architecting a global xenapp farm with regional users using netscaler and storefront
DESCRIPTION
This session documents challenges and solutions when designing an environment that allowed employees to connect from anywhere in the world to applications and data located in a specific region. This project’s objectives were replacing Secure Gateway, improving the user experience and building a future-proof environment. Learn about the use of NetScaler global server load balancing and StoreFront customization, and how they were architected to balance cost and functionality.TRANSCRIPT
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Note: Exis2ng A&O network based on backbone between UK & Singapore with other offices connec2ng into backbone. Result is no direct connec2on between sites like North America & Australia.
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How do we route people to their “home” NetScaler?
Scenario: User from Australia travels to US
Accesses global URL
Gets directed to US NetScaler
Logs in but then traverses our WAN to Australia
Result:
Unacceptable performance
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How do we route people to their “home” NetScaler?
Scenario: User from Australia travels to US
Accesses global URL
Gets directed to US NetScaler
Logs in but then traverses our WAN to Australia
Result:
Unacceptable performance
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