Metaframe XP versions 1

[jc64]

Can someone enlighten me to the differences between the versions of Metaframe XP? I have inherited a Metaframe XPs 1.0, FR2 server and when I check out the Citrix site all I find is information about XP Presentation Server. Are these products the same thing and if not, what is the difference? Reason to upgrade?
TIA,
JC

 

[patrickrouse]

Citrix MetaFrame XP 1.0 was rebranded as Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server with the release of Feature Release 3.

A Timeline of Citrix MetaFrame XP Features and Updates

http://www.brianmadden.com/content/content.asp?ID=65

The current version is SP3/FR3, which you're entitled to download if you have Subscription Advantage. Actually you can install SP3 w/o Subscription Advantage, but the addition of Feature Releases requires SA at the time the FR was released. To install it you need the license numbers from

http://www.MyCitrix.com,

or you can call Citrix Customer Care, who can tell you what you're entitled to.

If you're not up to speed on Citrix I'd recommend checking out the Advanced Technical Design Guide and other whitepapers (free from Citrix) which are available here:

http://www.workthin.com/citrix.htm

Good books here:

http://www.workthin.com/tsbooks.htm

Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server

http://www.workthin.com

 

[jc64]

That Brian Madden link was perfect, thanks!

JC