You install the Citrix StoreFront component in demilitarized zone (DMZ).

StoreFront ensures that the traffic entering the corporate data center is from an authenticated remote user. Citrix StoreFront directs authentication requests to the appropriate server and discards any unauthenticated request. Users can only access the access the authorized resources.

By using StoreFront, you can authenticate users and manage stores of desktops and applications that the users access. It also keeps track of the application subscriptions of users, shortcut names, and other data. This allows users to have a consistent experience across multiple devices.

Important: Install STF02 on a dedicated virtual machine for load balancing.

Prerequisites

Ensure that the virtual machine is on sddc-cgw-citrix-dmz network with a static IP and domain assigned to the network.

Procedure

  1. Download Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ISO and save the ISO to your Windows VM.
  2. To start the installation process:
    1. Navigate to the folder where you saved the ISO.
    2. Select the file AutoSelect to start the installation wizard.
  3. On the installation wizard, click Start corresponding to Virtual Apps and Desktops.
  4. Select Citrix StoreFront under Extend Deployment.
  5. Accept the license agreement and click Next.
  6. Review the prerequisites and installation components, and then click Install.
  7. Click Install to start the installation.
  8. After successful installation, Click Finish to exit the setup wizard and reboot your computer.