In order to deploy applications or whole desktops via Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop a number of Citrix infrastructure servers are required and one of the fundamental ones is a Delivery Controller.

We will show you how to install a Citrix Delivery Controller, version 7, on a Windows Server OS, explaining what each installation option means and include best practice tips where relevant.

Prerequisites include: Can only be installed on a Server OS, 2008R2 or later Minimum 5GB RAM and 2 CPUs Installer must be run as an admin User will need a Citrix cloud or Citrix.com account to enable optional Smart tools for which the server must have Internet access