HP Remote Graphics Software 5.4.0 User Guide

A.2 Using RGS with static HP VDI
Static HP VDI is a one-for-one replacement of a desktop computer by a virtual machine directly
connected to a user on a client computer. To install RGS in a static HP VDI environment, perform the
following three steps—these steps are expanded on subsequently.
1.
Create a new virtual machine complete with Windows XP Professional and applications.
2.
Modify the ESX configuration file for the virtual machine to support RGS.
3.
Install and configure the RGS Sender on the virtual machine.
These steps are described in the next three sections.
A.2.1 Create a new virtual machine
Create a new virtual machine by performing the following steps:
1.
Create a new virtual machine for Windows XP Professional using standard VMware procedures.
NOTE: For best RGS performance, HP recommends 2 vCPUs.
2.
Install any desired Windows XP Professional OS patches.
3.
Install all required user applications.
4.
Shut down the virtual machine.
A.2.2 Modify the VMware ESX configuration (VM .vmx file)
The underlying virtual machine configuration file must be modified to support RGS and USB devices
over the RGS communication channel. Most values in this file can be set using the Virtual Center GUI.
However, a few values must be set by manually editing the .vmx file of the virtual machine.
Administrators may also use scripting to fully automate this process.
The Virtual Infrastructure Client GUI for editing the virtual machine configuration is shown in
Figure A-1
Virtual Infrastructure Client GUI on page 212. In this figure, the virtual machine named “xp-rgs5” has
been selected by a mouse right click. “Edit Settings…” has been selected from the drop down menu to
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