Hosted shared desktop (RDS or terminal server-based desktop)
Local - Desktop Streaming
Local - Type 1 client hypervisor (XenClient)
Physical Desktop
Apps
Application virtualization
Session virtualization
VM hosted apps
Supports any device, anywhere
Citrix Receiver is a universal, light-weight and auto updating client that provides integrated access to desktops, applications, and other IT services from any device.
Features
VDI
Enterprise
Platinum
Auto update client service
PC and Mac Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Tablets
Thin clients
Smartphones
Zero client
Mobile application developer tools
Delivers a high definition user experience
Features
VDI
Enterprise
Platinum
3D graphics business apps support
Client drive mapping
Fast user profile loading
Multimedia support
Unified communications support
Multi-monitor support
Roaming user reconnect
Universal print Driver & Print Server
USB and peripheral Support
3D graphics professional applications support
Application multi-Tasking
Native device experience on smartphones and tablets
Session pre-launch
Secure self-service apps and data
Features
VDI
Enterprise
Platinum
Follow me subscriptions
Self-service enterprise app store
Transforms IT with open, scalable, and proven technology
Features
Deployment, Management, and Troubleshooting Tools
VDI
Enterprise
Platinum
Automated desktop provisioning and storage optimization
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager support - 2007, 2012
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager support - 2007, 2012
Third party systems management Integration
User personalization creation services
Web-based help desk and troubleshooting tool
Performance monitoring tool for hosted applications
Session recording
Security Features
Centralized data control
Multi-factor authentication
Traffic encryption
Application activity auditing
Built-in Password Management
Integrated SSL VPN
Policy based access control
Virtual Infrastructure Interoperability and Optimization
Automated protocol tuning
Citrix Provisioning Services for virtual and physical servers - including XenDesktop infrastructure with XenApp
High availability
Multi-site load balancing and failover
Multi stream protocol
VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V (supported)
XenServer Hypervisor (included)
Intelligent application load and capacity management