Note: For a consistent experience across the farm it is always necessary to apply the same hotfixes across all servers in order to take advantage of enhancements.

Q: What is a hotfix rollup pack and what are the benefits of deploying a hotfix rollup pack?

A: Hotfix rollup packs:

• Undergo more thorough and vigorous testing than regular hotfixes; testing includes monitoring the way a large number of fixes interact, as well as large farm scalability and performance.

• Eliminate the need to deploy multiple installations because a hotfix rollup pack is a single installation package with all previous hotfixes included in a single installation package.

• Install and function the same way as regular hotfixes.

• Contain more fixes than hotfixes, thus reducing the overhead of maintaining servers at the latest code levels.

Q: What are the current hotfix rollup packs for XenApp and when are they released?

A: See Knowledge Center article - CTX107180 - XenApp Hotfix Rollup Pack Schedule.

Additional Reference

Links to the most recent hotfix rollup packs for XenApp, including documentation, are available in the following Knowledge Center article:
CTX124164 - Issues Fixed in XenApp, XenDesktop, and Component Technologies.

Q: What are the prerequisites for installing hotfix rollup packs?

A: See Knowledge Center article - CTX125090 - XenApp Hotfix Rollup Pack Installation Requirements Quick Reference for a list of prerequisites per platform.

Q: Can I install the latest hotfix rollup pack or do I have to install all hotfix rollup packs in the order they were released?

A: Hotfix rollup packs are cumulative – the latest hotfix rollup pack includes all fixes released in earlier hotfix rollup packs. For list of the individual hotfix each hotfix rollup pack replaces, see the readmes of the respective hotfix rollup packs.

Q: Is there any best practice documentation for installing a hotfix rollup pack?

A: Yes, see Knowledge Center article - CTX120842 - Best Practices for Citrix XenApp Hotfix Rollup Pack Installation and Deployment. As a best practice, Citrix recommends deploying the latest hotfix rollup pack within a test environment before deploying to a production environment.

Q: If I have to run a repair on a XenApp server, do I have to reapply the hotfix rollup pack after the repair has been run?

A: No, see Knowledge Center article - CTX117049 - FAQ: Will a repair affect the hotfix rollup pack level?.

Q: If I am not having issues with my farm, should I still apply the latest hotfix rollup pack?

A: Yes, although you might not be experiencing any issues, Citrix recommends that you test and deploy the current hotfix rollup packs to keep the XenApp farm up to date with the latest bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements.