ShareFile Sync 1.3 for Mac. I have been waiting for this release cause i loved the new version but i didnt get all my shared folders synchronized so i had to use my parallel Windows 8 with my Citrix ShareFile Sync to get my company data that way, not so smart but it was a solution.

Whats new in Citrix ShareFile Sync 1.3 for Mac

ShareFile Sync for Mac is designed to provide ShareFile Enterprise customers with an easy way to access and synchronize personal folders from your ShareFile account to your local computer.

For MAC OS X 10.7 and 10.8

New Features include:

  • Support for Europe control plane
  • Support for synchronizing shared folders

Source

Download Citrix ShareFile Sync 1.3 for Mac here (Require MyCitrix ID)

Citrix ShareFile Sync v1.1 for Mac OSX

Citrix have released a new version of Citrix ShareFile Sync v.1.1 for Mac OSX.

If you use Citrix ShareFile and own a Apple w. OSX, I highly recommend you use this new version of ShareFile Sync for Mac.

Known issues:

  • SAML authentication is currently not supported for OSX versions 10.6.8 or earlier.
  • The launch website option from the ShareFile Sync notification area icon does not function.
  • When using certain complex passwords.
  • Installing Citrix Receiver with the FMD plugin in combination with this release is not supported.

Source

Download Citrix ShareFile Sync v1.1 for Mac OSX here (require MyCitrix ID)

Citrix Receiver for Mac 11.6

About Receiver for Mac 11.6

Citrix Receiver for Mac provides users with self-service access to resources published on XenApp or XenDesktop servers. Receiver combines ease of deployment and use, and offers quick, secure access to hosted applications, desktops, and data.

Receiver also provides on-demand access to Windows, Web, and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. You can use it for Web access or configure it for use with Citrix CloudGateway.

What’s New

Citrix Receiver for Mac 11.6 provides the following new features and enhancements for customers:

  • Simplified use for first-time and returning users. Users can set up a Receiver account by entering an email address or a server URL. Receiver determines the Access Gateway or Storefront server, or AppController virtual appliance associated with the email address and then prompts the user to log on and proceed with the configuration.
  • ShareFile integration. When used with Citrix ShareFile Enterprise, Receiver enables users to share and send documents from the Receiver window. Documents are stored in the cloud and synchronized with Receiver across all devices.
  • Template to create a site-specific download site. For administrators who need more control, Citrix provides a template you can use to create a download site for Receiver.
  • Access to SaaS applications from outside the firewall without a VPN. Receiver for Mac 11.6 does not require a VPN connection to access SaaS applications remotely. (Enterprise Web applications published and accessed through CloudGateway still require a VPN connection.)
  • HDX RealTime Webcam Video Compression. HDX RealTime provides a webcam video compression option to improve bandwidth efficiency and latency tolerance during video conferencing.
  • Dynamic Client Drive Mapping. Dynamic client drive mapping enables users to interact with storage devices connected to the user device during a XenDesktop or XenApp session automatically, without the need to map those devices in advance.
  • Support for Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion). You can install Receiver for Mac 11.6 on the latest Mac operating system. The Receiver for Mac 11.6 installation package is signed with a Developer ID certificate for simplified installation with Gatekeeper.

Source

Download Citrix Receiver 11.6 for Mac (Notice the Receiver size is 33.1Mb)

Citrix ShareFile Sync for Mac Tech Preview

ShareFile Sync for Mac Tech Preview is designed to provide ShareFile Enterprise customers with an easy way to access and synchronize personal folders from your ShareFile account to your local computer.

For MAC OS X 10.7 and 10.6 New Features include:

  • Real time synchronization of files
  • File overlays and Sharefile context menu in Finder
  • Real time status updates in the system tray
  • Support for accounts using Active Directory credentials Documentation can be found in eDocs.

Source

Download Citrix ShareFile Sync for Mac Tech Preview here (Require MyCitrix ID)