How to validate Rendezvous version

How to validate Rendezvous version

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Article ID: CTX584608

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Description

There are two versions of Rendezvous available:
- Version 1 (V1): supports bypassing the Citrix Cloud Connectors for HDX session traffic only.
- Version 2 (V2): supports bypassing the Citrix Cloud Connectors for both control traffic and HDX session traffic.


How to check which version of Rendezvous has been using in the environment.
 


Instructions

To use Rendezvous protocol, Citrix policy [Rendezvous protocol] needs to be enabled.
https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/policies/reference/ica-policy-settings.html#rendezvous-protocol
This is the common setting for Rendezvous V1 and V2.

 

To check if Rendezvous V2 is enabled or not, GctRegistration registry value is necessary to be confirmed.
On the VDA machine, check the following registry value:

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Citrix\VirtualDesktopAgent
Value type: DWORD
Value name: GctRegistration


If the value data is 1, that means Rendezvous V2 has been configured. Otherwise, it is Rendezvous V1.


 

Environment

Caution! Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that might require you to reinstall your operating system. Citrix cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. Be sure to back up the registry before you edit it.