Installing XenApp using the Wizard-Based Server Role Manager

There are two different ways to deploy XenApp 6.5 servers: using the Wizard-Based Server Role Manager or the command line. Usually the first option is the preferred one when we need to deploy one or two specific roles and the second option is the best when we need to deploy multiple (and identical) servers using scripts. We are going to learn more about deploying an entire server using unattended scripts in Chapter 4, Advanced XenApp Deployment.

This step is common to all setup processes. To start the setup William needs to open the DVD or mount the .ISO file (if he is using a Virtual Machine or a remote console) and run the file autorun.exe in the root of the disk.

1. After autorun.exe has been executed, the Citrix XenApp installation menu is displayed.

2. He selects Install XenApp Server.

   

3. If .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is not installed on the server, XenApp wizard will launch the setup of the .NET Framework 3.5. The following pop-up will be...