The Probe

The Probe is an application designed to automate the process of checking the health and functionality of published applications and desktops within a site. It achieves this by simulating user interactions through test launches, providing valuable insights into potential issues before they affect users. The app supports various authentication methods, including Active Directory and Citrix Gateway credentials, ensuring secure and reliable access to the systems being probed.

Key features of The Probe include the ability to schedule probes during off-peak hours across multiple geographies, which helps in proactive troubleshooting of application, hosting machine, or connection-related issues. It supports site aggregation, allowing the enumeration and launch of applications and desktops from multiple on-premises and cloud sites. The results of these probes are comprehensive and detailed, offering a clear breakdown of successes and failures at different stages, such as StoreFront reachability, authentication, and application launch.

The Probe is particularly useful for IT administrators seeking to maintain high availability and performance of their virtual applications and desktops. It requires endpoint machines to run Windows with specific versions of the Citrix Workspace app and Microsoft .NET Framework, ensuring compatibility and efficiency in its operations. Overall, The Probe offers a robust tool for monitoring and maintaining the health of virtual environments, enhancing user experience by identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.