Hands-on Lab Exercise Guide

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1 609: Implementing WAN optimization and cloud connectivity with CloudBridge 7.3 Hands-on Lab Exercise Guide Johnathan Campos and Richard Schulting January 2015

2 Contents Contents... 1 Overview... 2 Scenario... 6 Exercise 1: Verifying CloudBridge Connectivity... 7 Exercise 2: Configuring CloudBridge Active Directory Membership Exercise 3: ICA Optimization Exercise 4: CIFS Optimization Exercise 5: FTP Optimization Exercise 6: Configuring WAN Emulator to Increase Latency Exercise 7: MAPI Optimization Exercise 8: Cloud Connectivity Exercise 9 OPTIONAL: General CloudBridge Counters

3 Overview Hands-On Training Module Objective This learning lab will provide hands on experience implementing WAN Optimization with CloudBridge 7.3, and the functionality of the CloudBridge Connector feature on NetScaler The objective is to give those who are unfamiliar with the Citrix CloudBridge product familiarity with the working environment and experience with the various types of WAN optimization available within CloudBridge. Prerequisites A basic working knowledge of networking and Citrix products is expected. Generally, the lab is fairly high level, and intended to provide an overview of the CloudBridge product features. Audience This guide is meant for a general audience of Citrix Partners, Customers, Sales Engineers and Consultants. Lab Environment Details This lab contains an internal and remote site configuration (i.e. 2 sites in total). The main datacenter site contains services similar to those found in today s typical datacenters, including Exchange, CIFS, XenDesktop, SharePoint and FTP servers. The remote datacenter site contains a Win7Client and suffers WAN connectivity issues. Each site is equipped with both a NetScaler and CloudBridge. The NetScaler is deployed in a two-armed mode in front of the CloudBridge appliance, which is deployed in inline mode. The CloudBridge appliances are used to provide WAN optimization between the two sites, and demonstrate the benefits of optimizing various protocols. The NetScaler appliances will be utilized to create a site-to-site IPSec tunnel in order to demonstrate cloud connectivity between data centers. 2

4 The system diagram of the lab is shown below: Lab Features: Public Network 5 Public IP address Pre-configured NAT rules for external access Common services fully configured WAN emulation for all links (Site-to-Site, Public) External Client SoftLayer DNS (Authoritative for: mycitrixtraining.net) Example A record: mycitrixtraining.net -> MainSite Uplink Public Bond eth4 RemoteSite Uplink PublicIP #0 PublicIP #1 PublicIP #2 eth2 eth1 eth3 eth0 WAN emulator PublicIP #3 PublicIP #4 Router1 Site-to-Site link /24 Router2 NetScaler NetScaler CloudBridge CloudBridge AD Storefront Win7Client Exchange SharePoint The Student Desktop can be accessed remotely using Citrix Receiver* running on your laptop. All needed windows applications such as XenCenter (the XenServer GUI management tool) are accessed via the Student Desktop. *Citrix Receiver is available here: 3

5 Lab Guide Conventions This symbol indicates particular attention must be paid to this step Special note to offer advice or background information reboot VMDemo Start Text the student enters or an item they select is printed like this Filename mentioned in text or lines added to files during editing Bold text indicates reference to a button or object Focuses attention on a particular part of the screen (R:255 G:20 B:147) Shows where to click or select an item on a screen shot (R: 255 G: 102 B: 0) List of Virtual Machines Used Internal Site VM Name IP Address Description / OS Site1 - NetScaler NetScaler 10.5 Site1 - CloudBridge CloudBridge 7.3 Remote Site VM Name IP Address Description / OS Site2 - NetScaler NetScaler 10.5 Site2 - CloudBridge CloudBridge 7.3 Site2 - ClientServer Windows 2008 R2 Site2 Win7Client Windows 7 Domain PC Others VM Name IP Address Description / OS WanEm Tata Consultancy Wan Emulator Required Lab Credentials The credentials required to connect to the environment, and complete the lab exercises. VM Name User Password Description *.training.lab Administrator Citrix123 Domain admin User1 Citrix123 Domain user User2 Citrix123 Domain user User3 Citrix123 Domain user NetScaler nsroot nsroot Any NetScaler appliance CloudBridge admin wanscaler Any CloudBridge appliance WanEm root Citrix123 WAN Emulator 4

