# Deploy-CitrixWithDotNet8.ps1 # Requires Admin rights

Linux uses the native .NET 8 runtime (part of the system package), but the installation process differs (e.g., apt-get install dotnet-runtime-8.0 on Ubuntu).

| Component | .NET Dependency | Notes | |-----------|----------------|-------| | Citrix Workspace App (core) | None | Native C++ client | | Citrix VDA (Virtual Delivery Agent) | .NET Framework 4.7.2+ | Not .NET Core | | Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Agent | .NET 6.0+ | Starting WEM 2305 | | Citrix Cloud Connector | .NET Framework 4.8 | | | Citrix Director Console | .NET 8.0 (optional) | For modern reporting | | Custom SDKs (StoreFront SDK, Powershell) | .NET 6.0/8.0 | For automation scripts | | Workspace App for Linux (Dependency) | .NET Core runtime | For certain SSO features |

The for managing virtual sessions via .NET 8.

: A unique requirement of the Citrix Workspace app is that it necessitates the x86 (32-bit) version of the .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x, even when installing on an x64 (64-bit) Windows system.

Citrix Workspace Support for .NET 8.0 or Later As of late 2024 and continuing into the current 2026 releases, Citrix has transitioned its core dependencies to modern .NET runtimes. Recent versions of the Citrix Workspace app for Windows , such as version 2409 and later, now require as a mandatory prerequisite for installation. Core Requirements & Compatibility