This page contains links to download additional templates and updates to the Citrix templates built-in to XenApp and XenDesktop Group policy management package.

Background

While you still find Citrix provided templates in Citrix Studio and in a GPO editor (after installing the Group Policy Management package) we want to be able to quickly provide you with updates and templates for additional scenarios beyond what is included in the installer package.

About these templates

Templates on this page are intended to be used with the latest version of XenApp and XenDesktop unless otherwise specified and while they have their name and description in English, they can be imported and used in other languages.

Updates to built-in Citrix Templates

Updates to the built-in Citrix templates will appear here. Note that when imported, these templates will appear as custom templates.
Download Template to maximize the advantages of CloudBridge WAN acceleration.
This template configures settings that allow XenApp and XenDesktop to maximize the benefits of CloudBridge WAN acceleration devices in the path between a client and a VDA.
This template can be assigned specifically to sessions with CloudBridge present using the ‘With Citrix CloudBridge’ policy filter allowing for use of different policy settings for CloudBridge and for other connections.

Templates to explore settings for Receivers for HTML5 and Chromebook

Download - This template exposes some of the policy settings available that have exclusive or special effect on sessions from Chromebook endpoints.
Download - For sessions using the Receiver for HTML5 the following template includes the applicable settings. Particular to the Receiver for HTML5, WebSockets need to be enabled as it disabled in the default installation of XenApp and XenDesktop.
 
Download Template to improve user Experience in unreliable networks
This template enables the Framehawk UDP-based graphics protocol and exposes some of the policy settings available that have exclusive or special effect on these sessions.
 
Download Template for pass-through (dual hop) application sessions
On deployments with managed/pooled/RDS-hosted Virtual desktops, it is common to provide users the applications not in the desktop image using a pass-through session to XenApp. This template is intended to be applied to a XenApp providing applications to desktops. It should decrease the CPU usage in the Application session server and at the same time allowing the desktop session to optimize the delivery to the client endpoint device. This is achieved by disabling the video codec for compression in graphics and delivering from the application to the desktop minimally compressed graphics.

IMPORTANT: Using this template will increase the traffic between the applications and desktops.

Note: Dual hop template can be used with version 7.8.
 
Download sample Template for Citrix Universal Print Server
Use this template as the starting point to configure your deployment of Citrix Universal Print Server. A resultant policy will allow for printer-specific drivers to be used if previously installed by the VDA administrator, else the Citrix Universal Printer Driver will be used. It also lists sample Printer assignments (new alternative to Session Printers and Default Printer settings) which should be replaced with the proper ones for your deployment. This template requires Domain access to the printers for proper configuration.
This template is designed to be used in deployments with Citrix Universal Print Server.


Added November 2015
 
Download Templates prior to 7.6 FP3
This zip file includes the templates existing prior to 7.6FP3.
Note: These templates will appear as custom templates when imported.

Disclaimer

The above mentioned samples and downloaded policy templates (the sample code) are provided to you AS IS with no representations, warranties or conditions of any kind. You may use, modify and distribute it at your own risk. CITRIX DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, WRITTEN, ORAL OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that (a) the sample code may exhibit errors, design flaws or other problems, possibly resulting in loss of data or damage to property; (b) it may not be possible to make the sample code fully functional; and (c) Citrix may, without notice or liability to you, cease to make available the current version and/or any future versions of the sample code.  In no event should the code be used to support of ultra-hazardous activities, including but not limited to life support or blasting activities.  NEITHER CITRIX NOR ITS AFFILIATES OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE, UNDER BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM USE OF THE SAMPLE CODE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  Although the copyright in the code belongs to Citrix, any distribution of the code should include only your own standard copyright attribution, and not that of Citrix.  You agree to indemnify and defend Citrix against any and all claims arising from your use, modification or distribution of the code.

The above mentioned sample code is provided to you as is with no representations, warranties or conditions of any kind. You may use, modify and distribute it at your own risk. CITRIX DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, WRITTEN, ORAL OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that (a) the sample code may exhibit errors, design flaws or other problems, possibly resulting in loss of data or damage to property; (b) it may not be possible to make the sample code fully functional; and (c) Citrix may, without notice or liability to you, cease to make available the current version and/or any future versions of the sample code. In no event should the code be used to support ultra-hazardous activities, including but not limited to life support or blasting activities. NEITHER CITRIX NOR ITS AFFILIATES OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE, UNDER BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM USE OF THE SAMPLE CODE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Although the copyright in the code belongs to Citrix, any distribution of the sample code should include only your own standard copyright attribution, and not that of Citrix. You agree to indemnify and defend Citrix against any and all claims arising from your use, modification or distribution of the sample code.

Group Policy Management Templates Reference for XenApp/XenDesktop - policies, director, citrix studio

• Citrix Documentation - To import a template

• More information about XenApp and XenDesktop templates and polices can be found at docs.citrix.com.