This section provides an architecture overview and guidance on managing and scaling a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment on 3rd Gen AMD EPYC -based VxRail and vSAN Ready Nodes.
Solution architecture
The following figure depicts an example of vSAN-based architecture. It shows the validated solution, including the network, compute and graphics, management, and storage layers. This architecture aligns with the Citrix pod architecture and uses Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) with a random or non-persistent desktop - that is, virtual desktops are assigned randomly as users connect. When users log off, their changes are discarded, and the desktop is reset to its original state and made available for other users. The Citrix pod architecture is discussed in more detail later in this document.