Both Citrix and Horizon provide search functionality to help administrators quickly locate session data. This guide explains how to use these options effectively.
By default, the search option is displayed at the top of the page when you visit the main dashboard page for Horizon and Citrix. It is also displayed at the top of each additional related page when viewing details.
When you apply your search criteria, the dashboard page is updated to display data for the user sessions that match. Drill in to any card on the page for additional session details.
Figure: Search option displayed at the top of the Citrix EUE dashboard.
Searching for Users
You can enter any string of text in the search bar to bring back data for one or more users. Enter usernames comma separated to display data for multiple users. Use the Advanced options to enter more specific criteria.
Advanced Search Options
Date and Time Filters
You can filter sessions by:
Today: Shows only sessions from the current day.
Last X minutes/hours/days/weeks/months: Enter a number and select the time unit.
Date Range: Specify exact start and end dates/times.
All session data: Displays all available data (may take longer depending on database retention).
Additional Parameters
Along with time ranges, you can refine searches using fields such as:
Citrix: Session State, Group/Farm, User, Client Name, XA Server Name, App Name, Virtual Machine Name, Broker Name.
Horizon: Full Name, User Account, Farm, Machine/RDS Server/Virtual Desktop, State, Protocol.
Actions
Apply: Runs the search and updates the view of the dashboard.
Clear Filters: Removes all applied search parameters the dialog without changes.
Results
After applying filters, the dashboard page is updated and all related cards on the page will display relevant data for that search.