Which licensing option provides temporary capacity for December traffic spike?

Which licensing option provides temporary capacity for December traffic spike?

• A. Upgrade MPX 5550 to MPX 5650.
• B. BurstPack License.
• C. Universal License.
• D. NetScaler Gateway Platform License.

Answer: (B)

Temporary capacity during a traffic spike is addressed by BurstPack licensing. BurstPack adds a time-limited boost to throughput and connection capacity on Citrix ADC (NetScaler) appliances, allowing you to handle a peak period like December without a permanent hardware or licensing change. Once the burst window ends, you return to your base capacity. Upgrading the MPX hardware to a higher model would permanently increase capacity, but it’s a permanent change and typically involves hardware cost and downtime rather than a temporary boost. A Universal License provides flexibility across models and features but does not automatically grant extra burst capacity beyond what your base license already allows. The NetScaler Gateway Platform License covers secure remote access features, not overall traffic capacity. BurstPack is the suitable option for a temporary spike.

Temporary capacity during a traffic spike is addressed by BurstPack licensing. BurstPack adds a time-limited boost to throughput and connection capacity on Citrix ADC (NetScaler) appliances, allowing you to handle a peak period like December without a permanent hardware or licensing change. Once the burst window ends, you return to your base capacity.

Upgrading the MPX hardware to a higher model would permanently increase capacity, but it’s a permanent change and typically involves hardware cost and downtime rather than a temporary boost. A Universal License provides flexibility across models and features but does not automatically grant extra burst capacity beyond what your base license already allows. The NetScaler Gateway Platform License covers secure remote access features, not overall traffic capacity. BurstPack is the suitable option for a temporary spike.