Migrate Citrix Policies from XenApp 6.5 to >7.6

Simple process for policy migration from xenapp 6.5 to Citrix 7.xx

Scott Caster

7 minute read

Migrate Citrix Policies from XenApp 6.5 to >7.6 In this post I will outline the process I used to overcome the limitations of existing Citrix policy migrating tools. Per Citrix, there is no direct path to migrate policies from xenapp version 6.5 to 7.7 or above, you must first install and migrate to 7.6, then do an in-place upgrade to the desired version. (source: docs.citrix.com). Unfortunately, many discover this only after their brand new 7.

Introducing Kernel Composure

Parsing Kernel Panic logs on macOS 10.15.x

Tyler Sparr

13 minute read

In this post we will be explaining how we have created an application for macOS to help administrators quickly parse logs generated by kernel panics on macOS 10.15. Kernel panics can result in a less than ideal experience for users, but administrators can now keep their cool and stay composed when troubleshooting by using Encore’s Kernel Composure. The code that makes all of this work is at the bottom of this article.

Utilizing Chatops for VMWare Support Cases

How Encore is Utilizing Chatops for VMWare Support Cases

Greg Perry

8 minute read

In this post we will be explaining how we have created a chatops workflow that enables us to upload VMWare ESXi log bundles directly to a VMWare support case from our chat client of choice. The code that makes all of this work is at the bottom of this article. Chatops Introduction For the those who have never heard of chatops before; To me, it means the ability to call automation workflows from your favorite chat client.