XenServer

1. What versions of XenServer support LAS?

• XenServer 8.4: updates on or after August 21, 2025 (Early Access), updates on or after August 28, 2025 (Normal and Offline).
• XenCenter version 2025.3 or later.
• Citrix License Server version 11.17.2 build 53100 or later.

2. My XenServer deployment uses file-based licensing. What are the steps to transition to LAS?

1. Install or upgrade Citrix License Server to version 11.17.2 build 53100 or later.
2. Register your License Server with Citrix Cloud and ensure XenServer entitlement is included in your Customer Account of Citrix Cloud that was used to onboarding License Server.
3. Install XenCenter version 2025.3 or later.
4. Update XenServer 8.4 to the latest version.
1. If you are using the Early Access channel, the update should occur on or after August 21, 2025.
2. If you are using the Normal channel, the update should occur on or after August 28, 2025.
3. If you are using Offline update, the bundle should be released on or after August 28, 2025.
5. Open Tools → License Manager in XenCenter.
6. Click “Assign License…”.
7. Enter the URL/IP address of the license server, then click OK.

For detailed information, please refer to Licensing your hosts and pools section in the product documentation.

This article addresses the most common and essential questions about LAS for XenServer.

Note: This is a living document, and information will be updated continuously.