Citrix released Provisioning Server (Ardence) 4.5

Written on Nov 30 2007 Filed under: Virtualization 14,198 views, 12 comments

by Ruben Spruijt

Citrix released Provisioning Server 4.5 for Datacenters.
Citrix Provisioning Server makes it possible for computers to boot and run from an image file stored on the network.
The Ardence clients may be physical or virtual workstations or servers using a Windows or Linux operating system.
The operating system and the applications are executed on the workstation or server.

The following are new features/modifications to the Provisioning Server Platform:

• Re-branding: The Ardence software has been fully re-branded to Citrix Provisioning Server for Datacenters.
• Product Edition Restructuring: The previous Ardence Editions and Options structure has been revamped as part of this release. The Secure Edition and Device Edition are not part of this release.
• Citrix License Manager: Integration with Citrix licensing and removal of Ardence licensing system.
• Boot Device Manager: The ability to create bootable USB and CDROM boot devices.
• NIC Teaming: The ability to leverage multiple NIC cards installed on the target device to support network/NIC failover.
• MS WHQL Certified Drivers: All Provisioning Server drivers have been certified.

Admin Guide: http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/15160-102-17757/AdministratorsGuide.pdf

How to install and Configure Ardence with VMware: http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX115142

The Ardence presentation from BriForum 2007: http://www.virtuall.nl/articles/ProductInformation/Ardence/BriForum%202007%20USA%20-%20Ardence%20Disk%20Streaming%20Technology.pdf

LANVision article about Ardence: http://www.virtuall.nl/articles/ProductInformation/Ardence/LANvision%20-%20Citrix%20Ardence%20Disk%20Streaming%20Technology%20for%20the%20Virtuall%20Workplace%20English.pdf

Citrix iForum video with Mark Templeton (CEO Citrix) and pete downing (PM Ardence): http://mfile.akamai.com/8296/wmv/citrix.download.akamai.com/8296/iForum07/Demos/ProvisioningServerDemo.asx

The Citrix Provisiong Server 4.5 software can be downloaded from MyCitrix.com.

Comments

Ruben Spruijt wrote Watch the iForum video!

on Fri, Nov 30 2007 10:23 AM

The iForum video is great!

Guest wrote Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Fri, Nov 30 2007 5:01 PM

The download is not in any of the download pages in MyCitrix. Can you provide me exactly where they might have placed it??? Anyone else see the download??

Ruben Spruijt wrote Re: Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Sat, Dec 1 2007 3:30 AM

When you logon to MyCitrix.com the software is located under 'Downloads, Product Softwar' on the top of the page. Maybe this link will work; https://www.citrix.com/English/SS/downloads/details.asp?dID=36239&downloadID=683923&pID=683392#top

Guest wrote Re: Re: Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Thu, Dec 6 2007 3:24 PM

I appreciate the response but it is not listed in the Product Software listing. I have scoured the MyCitrix download page and cannot find it. Is it only available to specific customers? I am looking to download for evaluation.

Has anyone else found the download??

Guest wrote Re: Re: Re: Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Thu, Dec 6 2007 4:29 PM

I to am also looking for the download for Provisioning Server 4.5  I was able to talk to a manager and get a 90-day evaluation license, but still not showing upon login to MyCitrix profile.  Further contact has proved fruitless.  An engineer sent me what he thought was the latest version without the Citrix branding.  Ended up being Ardence 4.1. 

Ruben Spruijt wrote Re: Re: Re: Re: Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Fri, Dec 7 2007 4:42 AM

With my Account i have already downloaded version 4.5 without any problems. It seems that the download from the above location is only possible when you are an 'Ardence' customer or Citrix Partner.

My advise would be contact your local Citrix Partner and ask for the 4.5 version. I'll ask some people within Citrix if it's possible to get an evaluation version in a easy! way..

Guest wrote Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Sat, Dec 8 2007 2:47 AM

Can you provide the downloading link?

Anthony Ide wrote Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Sun, Dec 9 2007 4:25 AM

hi guys,

you can download citrix provisioning server from this link:

 

ftp://www.esd.e-softwarefactory.com/CTPHTTPFTPPayloads/2575.zip

cheers

Guest wrote Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Where in MyCitrix is the download!!???

on Thu, Dec 20 2007 3:00 PM

Hey Everyone,

A new version in under the XenSource Tech Preview since 12/14/07

Guest wrote Citrix Provisioning Server DataCenter Eval License

on Thu, Jan 17 2008 10:54 AM

I've downloaded provisioning server via the XenSource tech Preview but the licenses only cover desktops not servers.  Does any one know where I can get a datacenter Eval license from?

Ruben Spruijt wrote Re: Citrix Provisioning Server DataCenter Eval License

on Sat, Feb 16 2008 8:07 AM

You should contact your Citrix Partner in your Country. When this won't work please send me an email.

Guest wrote Where in MyCitrix is the download!!

on Sun, May 18 2008 7:48 AM

Can you provide the downloading link??(Citrix Provisioning Server DataCenter  sp1)

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