NetScaler (Citrix)

Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Platform

DigiCert has partnered with Citrix to integrate seamlessly with Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Platform. Using DigiCert’s Trust Lifecycle Manager, organizations can centrally manage certificates across NetScaler load balancers, streamlining and enhancing inventory, policy enforcement, alerts, and automation to prevent outages and reduce administrative burden.

What it does

• Discovers all existing TLS/SSL certificates on NetScaler appliances.
• Imports discovered certificates into a centralized DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager inventory.
• Automates certificate issuance, renewal and replacement directly from DigiCert-managed sources.
• Securely deploys valid certificates to NetScaler appliances through a DigiCert sensor.
• Ensures continuous visibility into certificate status, expiration, and compliance posture.

Why it matters

• Reduce downtime: Eliminate service disruptions due to misconfigured or expired certificates.
• Lower admin effort: Automate renewals and deployment instead of manual updates.
• Centralize visibility: Maintain an accurate inventory of certificates across NetScaler environments.
• Improve security: Ensure all NetScaler appliances have valid, trusted, and compliant certificates with increased cryptographic agility.

Why it matters

• Uses the DigiCert sensor for secure communication with the Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Platform.
• Trust Lifecycle Manager acts as the control plane for certificate discovery, issuance, renewal, and deployment.
• Trust Lifecycle Manager acts as the control plane for certificate discovery, issuance, renewal, and deployment.
• No inbound network communications from the DigiCert cloud

Resources

 Citrix ADC (NetScaler) Connector

Automated certificate renewal by using the ACME protocol