What are the basic components of StoreFront?

1. Authentication service: This service, which is an integral part of StoreFront, authenticates users to XenDesktop and XenApp farms. 2. Store: The store retrieves user credentials from the authentication service and provides resources to the to authenticated users.

What is a StoreFront application?

The storefront application is the web application that runs your site. As shoppers interact with your site, the storefront application interfaces with your theme files and with the Kibo eCommerce API to respond to specific requests.

What are StoreFront servers?

Citrix StoreFront is an enterprise application store that provides an interface for users to access XenDesktop and XenApp virtual desktops and applications remotely. Administrators can use the Citrix Studio console to centrally manage StoreFront servers.

How do I set up a StoreFront?

The fastest way to install Storefront is through the WordPress dashboard.

  1. Go to: Appearance > Themes > Add New.
  2. Type ‘storefront’ in to the search box and hit enter.
  3. Hover over the Storefront screenshot.
  4. Select the ‘Install’ button.
  5. Activate as you would any other WordPress theme.

Can StoreFront and delivery controller be on same server?

If StoreFront is installed on your Delivery Controllers then both functions share the same IIS website and the same SSL certificate. If you want to enable SSL for the Delivery Controller (XML) connection, then the cert name on each server must match the FQDN of the Delivery Controller.

What is the role of StoreFront server in Citrix?

Citrix StoreFront is an enterprise app store that improves security and simplifies deployments, delivering a modern, unmatched near-native user experience across Citrix Workspace app on any platform. StoreFront makes it easy to manage multi-site and multi-version Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.

What is Citrix Receiver StoreFront?

Citrix StoreFront is an enterprise app store for users that aggregates and presents virtual app and desktop resources from on-premises and hybrid deployments—delivering a near-native user experience across Citrix Workspace app (formerly Citrix Receiver) on any platform.

Is Citrix StoreFront free?

StoreFront is free and available to use with XenDesktop and XenApp 5.5 or higher, and it also integrates with Citrix’s XenMobile enterprise mobility management platform to provide self-service access to mobile apps.

What is StoreFront server in Citrix?

How do I manage my Citrix StoreFront?

On the Windows Start screen or Apps screen, locate and click the Citrix StoreFront tile. Select the Stores node in the left pane of the Citrix StoreFront management console and, in the Actions pane, click Configure Store Settings. Select Advanced Settings and check or uncheck Allow session reconnect.

How many StoreFront servers do I need?

All the servers in a multiple server deployment must run the same operating system version with the same locale settings. StoreFront server groups containing mixtures of operating system versions and locales are not supported. There is no limit of the number of servers in a StoreFront server group.

How do I set up a second StoreFront server?

Log on to a server in the StoreFront deployment that you wish to join and open the Citrix StoreFront management console. Select the Server Group node in the left pane of the console and, in the Actions pane, click Add Server. Make a note of the authorization code that is displayed.

Where do I find multi site settings in storefront?

The configuration of multi-site settings is done through the “Manage Delivery Controllers” wizard in the StoreFront console, with various configurations detailed in product documentation.

Is the gateway url reachable from the storefront?

The URL entered here must match what users enter into their browser address bars. This URL can be a GSLB-enabled DNS name. The Gateway URL usually does not need to be reachable from StoreFront unless you need the Callback for SmartAccess or non-password authentication (e.g. Smart Cards or Citrix Federated Authentication Service ).

How are changes made on one storefront server propagated to the other?

All changes made on one StoreFront server must be propagated to the other StoreFront server. When changing StoreFront web.config files, change them on one StoreFront server use the StoreFront Console to Propagate Changes to the other StoreFront servers.

How do I add a site to Citrix storefront?

Add trusted websites using the management console On the Windows Start screen or Apps screen, locate and click the Citrix StoreFront tile. Select the Stores node in the left pane of the Citrix StoreFront management console and select the site from the results pane.