August 2011 – Page 20

August 2, 2011Active Directory, Citrix, Windows Technologies

Why is it installing XenApp on a Domain Controller not supported?

On Citrix XenApp documentation it mentions that XenApp install on a Domain Control (that is Windows Server running Active Directory Role), here is a brief explanation for folks curious to know why is it not supported. Citrix XenApp integrates with Windows Remote Desktop Services (Terminals Services) for it’s application session delivery. When you install XenApp, Remote Desktop Services Server (Remote Desktop Session Host) is installed by default. However, installation of Remote Desktop Services Server (Remote Desktop Session Host) on Windows Domain Controller is not supported and you’ll see below Windows warning if you attempt to do so. […]

August 1, 2011Citrix, Windows Technologies

How to Check Graphics Card OpenGL Compatibility and Configure for 16bit Display Applications

About OpenGL Graphics: OpenGL* is an API (Application Programming Interface) for 3D graphics that is used by many games. OpenGL enables hardware acceleration of 3D graphics, so support is required from the graphics drivers for optimum performance. The latest graphics drivers will usually provide the best compatibility with games that use OpenGL. Graphics drivers that come with Microsoft Windows* or that are downloaded from Windows Update typically do not support OpenGL. Installing OpenGL Drivers on Windows: Download and install the latest Graphics Drivers for your Graphics Adapter from it’s Vendor’s site Say, you have the default Windows installed driver for […]