How should the architect install the application?

Scenario: A Citrix Architect needs to design a new XenApp and XenDesktop environment. The customer previously installed all applications locally on managed laptops and desktops but is willing to evaluate other application delivery methods as part of the new deployment. The environment will be standardized on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 for the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) machines.
As part of an application analysis performed earlier in the project, the information in the Exhibit was collected regarding one of the required applications.
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Additionally, the customer has the following objectives:
Minimize the amount of additional infrastructure components. Minimize the server hardware required.
How should the architect install the application?
A. On an Application Layer using Citrix App Layering, be included in a layered image, and accessed through a virtual desktop session
B. Stream it to a VDA machine using Microsoft App-V and accessed through a virtual desktop session
C. Directly on a Server OS VDA machine and accessed from the endpoint as a published application
D. Directly on a VDA machine image and accessed through a virtual desktop session
E. Directly on endpoint devices and included in a virtual desktop session using the Local App Access feature

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2 thoughts on “How should the architect install the application?

  1. The answer is C. Anything else would require more infrastructure. Published apps is also better for mobile devices.

  2. C is correct.
    Minimize the amount of additional infrastructure components and Minimize the server hardware required = Published Application on Server OS

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