Implementation
Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to implement the Azure Native Citrix Login Monitor solution. Each phase includes detailed instructions, prerequisites, and validation steps to ensure successful deployment.
Set Up Hybrid Runbook Worker (For On-Premises Citrix)
Install and configure Azure Automation Hybrid Runbook Worker to enable PowerShell script execution on-premises for accessing Citrix controllers
📋 Phase 1 Tasks
📋 Prerequisites
- Administrative access to infrastructure environment
- Proper permissions and service accounts configured
- Network connectivity verified
- Documentation of current setup available
📦 Key Deliverables
- Infrastructure assessment completed
- Architecture design approved
- Implementation plan finalized
- Resource allocation confirmed
✅ Validation Criteria
- All prerequisites verified and documented
- Stakeholder approval received
- Implementation approach validated
- Risk mitigation strategies defined
Create Comprehensive Azure SQL Database Schema
Design and deploy unified database schema for storing login data from both Citrix and Entra ID systems with proper relationships and analytics capabilities
📋 Phase 2 Tasks
📋 Prerequisites
- Completed Phase 1 assessment
- Service accounts with appropriate permissions
- Required tools and SDKs installed
- Backup of existing configuration
📦 Key Deliverables
- Infrastructure components deployed
- Security configurations implemented
- Basic functionality validated
- Documentation updated
✅ Validation Criteria
- All infrastructure components operational
- Security requirements satisfied
- Connectivity and performance verified
- No adverse impact on existing systems
Create PowerShell Runbooks
Develop PowerShell runbooks for collecting data from both Citrix and Entra ID systems with proper authentication and error handling
📋 Phase 3 Tasks
📋 Prerequisites
- Deployed infrastructure from Phase 2
- Test environment available
- Required data sources accessible
- Monitoring systems in place
📦 Key Deliverables
- Data collection mechanisms operational
- Processing pipelines configured
- Integration testing completed
- Performance baseline established
✅ Validation Criteria
- Data collection functioning correctly
- Processing accuracy verified
- Integration points validated
- Performance meets requirements
Create Enhanced Logic Apps
Build Logic Apps for orchestrating data collection, processing JSON outputs, and storing data in Azure SQL with comprehensive monitoring
📋 Phase 4 Tasks
📋 Prerequisites
- Phase 3 data processing operational
- User communication plan executed
- Support procedures documented
- Rollback plan prepared
📦 Key Deliverables
- User transition completed
- Applications updated and tested
- Training materials delivered
- Support processes activated
✅ Validation Criteria
- All users successfully transitioned
- Applications functioning with new configuration
- Support team trained and ready
- User feedback collected and addressed
Implement Reporting & Analytics
Set up Power BI dashboards, Azure Analytics workspace, and custom reporting queries for unified analytics across both systems
📋 Phase 5 Tasks
📋 Prerequisites
- Phase 4 user transition completed
- System stability verified
- Performance monitoring active
- Operational procedures documented
📦 Key Deliverables
- Full system operational
- Monitoring and alerting active
- Optimization measures implemented
- Knowledge transfer completed
✅ Validation Criteria
- System performing optimally
- All monitoring in place and functional
- Operational team fully trained
- Documentation complete and accessible