6 Important Lab Environment Note When connecting to the lab environment, you may be prompted to restart the Windows on the Student Desktop If prompted, please select Restart Later. Selecting Restart Now will disconnect you from the Student Desktop. Additionally, you may receive intermittent User Access Control prompts on the Student Desktop regarding jucheck.exe: When prompted, please select No and continue with your lab. 5

7 Scenario ANY Co Inc. has requested a sales engineer to demonstrate the benefits of the Citrix CloudBridge 7.3 WAN Optimization appliance in collaboration with the NetScaler 10.5 Cloud Connectivity feature. In order to improve user experience in branch offices and provide cloud scalability, your goal is to assist ANY Co Inc. with their challenges outlined below, and ensure that these solutions fit their business needs. Challenges: Connectivity to the branch office is fairly congested resulting in bandwidth issues. Users in the branch office access a number of applications that require decent connectivity to the main datacenter, including Citrix XenApp, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange and FTP. Additionally, the customer would like the ability to securely connect the branch office (Site 2) to the main datacenter in the event that an outage of the leased private WAN connection occurs. The customer would also like to explore the idea of connecting to a cloud service provider such as AWS or SoftLayer in the near future. 6

8 Exercise 1 Verifying CloudBridge Connectivity Overview: The goal of this exercise is to verify that both CloudBridge appliances are running, and all features are enabled. The Line Tester tool will be used to verify connectivity between both virtual appliances; Site1-CB and Site2-CB. Step by Step Guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 10 minutes. Step 1. From the student desktop (Landing Workstation) open a web browser and logon to the Site1-CloudBridge appliance by navigating to the following address. Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1 CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler 7

9 2. Partnership Verification Site 1 CloudBridge: Navigate to the Monitoring tab followed by Partners & Plug-ins > CloudBridge Partners. Confirm that is listed as a partner appliance. 3. License & Feature Verification - Site 1 CloudBridge: Navigate to the Configuration tab followed by the Appliance Settings node to verify that all Traffic Features are ENABLED as shown below. Navigate to the Configuration tab followed by the Appliance Settings > Licensing node to verify the correct licensing is installed and active (V45, 45Mbps). 8

10 4. Connectivity Verification Diagnostic Tool (IPerf) SERVER: Navigate to Configuration tab followed by System Maintenance > Diagnostics node. Then, select the Line Tester tab, and select Start Server to start the IPerf server listener on port

11 5. From the student desktop (Landing Workstation) open a web browser and logon to the Site2-CloudBridge appliance by navigating to the following address. Use the following credentials to logon to the Site2 CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler 10

12 6. License & Feature Verification - Site 2 CloudBridge: Navigate to the Configuration tab followed by the Appliance Settings node to verify that all Traffic Features are ENABLED as shown below. Navigate to the Configuration tab followed by the Appliance Settings > Licensing node to verify the correct licensing is installed (V45, 45Mbps). 7. Identifying Service Classes: Navigate to Configuration followed by the Optimization Rules node > Service Classes. Here, service classes are defined and given priority. For this particular lab, settings will be left to default. 11

13 8. Connectivity Verification Diagnostic Tool (IPerf) CLIENT: Navigate to Configuration tab followed by the System Maintenance > Diagnostics. Then, select the Line Tester tab and enter the Server IP of (IPPerf SERVER) under the Line Test: CLIENT. Selecting Start Test will start the IPerf test on port 5001 verifying connectivity. 12

14 9. Once the test starts, verify that the CLIENT (Site 2 CloudBridge) has connected to the SERVER (Site 1 CloudBridge) on port A similar graph will appear as referenced below: NOTE: Traffic shown is accelerated. 13

15 10. Final Step: Stop the diagnostic test on both appliances by selecting Stop Test. IPerf SERVER (Site 1 CloudBridge) IPerf CLIENT (Site 2 CloudBridge) Exercise Summary In this exercise, connectivity was verified between both CloudBridge appliances in our environment by utilizing the Line Tester tool. This tool is useful for verifying connectivity between both CloudBridge partners, and troubleshooting application network traffic. Partner connectivity was also verified by way of the Partner & Plug-ins menu. Service classes, licensing, and features were confirmed to ensure all required appliance settings and features. 14

16 Exercise 2 Configuring CloudBridge Active Directory Membership Overview In this exercise, Active Directory membership on both CloudBridge appliances is completed allowing the CloudBridge appliance the ability to access domain protected services such as CIFS and MAPI acceleration. Step by Step Guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 5 minutes. Step 1. From the student desktop (Landing Workstation) open a web browser and logon to the Site1-CloudBridge appliance by navigating to the following address. Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1 CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler 15

