Unidesk Prerequisites (XenServer)

In this article:

Operating System requirement

• OS for Layered Images

  You need a Unidesk-supported operating system to import into an OS Layer. This OS will be used to build your Layered Images.

Storage requirements

• 350-500 GB Storage Space

  The Unidesk ELM uses local storage for temporary files and finalized layers. The more layers you create, the more space you need. However, if you run low on space, you can expand the size of the current disk, or add other disks to the ELM when needed.

• 40-100 GB network file share (SMB/NFS)

  The file share connected to the ELM is used for upgrades, Elastic Layers, and cross-platform publishing. This space is easy to expand, if needed.

Citrix XenServer prerequisites

• XenServer account and privileges

  • A XenServer account (new or existing) to use for Unidesk.
  • The account must have XenServer privileges to:
    • Create and remove virtual disks.
    • Copy and delete layers on virtual disks using XenServer file APIs.

• Citrix XenServer software and settings

  Access to the XenServer Tools to install on the layer.

• XenServer resource information

  The XenServer info listed in Citrix XenServer Connector Configuration.

• Network access to Unidesk OS Machine Tools

  When you create Layer or add a Version to it, the Unidesk Management Console (UMC) uses a Connector Configuration to create a VM called a Packaging Machine for the Layer you are building. The Packaging Machine must have access to the Unidesk OS Machine Tools download, which is available on the Unidesk Download page.