Configure Idle and Disconnect Timeout Settings in XenApp 6.x

Configure Idle and Disconnect Timeout Settings in XenApp 6.x and XenApp Fundamentals

Configuring idle and disconnect timeout settings in XenApp 6.x and XenApp Fundamentals is crucial for optimizing resource management and enhancing security. These settings determine how long a user session can remain idle before it is automatically disconnected, thereby freeing up system resources for other users. To configure these settings, administrators can access the Citrix App Center, navigate to the desired application server, and specify the appropriate timeout values under the session management settings. By fine-tuning these parameters, organizations can ensure a balance between user convenience and system efficiency. In addition to a better user experience, implementing strict timeout policies can help mitigate potential security risks by reducing the window of opportunity for unauthorized access to idle sessions.

XenApp 6.5 for Windows Server 2008 R2

The session limits applied using the ICA listener configuration utility only affect connections to a XenApp server. The session limits settings in a user policy only apply to XenDesktop.

•  Click the Start menu, select All Programs, Citrix, Administration Tools, and then click on ICA Listener Configuration.
• Select the ICA-TCP listener and click the Edit option.  
• On the Session Limits tab, configure the disconnected sessions timeout in the drop-down menu in the End Disconnected Session section.

    
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Click Okay and Close.

  
  

  These options control how long a user session can stay inactive before disconnecting automatically and releasing system resources for other users. Administrators can set them up by logging into the Citrix App Center, selecting the correct application server, and going to the session management settings. From there, they can adjust the timeout numbers accordingly. Organizations can guarantee a balance between system efficiency and user convenience by adjusting these characteristics. Strict timeout rules can also lessen the window of opportunity for illegal access to idle sessions, which helps reduce possible security threats.  Setting up idle and disconnect timeouts in XenApp 6.x and XenApp Fundamentals is essential to improving security and resource management.