This article serves as a comprehensive guide for configuring a Citrix NetScaler HA pair as an authoritative DNS server for a subdomain. It explains the DNS resolution process, the role of authoritative DNS servers, and outlines step-by-step instructions for setting up the NetScaler, including configuration details for network settings and record management.
Regularly updating Citrix WorkspaceApp is crucial to avoid security vulnerabilities, especially on non-company-managed devices. The author developed a script to identify outdated or vulnerable versions during user logins and notify users accordingly. The script can also log off sessions in case of a detected CVE. Users are encouraged to keep their environments current.
Upgrading firmware on time is crucial for the business continuity. Especially when new firmware become available containing fixes for high CVE’s we have seen recently. This how to guide focuses on upgrading the NetScaler manually. If you are using an ADM appliance or ADM service, you can use those as […]
Before you start an upgrade. You must make sure to have enough free space available. Although in the GUI you see sometimes that you must have 5 GB available, in my experience you need at least 6,5 GB free space. After a while using a NetScaler, certain folders can get […]
A backup can save you a lot of time in case of emergencies, configuration errors or hacks. You could download and save it in a secure environment. And when needed restore a new appliance with the saved backup. GUI As always, login to the NetScaler by using an account with […]
In this how-to article I will explain the procedure how to update a certificate on a Citrix NetScaler. If you wait until a certificate is expired wil cause a lot of issues for your users or visitors. By being on time with the renewal will save you a lot of […]
In this how-to article I will explain the procedure how to install a new certificate on a Citrix NetScaler. Certificates are an important piece in a secure connection from a client to a server. This article assumes you already have a valid certificate (pfx without the root and intermediate) available […]
Certificates are an important part of a modern environment. They make communication safer by encrypting the traffic between the client and server. A safe way to move certificates between servers or store them safely is by exporting the certificate (private and public key) to an encrypted format. A commonly used […]
In this article I will show you a way to connect a guest (company) via SAML to allow them access to your Citrix environment without the need for adding the guest companies suffix to your domain.
Today I want to release an early (beta) version of a new tool I created, “OTP4ADC” With this tool you can add, remove or change the native OTP tokens used within your Citrix ADC, previously called NetScaler. It’s a powershell script but when you run it a GUI will be […]
