Having a robust load balancer like Citrix NetScaler is essential for our infrastructure. While there are other options like F5 and Azure load balancers, NetScaler stands out with its comprehensive features beyond just basic traffic routing, offering advanced functionalities like security controls, content switching, and application firewalling. Citrix NetScaler enhances our application delivery by intelligently directing traffic to healthy servers and services. It ensures that even if a server is up, but its services are down, traffic is rerouted to functioning servers, preventing downtime and ensuring a smooth user experience. With built-in probes, it continuously monitors the health of services, identifying issues and optimizing traffic flow accordingly. The SSL upload feature in Citrix NetScaler has significantly improved our security by encrypting traffic and ensuring data integrity. Additionally, the global server load balancing capability allows us to efficiently host multiple services behind a single static IP address, streamlining deployment and reducing the need for multiple certificates and IP addresses. The analytics and reporting capabilities of Citrix NetScaler have improved significantly in the past year. For those considering Citrix NetScaler, my advice is to research its capabilities thoroughly to understand which features align with your needs. Start by experimenting with one feature at a time and learn as you go to maximize its potential for your organization. Overall, I would rate Citrix NetScaler as a nine out of ten.
I'd rate Citrix Netscaler around 7.5 out of 10. For remote connectivity, I highly recommend it for its ease of use. As for analytics and reporting, it helps in decision-making. The main area for improvement is stability, which could be better.
Overall, I'd rate NetScaler a 9 out of 10. My advice to those considering it would be to ensure proper training before implementation, as learning it on your own can be challenging due to limited resources. Additionally, initial configuration should be handled by a professional to avoid potential issues.
Programator at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 20
2024-01-29T08:57:35Z
Jan 29, 2024
I don't know about the maintenance part of the solution since the server we use in our company is operated from some other location. The global server load balancing feature of Citrix NetScaler has improved our company's application availability. I can recommend the product to those who plan to use it. I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.
It is suitable for scenarios with minimal production traffic. However, in high-traffic situations, it is advisable to explore alternative solutions such as Wi-Fi or other options. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
I would recommend using Citrix. Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten because every product has room for improvement. If I rated it a nine, it means there's almost no room for improvement, which is not entirely true. So, eight is a fair rating.
I give the solution a nine out of ten. We currently have 40 - 45 people using the solution. I recommend using an integrator that knows what they're doing. You need to validate the integrator's capabilities. I think it's a really, really solid, well-run, nice solution.
Whether this is a suitable solution depends on what the client's trying to achieve, the type of applications they want to publish, and the security metrics they're looking at. We provide predominantly Citrix-based solutions so if there is a use case, we would definitely recommend Citrix, not only because of its functionality, but because that's our specialization. We implement the full stack of Citrix solutions. Because of the functionality, scalability and stability of the solution as a whole, I rate ADC eight out of 10.
I would suggest that you use Citrix ADC, but you may need to watch out a bit for possible latency issues when you use some of their virtualization solutions. However, it's still good, compared to some other products. I would rate Citrix ADC at seven on a scale from one to ten.
My recommendation would strictly be to look forward to cloud native because of the operationality, scalability, and native integration in terms of the CI/CD pipeline or DevOps pipeline. It's quite easy if you do that. Then, if you consider using third-party tools like Citrix ADC, know that there are problems with native integration. In terms of capability, I would rate Citrix ADC at seven on a scale from one to ten.
Business Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2022-02-10T00:20:34Z
Feb 10, 2022
Citrix ADC is one of the main elements of the SEA approach that Garner has released. Users can manage their applications, as well as monitor and improve all the security that they need. I rate this solution 10 out of 10.
Gerente Divisional at Tecnologia Especializada Asociada de México, S.A. De C.V
Real User
Top 20
2021-12-22T21:09:00Z
Dec 22, 2021
My rating for this solution is ten out of ten. I think it is the best product ever. My recommendation is for customers here in Mexico to try it. I feel it is the best solution in the market, at least here in Mexico. My message to customers here is to try it and they'll never be disappointed with this magic box.
Security Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2021-12-22T17:46:00Z
Dec 22, 2021
If they are going to use it with the VDI, it is a very good product, but it has weaknesses in application firewall development. So if they are going to only do load balancing in an SMB solution, it is a good product. But if they're consulting as an enterprise product and in a very large scale deployment enterprise, Citrix is not a complete solution. But for an SMB product and a basic cloud balance, it is a good product. On a scale of one to ten, I would give Citrix ADC a seven. It does what it does. It is a product for some simple tasks, but just not suitable for the complex tasks.