17 2. Pre-checking Windows Domain Settings: Navigate to Configuration tab followed by Appliance Settings > Windows Domain. Select the Check Domain Join button and type the following domain name: training.lab NOTE: The DNS server for the current Active Directory domain of the appliance was set during the installation process. The IP address of the DNS server can be changed if needed by navigating to the Configuration tab followed by Appliance Settings > Network Adapters. Successful result is shown below. 16

18 3. Joining the Domain: Navigate below to the Windows Domain section and select Join Domain. Enter the following domain authentication information and select join: Domain Name: training.lab Domain User: Administrator Domain Password: Citrix123 This error has been corrected on an updated build of the CloudBridge appliance. Please ignore as it will not affect joining the Windows Domain. 4. Verify the CloudBridge appliance has joined the domain by verifying the Domain Status: 17

19 5. Repeat steps 1 4 on the partner CloudBridge appliance ( ) to join the device to the domain. Exercise Summary In this exercise, we configured both CloudBridge appliances within an Active Directory Domain. Joining the CloudBridge appliance to the domain, allows for CIFS and MAPI acceleration. 18

20 Exercise 3 ICA Optimization Overview In this exercise, we will demonstrate how ICA acceleration can improve the user experience and increase user capacity in branch offices. An automated PowerPoint presentation and graphic scripts will be used in order to create extra traffic in the environment. Step by Step Guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 10 minutes. 19

21 1. Double click on the Site2-Win7Client icon found on the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation) and logon with the following credentials to initiate a remote desktop connection to the Site2-Win7Client PC: Username: User1@training.lab Password: Citrix123 Using a web browser on the Site2-Win7Client workstation navigate to the following URL: Use the following credentials to login: Username: User1 Password: Citrix123 20

22 2. Adding Favorite Applications: Upon logon, select the All Apps tab, and proceed by adding the Random Graphics and PPT Automation apps as a favorite app; if not there already. Open these applications, and accept any warning messages that appear with the PPT Automation app. Note: ICA Graphics is an automated app designed to present random graphics. This app will show very little compression in the CloudBridge, and is generally used to demonstrate traffic shaping abilities. Note: PPT Automation is an automated app that continually scrolls through a PowerPoint presentation. The first time that this app runs, it should have fairly little compression. As the app continues to run, compression will improve due to compression on the CloudBridge appliance. 21

23 3. With the automated apps running, return to the Student Desktop, open a new web browser window, and navigate to the following website address: Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1 CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler Visualizing ICA Compression: Once logged into the CloudBridge appliance, navigate to the dashboard and note the traffic flow Visualizing ICA Compression (Continued): Navigate to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Citrix (ICA/CGP). Under ICA connections. Verify that the status is Accelerated. 1 22

24 5. Visualizing ICA Statistics and Acceleration: Navigate through the ICA Statistics and Acceleration Graphs tabs. Take a moment to study the information presented regarding ICA connections in the environment. 6. From your current location, Navigate to Optimization > Connections node. Here you can visualize the disk compression ratio per connection. 1 Exercise Summary In this exercise, confirmation of ICA acceleration through the CloudBridge appliance was verified. Validation was confirmed by visualizing the graphed representations of the current traffic flow. 23

25 Exercise 4 CIFS Optimization Overview In this exercise, CIFS optimization is demonstrated by transferring multiple files from a CIFS share at Site 1 to the Client Desktop at Site2. Step by Step Guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 10 minutes. Step 1. Double click on the Site2-Win7Client icon found on the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation), and logon with the following credentials to initiate a remote desktop connection to the Site2-Win7Client PC: Username: User1@training.lab Password: Citrix Open the CIFS shortcut found on the desktop (\\SharePoint\CIFS). 24

26 3. Generating CIFS Traffic: Select all of the documents found in the CIFS (SharePoint) folder, and copy them to the target folder on the desktop. 25

27 4. From the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation) open a web browser and logon to the Site1-CloudBridge appliance by navigating to the following address. Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1 CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler 5. Validating CIFS Connections: Navigate to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Connections. Presented in this window are the active CIFS accelerated connections. 1 26

28 6. Visualizing CIFS Metrics: Additional graphs are available under Optimization > Filesystem (CIFS/SMB). NOTE: Historical and present activity information is reflected in this window Delete Transferred files: Delete the transferred files copied from the CIFS Share to the Site2-Win7Client desktop. 27

