Administrator Guide

Table 2. Supported management software
Dell Hybrid Client version Supported management software
1.1 Wyse Management Suite Pro Edition 3.1 and later
1.5 Wyse Management Suite Pro Edition 3.2 and later
Supported operating system
Dell Hybrid Client is an application stack based on the Ubuntu operating system. It is a desktop solution by Dell that follows the
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model of software delivery.
Table 3. Supported operating system
Dell Hybrid Client version Base operating system
1.0 Ubuntu 18.04
1.1 Ubuntu 18.04
1.5 Ubuntu 20.04
Salient features of Dell Hybrid Client
The following are the salient features of the Dell Hybrid Client:
● File Explorer—Dell Hybrid Client provides a secure way to access files on local or cloud drives. The application associated
to open the files can be a local, VDI or a cloud application.
● User security—Dell Hybrid Client provides a high level of user security in which the data of a particular user is encrypted
and cannot be viewed by other users. A user's access to Dell Hybrid Client is controlled with specific permissions and data
profiles that are managed using Wyse Management Suite.
● Secure browsing—Dell Hybrid Client provides a secure endpoint for your browser-based work environment.
● Active Directory authentication—Dell Hybrid Client supports user authentication with Active Directory—local AD and
On-Prem User Sync with Azure AD.
● Single Sign-On (SSO) to applications—Dell Hybrid Client extends Single Sign-On (SSO) to cloud applications along with
VDI applications. You get access to most applications by logging in once.
● File Affiliation—Dell Hybrid Client delivers a distinct setting called File Affiliation, in which you can restrict the user's ability
to access applications depending on the mode which is active. In the Cloud mode, the client shows applications that are
supported by Cloud services. In the Local mode, the client shows the local applications that are installed on Dell Hybrid
Client. In the VDI mode, the client shows the VDI published applications and desktops. In the Offline mode, the system
shows the tools and applications that operate on the cached files. On the same device different modes can be configured for
different users using user policy groups.
What's new in Dell Hybrid Client 1.5 release?
● Supports the Ubuntu 20.04 operating system.
● Supports the Wyse Management Suite Pro version 3.2.
● Supports additional hardware platforms—OptiPlex 3090 Ultra, OptiPlex 7090 Ultra and Latitude 3320. See, Supported
platforms.
● Supports different levels of Security Profiles to enhance device security for deploying third-party applications. See,
Configure the security profile settings.
● Supports Power Profiles to provide efficient power management capabilities for devices. See, Configure the power profile
settings.
● Supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to your corporate network from home or external networks. See,
Configure the VPN settings.
● Supports the ZFS file system to encrypt the user home directory on Dell Hybrid Client. See, User data encryption using ZFS
file system.
● Supports multifactor authentication for local and Active Directory login using a smart card. See, Log in as a domain user
using a smart card
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Introduction