Citrix ADC (formerly NetScaler)
Secure, reliable application delivery and load balancing.
Overview
Citrix ADC (formerly NetScaler ADC) is a comprehensive application delivery controller that provides advanced L4-L7 load balancing, traffic management, SSL offloading, application security, and more. It is available as a hardware appliance, virtual appliance, or containerized form factor and can be deployed on-premises or in any public cloud. It supports Infrastructure as Code through its Nitro API and integrations with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
✨ Key Features
- Layer 4-7 load balancing and content switching
- Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
- SSL offloading and acceleration
- Integrated Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing (AAA)
- Content caching and compression
- Single code base across all form factors
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Comprehensive, all-in-one feature set including ADC, WAF, GSLB, and VPN
- Strong integration with Citrix virtual application and desktop solutions
- Consistent feature set and code base across all deployment models
Unique Value: Provides a feature-rich, secure, and reliable platform for delivering enterprise applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Load balancing for Microsoft applications (Exchange, SharePoint)
- Secure remote access with SSL VPN
- Hybrid and multi-cloud application delivery
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Lightweight, simple load balancing for small projects (can be overly complex).
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated suite of security and delivery features in a single product compared to assembling multiple point solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Priority, Priority Plus tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 90-day free trial
Free tier: A free developer edition (VPX Express) is available with limited throughput.
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