29 8. Re-Generating CIFS Traffic: Select all of the documents found in the CIFS (SharePoint) folder, and copy them to the target folder on the desktop. Note the transfer rate from the CIFS file share server to the Site2-Win7Client Desktop is much faster due to caching 28

30 Exercise Summary The CloudBridge appliance was used to optimize CIFS transfers between a client and server in two different sites. Protocol acceleration reduced the consumed bandwidth, and improved performance of the transfer. Subsequent transfers to the same branch site showed even less bandwidth traveling across the private WAN connection due to the CloudBridge compression functionality. 29

31 Exercise 5 FTP Optimization Overview In this exercise, we will demonstrate FTP optimizations within CloudBridge. A file transfer is set up utilizing the FTP protocol from the SharePoint server found in Site 1 to the Site2-Win7Client workstation found in Site 2. Completing this exercise will identify the advantages of the CloudBrigde appliance s ability to apply compression to the FTP protocol. Step by step guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 10 minutes. Step 1. Double click on the Site2-Win7Client icon found on the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation), and logon with the following credentials to initiate a remote desktop connection to the Site2-Win7Client PC: Username: User1@training.lab Password: Citrix Execute the FTP client application (FileZilla) from the client from the desktop. 3. Login to the FTP Server (SharePoint) by using the following credentials and clicking on the Quickconnect button. Username: User1 Password: Citrix123 30

32 4. Initiating FTP file transfer: Drag and drop the two video files found on the FTP root folder from the remote FTP Server onto the Desktop of the Site2-Win7Client. Note the transfer rate from the FTP server to the Site2-Win7Client Desktop

33 5. Using a web browser, log into the Site1-CloudBridge appliance from the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation). Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1-CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler 6. Validating FTP Connections: Navigate to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Connections. Presented in this window, are the active FTP accelerated connections. Notice CloudBridge will only optimize the FTP Data sessions, not the (smaller) FTP Control sessions. 1 32

34 7. Validating Service Classes: Transfer rate metrics of the current transfer are also available by navigating to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Service Classes and selecting the Service Class Graphs Appliance Performance: Appliance Performance of the current transfer is also noticeable by navigating to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization and selecting Appliance Performance

35 9. Delete Transferred files: Delete the transferred FTP files (Robotica_1080 / Fighter Pilot) from the Site2-Win7Client desktop. 34

36 10. Re-Initiate FTP file transfer: Re-Initiate the FTP file transfer and drag and drop the two video files found on the FTP root folder from the remote FTP Server onto the Desktop of the Site2-Win7Client. Note the transfer rate from the FTP server to the Site2- Win7Client Desktop is much faster due to caching. 1 Exercise Summary CloudBridge was used to optimize FTP transfers between a client and server in two different sites. Protocol acceleration reduced the consumed bandwidth of and improved performance of the transfer. Subsequent transfers to the same branch site saw even less bandwidth traveling across the WAN due to the CloudBridge compression functionality. 35

37 Exercise 6 Configuring WAN Emulator to Increase Latency Overview In this exercise, we will configure the WAN Emulator built into the lab environment, and test the effects of a slow connection plagued with high latency. The WANem WAN Emulator, serves as an emulation tool simulating different WAN connections found in many sites. In the current lab environment, the WANem WAN emulator is connecting sites 1 and 2 together configured with a T1 (1.544 MBPS) connection with a latency delay of 40ms. Once completed, Exercise 4 and 5 should be repeated to note the affected results of the newly configured WAN connection. Step by step guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 10 minutes. 36

38 1. Using a web browser, log into the WANem appliance from the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation). Use the following credentials to logon to the WANem: Username: root Password: Citrix123. Credentials may not be needed when logging onto the WANem appliance. 2. Configuring the latent bandwidth: Select Basic Mode: Proceed by selecting the Choose BW drop down menu of both Interface eth1 and Interface eth0 to the T1 (1.544MBPS) bandwidth option followed by entering a Delay of 20ms. Finalize your selection by clicking Apply Settings. The WANem WAN Appliance service should start automatically. If the service does not start, select the Start WANem to start the service. 37

39 3. Validating Bandwidth Delay: On the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation), select Start, and type CMD in the search toolbar to open the command line console. Ping the remote Site2-Win7Client workstation by typing the following command to confirm the bandwidth and delay settings were successfully applied: Ping Note the time delay shown to and from Site 1 and 2 at an average of 45ms due to the WANem settings. 38

