Deployment Guide

Configuring a ThinOS 9.1 client using Wyse
Management Suite
It is recommended to optimize centralized configuration server groups for better performance and manageability by maximizing
the number of unique customer device configuration groups. A minimal number of Wyse Management Suite groups and settings
should be used to maximize the unique customer device configurations groups. This is applicable to both multitenant and
on-premises scenarios.
When you change the group in Wyse Management Suite, the ThinOS 9.x-based thin client displays a message prompting you to
restart the thin client immediately or postpone it to the next reboot for applying latest configurations.
When you deploy a new firmware or package using Wyse Management Suite, the thin client displays a message prompting you
to start the installation immediately or postpone it to the next reboot.
Configuration comparison between ThinOS 8.6 and
ThinOS 9.1
The following is an overview of the major device configuration changes between ThinOS 8.6 and ThinOS 9.1 that simplifies the
configuration process:
Table 8. Configuration comparisons between ThinOS 8.6 and ThinOS 9.1
ThinOS 8.6 ThinOS 9.1
ThinOS 8.6 requires INI files with complex parameter syntax
to configure devices.
ThinOS 9.1 configuration is completely menu driven.
ThinOS 8.6 user interface is a subset of all possible client
configurations and is primarily designed for piloting devices.
ThinOS 9.1 administrative user interface supports all client
commands.
ThinOS 8.6 user interface menu configurations differed
from Wyse Management Suite ThinOS menu–based profile
configurations.
ThinOS 9.1 shares a common administrative user interface
with the Wyse Management Suite ThinOS 9.x profile. Hence
all client configurations are identical when run from either
interface.
ThinOS configuration grouping overview
During the deployment process, you must evaluate various needs of your users to determine all the client configurations that
are mandatory to meet the requirements. Few configurations such as monitor resolution or VNC password applies to the device,
while others such as broker configurations may only apply to specific users of the device.
Redundant configurations may result in performance issues and makes it difficult to manage environmental changes since each
device configuration requires to be updated. This issue can be resolved by grouping configurations.
ThinOS configuration grouping determines the parameters inheritance. The child group inherits the settings from its parent
group. The following table lists the common device configuration criteria that must be considered when creating groups:
Table 9. ThinOS configuration grouping overview
Group Types Configurations
Global device configurations
Privilege Settings including Admin Mode
Security Policy Settings
Remote Control Settings (VNC)
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