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    MicroStation Virtualization FAQ

    Product: MicroStation
    Version: CONNECT Edition
    Environment: N\A
    Area: Administration
    Subarea: N/A

    Important notice about use of Bentley applications in virtual environments - click here

    Overview

    This FAQ is designed to cover the questions regarding running MicroStation CONNECT Edition in a certified Virtualized environment.

    What Virtualized environment are certified to run MicroStation?

    As of now, only Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environment are certified

    What versions of MicroStation are certified in a Virtualized environment?

    Usually the version of XenApp XenDesktop certified is listed on MicroStation Readme file on Virtual Environment session.

    You will need to check on the Readme file of your version of MicroStation to see what Citrix XenApp and/or XenDesktop is certified to run on.

     

    Are other Bentley applications tested and certified in a Virtualized environment?

    For other applications, you may need to check with their responsible parties, to verify their certified environments. Usually, on their ReadMe files, you may find your answer..

    Will older versions of MicroStation be certified to use Citrix?

    No. Only versions of MicroStation CONNECT Edition using SES licensing are certified.  All other versions and environments are not certified. For more information, feel free to search and/or post your inquiry on Be Communities forum (http://communities.bentley.com/).

    What about other Citrix versions and other Virtualization environments?

    Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop are the application we certified at this time, and the versions will depend upon MicroStation version. See "What versions of MicroStation are certified in a Virtualized environment" above .  However,  you should check from time to time for possible additions to certified environments.

    What Server Operating System version is required?

    This will depend upon the XenApp/XenDesktop version. That needed to be defined by who will install Citrix environment in your corporation.

    How do I get support setting up or configuring our Virtualized environment?

    Installing, configuring, and optimizing performance is supported through the providers of the virtualized solution and/or your IT department. Bentley only certifies his applications to run on their environment

    What types of issues will Bentley investigate?

    Issues that relate specifically to functionally within the certified environment.

    How many MicroStation instances can connect to a Citrix Server?

    The number of connections is based on the hardware requirements of Citrix.  Bentley has no guidance on how many connections can be made.

    What is a Virtualized Environment?

    This can mean a lot of different things and includes many technologies depending on the  type of virtualization.  MicroStation was tested and certified to run on Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop.

    Application Virtualization (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_virtualization)

    The application is delivered from the server to the client at run-time (when the application is started from the client).  The application is not "installed" in the traditional sense, but the application will function as if it was.

    What are the Benefits of running MicroStation in a virtualized environment? 

    • Ease of deployment and update of applications.
    • Lower cost of application delivery and internal support.
    • Fewer hardware upgrades.
    • Improved data security.
    • More cost effective than desktop virtualization.

    Can I use anonymous users? 

    Anonymous users are not supported per the End User License Agreement. Also you will need an unique ID for each user that will use MicroStation on your organization.

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