40 4. Repeat the following exercises to show how the CloudBridge appliance WAN optimizations affect the newly reflected bandwidth and latency change of the site 1 and 2 WAN connection. Exercise 4: CIFS Optimization Exercise 5: FTP Optimization 5. Stopping the WANem Service: Stop the WANem service upon completion of Exercise 4 and 5. Exercise Summary In this exercise, configuration of the WANem WAN Emulator was completed to test the CloudBridge appliances ability to work with high latency WAN connections, as well as low bandwidth WAN connections. Repeating exercises 4 and 5 will reveal a notable difference in the metrics using the newly enabled WAN connection. 39

41 Exercise 7 MAPI Optimization Overview In this exercise, we will validate the acceleration of the MAPI protocol on the CloudBridge appliance by generating an with previously downloaded files using Microsoft Outlook. Step by Step Guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 10 minutes. Step 1. Double click on the Site2-Win7Client icon found on the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation), and logon with the following credentials to initiate a remote desktop connection the Site2-Win7Client PC: Username: User1@training.lab Password: Citrix Execute the client application (Microsoft Outlook 2010) from the client from the desktop. 40

42 3. Generating an with file attachments: While logged into the client, select Home tab > New . Direct the new to Attach the FileAttachement.PDF file located in the File Attachment folder found on the Site2-Win7Client desktop, and click Send. 41

43 4. Using a web browser, log into the Site1-CloudBridge appliance from the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation). Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1 CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler 5. Validating MAPI Connections: Navigate to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Connections. Presented in this window, are the active MAPI accelerated connections. 6. Additional MAPI acceleration metrics can be reviewed by navigating to the Monitoring tab Optimization > Outlook (MAPI), and selecting the Accelerated MAPI Sessions tab

44 Exercise Summary In this exercise, we verified MAPI acceleration, and demonstrated the advantages of CloudBridge s WAN Optimizations while sending large files. 43

45 Exercise 8 Cloud Connectivity Overview In this exercise, configuration of the CloudBridge Connector feature on NetScaler 10.5 is completed to securely connect the two existing datacenters. This feature will allow site users and administrators to access remote site resources privately and securely. Creating the Site-to-Site tunnel will allow site administrators to load balance services in a multi-site configuration. As presented in this lab, Site1 is the main datacenter, containing a NetScaler appliance and a web application server. Site 2 is presented as the remote datacenter, and also contains a NetScaler appliance and a web application server. The goal of this exercise is to extend the datacenter into the cloud in order to provide redundancy for a mission critical web application. By adding the web application server contained in Site2 to the NetScaler load balancing virtual IP (VIP), it will allow users to seamlessly connect to both servers in a round-robin fashion. The configuration presented within this exercise allows for a level of redundancy for the users utilizing the web application, and assists administrators in expanding the private cloud. NOTE: Due to limitations within the lab environment, the CloudBridge Connector tunnel is set up entirely within the internal networks. This exercise is easily transferable to public networks by use of public IP s provided by the ISP in your environment. Step by Step Guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 15 minutes. 44

46 1. Double click on the Site2-Win7Client icon found on the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation), and logon with the following credentials to initiate a remote desktop connection the Site2-Win7Client PC: Username: User1@training.lab Password: Citrix123 45

47 2. Inspecting the current route before the tunnel configuration: On the Site2-Win7Client, select Start, and type CMD in the search toolbar to open the command line console. Trace the route to the remote Site1-NS1 SNIP Address by typing the following command: Tracert Note the route taken to the Site1-NS1 SNIP Address from the Site2-Win7Client. All virtual WAN routers are used. 46

48 3. On the Site2-Win7Client, open Mozilla Firefox and logon to the Site1-Netscaler appliance by navigating to the following address. Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1-NetScaler: Username: nsroot Password: nsroot 4. Creating the CloudBridge Connector: Navigate to Configuration > System > CloudBridge Connector and select Create/Monitor CloudBridge Connector to begin the CloudBridge Connector Wizard. 47

49 5. Select Get Started. 6. Select NetScaler. A third party cloud service provider can be selected if needed. 7. Enter the NSIP (Netscaler IP) of the remote NetScaler along with the following credentials to initiate the connection. Username: nsroot Password: nsroot 48

