July 14, 2024

Ferroque Systems is excited to announce the release of the second edition of our popular guide, “Basic Setup and Securing of Citrix NetScaler ADC,” which is now available on Amazon. This edition features a complete rewrite updated with the latest guidance and standards from Ferroque Systems’ acclaimed NetScaler consulting team and the vendor. We’ve also added numerous new sections covering public cloud deployment considerations, NetScaler Console (formerly ADM), and an overview of key NetScaler security features to fortify your network perimeter and web apps, courtesy of Richard Faulkner. We have also included guidance for newcomers to NetScaler with an F5 background to help them get up to speed faster and perform F5 to NetScaler migrations more efficiently.

Whether you are new to NetScaler or a seasoned administrator, this approachable introductory guide has something for everyone. Pick up your copy today, and enjoy the read!

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NetScaler, previously known briefly as Citrix ADC, is a cornerstone of today’s Internet operations, handling approximately 75% of web and application traffic worldwide. Known for its robust SSL offloading and intelligent load balancing, NetScaler offers an unparalleled suite of traffic management and delivery services. It powers the world’s largest public clouds, smartphone networks, online gaming, financial sectors, and major eCommerce platforms.

This essential guide provides a concise overview of NetScaler’s capabilities as a physical or virtual application delivery controller, adeptly analyzing, distributing, optimizing, and securing web and network traffic from Layer 4 through 7. Learn about its sophisticated policy engine, which enables functions like rewrite, responder, content switching, integrated caching, and compression—all within a software-defined approach that enhances performance without additional latency.

Discover NetScaler’s extensive security features, including its robust Web Application Firewall (WAF), bot management, and API protection technologies. Understand how NetScaler’s integration with DNS through Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) offers intelligent load balancing with comprehensive service monitoring. Explore the ease of managing a fleet of NetScalers with the NetScaler Console, providing powerful orchestration and insightful traffic observability analytics.

Designed to streamline your understanding, this guide offers expert guidance on baseline deployment, configuration, and SSL/TLS security hardening to bolster your hosted services’ security posture from day one.

Join the ranks of the world’s largest organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, in leveraging the unmatched capabilities of NetScaler.

Ferroque Systems

Ferroque Systems is a technology consulting, IT advisory, and managed services firm specialized in virtualization and digital workspaces. Recognized internationally for our Citrix expertise, we focus on delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs and strategic goals of growing enterprise and mid-market businesses across the globe.