XenDesktop 5 Services Overview
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Description
This article provides an overview of the Windows services that are installed on the Controller in a XenDesktop 5.0 environment.
Note: Services specific to Citrix Licensing are not covered in this article.
XenDesktop 5.0 Controller Services
| Service Name | Executable | Logon Account / Startup Type | Description | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrix AD Identity Service |
Citrix.ADIdentity.SdkWcfEndpoint.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService Automatic | Manages Active Directory Computer Accounts | Windows Management Instrumentation |
| Citrix Broker Service |
BrokerService.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService Automatic | Brokers connections from endpoint devices to desktops and applications | None |
| Citrix Configuration Service | Citrix.Configuration.SdkWcfEndpoint.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService Automatic | Stores configuration information on the Citrix Services | Windows Management Instrumentation |
| Citrix Delivery Services Protocol Transition Service | Citrix.DeliveryServices.ProtocolTransition.ServiceHost.exe |
Local System Account Disabled | Provides for impersonation of an arbitrary user through protocol transition. | None |
| Citrix Diagnostic Facility COM Server | CdfSvc.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService Automatic | Manages and controls Citrix diagnostic trace sessions | Remote Procedure Call |
| Citrix Host Service | Citrix.Host.SdkWcfEndpoint.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService Automatic | Manages hosts and hypervisor connections | Windows Management Instrumentation |
| Citrix ICA File Signing Service | Citrix.DeliveryServices.ICASign.ServiceHost.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\LocalService Disabled | Adds a digital signature to ICA files | None |
| Citrix Machine Creation Service | Citrix.MachineCreation.SdkWcfEndpoint.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService Automatic | Creates new virtual machines | Windows Management Instrumentation |
| Citrix Machine Identity Service | Citrix.MachineIdentity.SdkWcfEndpoint.exe |
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService Automatic | Manages storage of virtual machines | Windows Management Instrumentation |
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