50 8. Entering the general tunnel information: Enter the below information and select Continue to complete the IPv4 GRE VPN Tunnel. CloudBridge Connector Name: CB-Tunnel Local Setting > Subnet IP: Remote Setting > Subnet IP: PBR Setting Operation: = Source IP Low: Source IP High: Operation (Destination Network): = Destination IP Low: Destination IP High: Security Settings Encryption Algorithm: AES Hash Algorithm: HMAC_MD5 Key: Auto Generate Key 49

51 9. Select Done to complete the CloudBridge Connector IPv4 tunnel. 10. Traffic can now be visualized upon the completion of the CloudBridge Connector Wizard. 50

52 11. Inspecting the current route after the tunnel configuration: On the Site2-Win7Client, select Start, and type CMD in the search toolbar to open the command line console. Trace the route to the remote Site1-NS1 SNIP Address by typing the following command: Tracert Note the route taken to the Site1-NS1 SNIP Address from the Site2-Win7Client post the tunnel configuration. The tunnel is utilized as opposed to the WAN Routers. 51

53 Exercise Summary In this exercise, we set up an IPSec tunnel between the two datacenters using NetScaler s CloudBridge Connector functionality and became familiar with options for connecting the main data center to a cloud service provider. 52

54 Exercise 9 - OPTIONAL General CloudBridge Counters Overview This optional exercise provides an overview of some additional analytical pages on the CloudBridge appliance. For best results, it is recommended to complete this exercise upon completion of exercises 1 8 in order to generate the appropriate amount of traffic needed to create the proper metrics in the reviewed counters. Step by Step Guidance Estimated time to complete this lab: 20 minutes Step 1. Double click on the Site2-Win7Client icon found on the Student Desktop (Landing Workstation), and logon with the following credentials to initiate a remote desktop connection to the Site2-Win7Client PC: Username: User1@training.lab Password: Citrix Execute the Script.bat file shortcut found on the Site2-Win7Client to start the CIFS generation tool. 53

55 3. Select the following menu option to map the CIFS shared folder located on the Site1- Sharepoint Server. Menu Option: Select the following menu option to generate continuous CIFS traffic copying multiple files from the Site1-Sharepoint server to the Site2-Win7Client. Menu Option: 3 1 NOTE: The continuous CIFS copy will continue to transfer the same files from the Site1- Sharepoint Server to the Site2-Win7Client. Each CloudBridge appliance will begin to cache the transferred files and speed up the transfer after the first initial transfer has been completed. 54

56 5. Using your favorite web browser, navigate to the following website address: Use the following credentials to logon to the Site1-CloudBridge: Username: admin Password: wanscaler 6. Main Dashboard: The dashboard is the first page presented when logged on to the CloudBridge appliance. It provides information on the total throughput handled by the device and its current performance levels

57 7. Service Classes: The Service Classes graph can be found by navigating to Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Service Classes > Service Class Graphs assisting in visualizing the traffic accelerated by the appliance Traffic Shaping: Navigating to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Traffic Shaping, the Traffic Shaping graph displays the prioritized traffic processed by the device. The appliance has the ability of traffic shaping all data sent through its connecting networks, providing a better experience for users faced with the challenges of a slow WAN connection

58 9. Top Applications: Navigating to the Monitoring tab followed by Optimization > Top Applications allows an administrator to visualize the top applications processed by the appliance. The metrics shown will specifically display the break down of the percentages of each protocol processed by the appliance; providing an administrator with a perspective of the traffic to and from remote networks. 1 1 CIFS in the Top Applications section is shown in the above example, because of the continuous CIFS transfer executed at the beginning of the exercise, clearly indicates the CloudBridge appliance s effort to compress data and applications to and from each site. Exercise Summary This exercise explored various metrics available within the CloudBridge appliance, allowing administrators to have a clear breakdown of all traffic flowing through the connected networks. 57

59 Revision: Change Description Updated By Date 1.0 Original version Johnathan Campos/Richard Schulting January 2015 About Citrix Citrix Systems, Inc. designs, develops and markets technology solutions that enable information technology (IT) services. The Enterprise division and the Online Services division constitute its two segments. Its revenues are derived from sales of Enterprise division products, which include its Desktop Solutions, Datacenter and Cloud Solutions, Cloud-based Data Solutions and related technical services and from its Online Services division's Web collaboration, remote access and support services. It markets and licenses its products directly to enterprise customers, over the Web, and through systems integrators (Sis) in addition to indirectly through value-added resellers (VARs), value-added distributors (VADs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). In July 2012, the Company acquired Bytemobile, provider of data and video optimization solutions for mobile network operators. 58