by Daniel Feller, Citrix
As a XenApp/XenDesktop techie, I’m always looking for those sessions where I will learn something. I want to hear about what people have seen or done with technology. I want to know what is coming soon. I want to know what is possible.
That is how I craft my Citrix Synergy agenda. Based on that, this is my Synergy 2017 agenda (if I didn’t have to present).
Wednesday
| Time | Title | Speaker | My Expectations |
| 8:30-9:15 | SYN306: Solving PVS challenges with simple shell scripts | Andrew WoodJim Moyle | Automation. I’m hoping to see some really good automation scripts to simplify the admin’s life. |
| 9:30-10:15 | SYN302: Keys to a successful XenApp and XenDesktop user experience | Steve DownsShane Smith | Real-world experiences from Citrix Consulting. Always something to learn here. |
| 10:30-11:15 | SYN111: What’s new with Citrix Cloud and what’s to come | Joe VaccaroModesto Tabares | Whether we want to or not, the cloud is going to be part of our lives. We need to understand what’s possible and what’s to come. |
| 2:45-3:30 | SYN125: Security challenges and uses cases you can solve with a Citrix Workspace | Vishal GaneriwalaFlorin Lazurca | As a XenApp/XenDesktop guy, I’m curious to see how the solution can expand even further with the merging of other technologies. |
| 3:45-4:30 | SYN319: Securing devices, apps and data with XenMobile | Sujit NarayananGayathri Somanath | You can’t do anything without an endpoint device. I want to see what more I can do and how this can be integrated into XenApp and XenDesktop. |
| 4:45-5:30 | SYN701: How is Citrix Cloud used? Insights and notes from the trenches | Daniel LugoRyan Morey | Real world experiences. I’m always excited to hear about that, especially with newer approaches like cloud. |
Thursday
| Time | Title | Speaker | My Expectations |
| 10:30-11:15 | SYN314: Extend existing storage investments with ShareFile | Anirban ChakrabortyCrystal Ricevuto | Where your data is located is important from a user experience in XenApp and XenDesktop. Good to understand how we can tie everything together. |
| 11:30-12:15 | SYN103: XenApp and XenDesktop App Layering | Chris MidgleyRon Oglesby | App Layering. It is new. It is awesome. You want to learn this. It will simplify the life of the admin. |
| 1:30-2:15 | SYN309: Blueprint for easy, fast and cost effective branch office setup | Ruben SpruijtTarkan Kocoglu | Big design questions here that can impact users and admins. Curious about the latest recommendations. |
| 2:30-4:00 | SYN301: XenApp and XenDesktop Tech Update: May 2017 edition | Daniel Feller | Always a highly rated and full session. Great to learn about latest advancements and updated best practices. Plus, good jokes 🙂 |
| 4:30-5:15 | SYN127: Introducing Smart Tools for the Xen product family; faster POCs and efficient operations on-premises or in the cloud | Mathew VargheseJie Feng | I’ve seen some of these already. It can really impact the admin’s job. Good idea to see what is possible. |
Daniel (Follow on Twitter @djfeller)