Head of Partner Business Development at Cloud Software Group
User
Sep 14, 2023
@reviewer1010148 I'd love to find out more about what was lacking in the product - full disclosure I work with NetScaler. I wonder if we can address some of your concerns with some of our new plans for simplification and strengthening of WAF
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
2021-11-12T17:54:42Z
Nov 12, 2021
We're a customer and an end-user. I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I've been very happy with its capabilities. I would recommend the solution to others.
CEO Iberia & Latam at a recruiting/HR firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2021-09-29T19:44:34Z
Sep 29, 2021
I'm a customer and an end-user. I don't have any special relationship with Citrix. I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with its capabilities overall. I would recommend the solution to other users, departments, and companies.
Competency Leader - Virtualization at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
2021-08-26T16:45:26Z
Aug 26, 2021
I would recommend it depending on the use case. If you have a use case for an application controller for load balancing, web application firewall, or virtual infrastructure, you can straight away go for this solution. I would rate Citrix ADC a nine out of 10.
Sr. Technical Architect at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2021-07-31T21:51:42Z
Jul 31, 2021
I would recommend this solution to potential users because most are working from home in today's scenario. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Citrix ADC a seven.
Manager - Cybersecurity & Cloud Solutions at Paramount Computer Systems
Reseller
2021-06-09T06:28:21Z
Jun 9, 2021
I would advise doing proper sizing and proper configuration to get the maximum benefits of this solution. I would rate Citrix ADC an eight out of ten. Everything is very good in this solution.
I would advise others to just go through and look at the requirements and the needs of the people you're supporting. I will always recommend doing a POC, just to make sure that the product that you're inquiring about or thinking about purchasing does what it says it does because you don't want to be oversold something and it under-delivers. I will always recommend doing some type of POC to test everything out. If it is in your budget, then I would say go with it. It has improved the way our organization functions. I have been very impressed with the direction in which Citrix is going. I got introduced to Workspace last year, and I attended the virtual SYNERGY conference. It was very impressive to see so many upcoming things that Citrix is working on. I noticed that VMware also has its version of Workspace, so I guess that's the new hot terminology to use. The Citrix solution is called Workspace, and the VMware solution is called Workspace ONE. I would rate Citrix ADC a nine out of ten. There's always room for improvement for any application. That's why they have different versions or a series of applications.
Technical Support Engineer at Greenware Technologies LLC
Real User
2020-07-08T09:00:58Z
Jul 8, 2020
This solution can be deployed on-premises, public cloud, and private cloud. It's hybrid. It's a good product and I recommend it. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Citrix NetScaler is an application delivery controller (ADC) and load-balancing solution for multi-cloud environments. Because its software and hardware form factors are all built on a single code base, Citrix NetScaler provides operational and feature consistency with comprehensive security for monolithic and microservices-based applications on-premises and in the cloud. The solution is designed to optimize, manage, and secure network traffic. Switching features, security and protection...
Having a robust load balancer like Citrix NetScaler is essential for our infrastructure. While there are other options like F5 and Azure load balancers, NetScaler stands out with its comprehensive features beyond just basic traffic routing, offering advanced functionalities like security controls, content switching, and application firewalling. Citrix NetScaler enhances our application delivery by intelligently directing traffic to healthy servers and services. It ensures that even if a server is up, but its services are down, traffic is rerouted to functioning servers, preventing downtime and ensuring a smooth user experience. With built-in probes, it continuously monitors the health of services, identifying issues and optimizing traffic flow accordingly. The SSL upload feature in Citrix NetScaler has significantly improved our security by encrypting traffic and ensuring data integrity. Additionally, the global server load balancing capability allows us to efficiently host multiple services behind a single static IP address, streamlining deployment and reducing the need for multiple certificates and IP addresses. The analytics and reporting capabilities of Citrix NetScaler have improved significantly in the past year. For those considering Citrix NetScaler, my advice is to research its capabilities thoroughly to understand which features align with your needs. Start by experimenting with one feature at a time and learn as you go to maximize its potential for your organization. Overall, I would rate Citrix NetScaler as a nine out of ten.
I'd rate Citrix Netscaler around 7.5 out of 10. For remote connectivity, I highly recommend it for its ease of use. As for analytics and reporting, it helps in decision-making. The main area for improvement is stability, which could be better.
Overall, I'd rate NetScaler a 9 out of 10. My advice to those considering it would be to ensure proper training before implementation, as learning it on your own can be challenging due to limited resources. Additionally, initial configuration should be handled by a professional to avoid potential issues.
I don't know about the maintenance part of the solution since the server we use in our company is operated from some other location. The global server load balancing feature of Citrix NetScaler has improved our company's application availability. I can recommend the product to those who plan to use it. I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.
