CTXReports
Article ID: CTX119955
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Description
CTXReports Tool Version 1.0
Created Date: January 30, 2009
Updated Date: January 30, 2009
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Certain legacy Citrix tools are now available on request only. Please submit the request here - https://forms.gle/obA39PEz5qpDiSPq8
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Description
The CTXReports tool runs checks against a XenApp farm to verify the environment health.
This tool can be used to capture the following data of a XenApp Farm:
Farm Connection Limit Settings
Farm CPU Optimization Settings
Farm Memory Optimization Settings
Farm License Server Settings
Farm Access Control Settings
Farm ICA Keep Alive Settings
Farm ICA Settings
Farm Application Isolation Settings
Farm Metaframe Settings
Farm Session Reliability Settings
Farm SNMP Settings
Farm Speed Screen Settings
Farm Published Application Name
Server Hotfix List
Server Published Application Names
Server Load Evaluator Name
Server Presentation Server Edition
Server ICA Port Number
Server RDP Port Number
Server Load
Server Zone Preference
Server ICA Keep Alive Settings
Server Application Isolation Settings
Server License Server Settings
Server CPU Optimization Settings
Server Memory Optimization Settings
Server Metaframe Settings
Server ICA Settings
Server Speed Screen Settings
Server SNMP Settings
Server Zone Data Collector
Prerequisites
- Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server
- MetaFrame Presentation Server XP Feature Release 3, a Higher Version of Presentation Server, or XenApp 5.0
How to use CTXReports 1.0
1. Run the utility by double clicking on CTXReports.exe.
2. Select the servers for which you want to capture data.
a. The All Farm Servers option automatically populates the list with all servers in the farm and checks all of them for capture.
b. The List Servers option automatically populates the list with all servers in the farm; no servers are checked for capture.
c. The List Zones option automatically populates the list with all farm zones, no zone is checked for capture; all servers in the checked zone have data capture.
d. The This Server Only option populates the list with the current server only and checks it for capture.
3. Check the boxes for the information you want to capture from the farm and servers.
4. Click the Edit | Set Log File Path... option to set the directory where you would like to same the log files.
a. The default directory is .\CTXReports, and is created, if not present.
5. Click Capture to begin the data capture process.
6. Wait until the process finishes; and the progress bar disappears.
7. A new cabinet file is created with all the log files in the Log File Path directory.
Data Files Captured by CTXReports
- XML file - This file contains all the data for the farm, servers and server settings.
- *.hive files - These files contain the registry keys captured by the tool, and can be opened with regedit.exe or regedt32.exe.
- *.evt files - These files contain the eventlogs and can be opened by with the Event Log mmc snap-in.
Uninstalling CTXReports 1.0
No un-installation is necessary; simply delete the executable from the computer.
Security Permissions Required by CTXReports 1.0
This tool requires a Citrix Administrator account with at least read only rights, and remote read access to the registry and event logs on all servers on which data is being captured.
Data Modified by CTXReports 1.0
No modifications are done by the tool.
How to Undo the Changes Made by CTXReports 1.0
Not applicable.
Contact Information
Questions? Concerns? Send any feedback for this tool to supporttools@citrix.com.
Disclaimer
This software application is provided to you "as is" with no representations, warranties or conditions of any kind. You may use 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 software application 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 software application 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 software application. 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 SOFTWARE APPLICATION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You agree to indemnify and defend Citrix against any and all claims arising from your use, modification or distribution of the code.
Additional Information
Where to download ?
Certain legacy Citrix tools are now available on request only. Please submit the request here - https://forms.gle/obA39PEz5qpDiSPq8
Once we verify your request, we will provide access to the download location.
