Citrix and f5 user? Time to seriously consider an f5 to NetScaler migration As thousands of global Citrix customers transition to Universal HMC and Citrix Platform licences, the availability of unlimited NetScaler instances has raised questions from those organisations running f5 to do what appears to be a very similar…
Getting the most out of the NetScaler entitlement in Citrix Universal HMC Citrix changes to product packaging have recently introduced the Universal Hybrid Multi Cloud licence subscription, and while some organisations (even Citrix partners) have struggled to see the value, we’ve been helping IT teams cut through the FUD to…
NetScaler 13.0 EoL 15th July 2024 - what to do now NetScaler (formerly Citrix ADC) 13.0 software will no longer be supported from July 15th 2024, as the previously announced End of Life (EoL) notification is actioned by the vendor. While our NetScaler managed service and SME on Demand programmes have…
November 29, 2023
NetScaler’s consolidation advantage
Rediscover the future of hybrid multi-cloud service delivery The landscape of IT is constantly evolving, and in the quest for hybrid multi-cloud (HMC) service delivery efficiency and effectiveness, many organisations are re-discovering NetScaler's consolidation advantage. Recently, the NetScaler team invited cloudDNA Co-founder and CTO, Al Taylor, to join them for…
May 18, 2023
NetScaler EoL – 5xxx and 8xxx Series
UPDATE: 13 December 2023. Shipping SLAs mean it’s no longer possible to purchase replacement hardware and have it installed before the 1 January 2024 deadline. The good news is that NetScaler virtual appliances are based on the same code as the physical devices, providing more deployment flexibility as they can…
May 16, 2023
NetScaler 12.1 EoL 30th May 2023 what to do now
NetScaler 12.1 EoL 30th May 2023 what to do now NetScaler (formerly Citrix ADC) 12.1 software will no longer be supported from May 30th 2023, as the previously announced End of Life (EoL) notification is actioned by the vendor. While our managed service and SME on Demand programmes have this…
Extending the lifespan of laptops in education with Igel When covid closed classrooms, the Department for Education rapidly architected and funded the Get Help With Technology programme, a hugely successful mechanism to help all learners gain access to online digital learning. To date, over 1.5 million laptops have been distributed…
December 13, 2022
IGEL exit hardware business
IGEL have announced they will be exiting hardware to concentrate on developing its next gen edge OS. What does this mean? In a recent interview with CRN IGEL CEO Jed Ayres shared: "The hardware exit is set to unleash a new round of software research and development aimed at unlocking…
October 11, 2022
The Power of NetScaler Web Application Firewall (WAF) Signatures
NetScaler WAF Signatures - Automatic Protection against CVEs What is a NetScaler WAF signature? WAF signatures, put simply, are rules that help simplify the task of protecting websites and applications against known attacks. WAF Signatures are configurable and can be very specific. They represent a pattern that is a…
October 4, 2022
Welcome back NetScaler
Welcome back NetScaler As Citrix enters a new phase in its history, we’re really pleased to hear NetScaler returns to replace Citrix ADC, not just as a brand, but a stand alone business unit that will be free to make its own decisions, which is a really, really good…
April 1, 2022
What is Citrix Secure Private Access?
What is Citrix Secure Private Access? Back in June 2021, Gartner forecasted that 51% of global knowledge workers would be remote by the end of the year with 72% of those surveyed indicating they would like to work remotely at least 2 days a week. This probably comes as no…
November 18, 2021
Why go for Citrix ADC Premium?
So, what does Citrix ADC Premium do? The Citrix ADC Premium (Application Delivery Controller) is a multi-faceted tool that can be placed into many application delivery scenarios. To get the best value on investment, Citrix offers the platform in multiple Editions with features to suit different deployment types and scenarios…