It is suitable for scenarios with minimal production traffic. However, in high-traffic situations, it is advisable to explore alternative solutions such as Wi-Fi or other options. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
I would rate the tool a nine out of ten.
I would recommend using Citrix. Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten because every product has room for improvement. If I rated it a nine, it means there's almost no room for improvement, which is not entirely true. So, eight is a fair rating.
I would tell those planning to use the solution that it is worth the money. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
I would not recommend this solution to others. I rate Citrix NetScaler an eight out of ten.
We would rate this solution a six out of ten.
I rate this solution a nine out of ten.
I give the solution a nine out of ten. We currently have 40 - 45 people using the solution. I recommend using an integrator that knows what they're doing. You need to validate the integrator's capabilities. I think it's a really, really solid, well-run, nice solution.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Whether this is a suitable solution depends on what the client's trying to achieve, the type of applications they want to publish, and the security metrics they're looking at. We provide predominantly Citrix-based solutions so if there is a use case, we would definitely recommend Citrix, not only because of its functionality, but because that's our specialization. We implement the full stack of Citrix solutions. Because of the functionality, scalability and stability of the solution as a whole, I rate ADC eight out of 10.
I would suggest that you use Citrix ADC, but you may need to watch out a bit for possible latency issues when you use some of their virtualization solutions. However, it's still good, compared to some other products. I would rate Citrix ADC at seven on a scale from one to ten.
It is a very good solution. I rate Citrix ADC a nine out of ten.
My recommendation would strictly be to look forward to cloud native because of the operationality, scalability, and native integration in terms of the CI/CD pipeline or DevOps pipeline. It's quite easy if you do that. Then, if you consider using third-party tools like Citrix ADC, know that there are problems with native integration. In terms of capability, I would rate Citrix ADC at seven on a scale from one to ten.
Citrix ADC is scalable. I recommend Citrix ADC to all of my friends and engineers. I rate Citrix ADC a nine out of ten.
Citrix ADC is one of the main elements of the SEA approach that Garner has released. Users can manage their applications, as well as monitor and improve all the security that they need. I rate this solution 10 out of 10.
Our company is partners with Citrix and F5 BIG-IP. I would rate Citrix ADC an eight out of ten.
My rating for this solution is ten out of ten. I think it is the best product ever. My recommendation is for customers here in Mexico to try it. I feel it is the best solution in the market, at least here in Mexico. My message to customers here is to try it and they'll never be disappointed with this magic box.
If they are going to use it with the VDI, it is a very good product, but it has weaknesses in application firewall development. So if they are going to only do load balancing in an SMB solution, it is a good product. But if they're consulting as an enterprise product and in a very large scale deployment enterprise, Citrix is not a complete solution. But for an SMB product and a basic cloud balance, it is a good product. On a scale of one to ten, I would give Citrix ADC a seven. It does what it does. It is a product for some simple tasks, but just not suitable for the complex tasks.
@reviewer1010148 I'd love to find out more about what was lacking in the product - full disclosure I work with NetScaler. I wonder if we can address some of your concerns with some of our new plans for simplification and strengthening of WAF
I would rate this solution as eight out of ten.
We're a customer and an end-user. I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I've been very happy with its capabilities. I would recommend the solution to others.
I'm a customer and an end-user. I don't have any special relationship with Citrix. I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with its capabilities overall. I would recommend the solution to other users, departments, and companies.
I would recommend it depending on the use case. If you have a use case for an application controller for load balancing, web application firewall, or virtual infrastructure, you can straight away go for this solution. I would rate Citrix ADC a nine out of 10.
I would recommend this solution to potential users because most are working from home in today's scenario. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Citrix ADC a seven.
I would advise doing proper sizing and proper configuration to get the maximum benefits of this solution. I would rate Citrix ADC an eight out of ten. Everything is very good in this solution.
I would advise others to just go through and look at the requirements and the needs of the people you're supporting. I will always recommend doing a POC, just to make sure that the product that you're inquiring about or thinking about purchasing does what it says it does because you don't want to be oversold something and it under-delivers. I will always recommend doing some type of POC to test everything out. If it is in your budget, then I would say go with it. It has improved the way our organization functions. I have been very impressed with the direction in which Citrix is going. I got introduced to Workspace last year, and I attended the virtual SYNERGY conference. It was very impressive to see so many upcoming things that Citrix is working on. I noticed that VMware also has its version of Workspace, so I guess that's the new hot terminology to use. The Citrix solution is called Workspace, and the VMware solution is called Workspace ONE. I would rate Citrix ADC a nine out of ten. There's always room for improvement for any application. That's why they have different versions or a series of applications.
This solution can be deployed on-premises, public cloud, and private cloud. It's hybrid. It's a good product and I recommend it. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.