Dell Hybrid Client Version 1.x Release Notes April 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 2: Version matrix..............................................................................................................7 Chapter 3: Dell Hybrid Client 1.5................................................................................................... 8 Release summary............................................................................
Optional add-ons for Wyse 5070 devices with 16 GB storage.........................................................................32 Optional language add-ons for devices with 16 GB storage............................................................................. 33 New and enhanced features...........................................................................................................................................33 Support for unsigned and custom signed applications........................
Chapter 7: Contacting Dell..........................................................................................................
1 Overview Dell Hybrid Client is a desktop solution that follows the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model of software delivery. It provides a hybrid operating environment that enables you to access virtual, cloud, or local applications and resources seamlessly. It encompasses the cloud and storage aggregation for maintaining security and simplicity.
2 Version matrix The following version matrix lists the platforms that are supported in each Dell Hybrid Client release: Table 1. Version matrix Release version Release date Supported platforms Release Notes 1.5 April 2021 Latitude 3320 device Dell Hybrid Client Version 1.5 March 2021 ● ● ● ● ● Wyse 5070 device Wyse 5070 Extended device OptiPlex 7070 Ultra device OptiPlex 7090 Ultra device OptiPlex 3090 Ultra device Dell Hybrid Client Version 1.5 1.
3 Dell Hybrid Client 1.5 Release summary Maintenance releases are created to support the existing hardware platforms, correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested and supported on shipping hardware platforms. Version Dell Hybrid Client version 1.5.750 Ubuntu version 20.04 LTS 64-bit Wyse Management Suite Pro version 3.2.780 Release date March 2021 Compatibility Supported platforms Table 2.
Supported browsers Table 3. Supported browsers Browsers Version Google Chrome 88.0.4324 Mozilla Firefox 85.0.1 Supported VDI clients and local applications Table 4. Supported VDI clients and local applications VDI Client Description Version Dell RDP 8.1.08-06 Citrix Workspace App 2101 VMware Horizon Client 2012 Zoom Client 5.5.27011 VLC Media Player 3.0.9.2 Supported cloud platforms ● Office 365 applications with Azure Active Directory sync with On-Premise Active Directory User.
● ISO conversion image for Wyse 5070 devices: ○ File name—DellHybridClient_1.5_750_5070.iso ○ Size—8,033,769,472 bytes ● ISO conversion image for Latitude 3320 devices ○ File name—DellHybridClient_1.5_750_L3320.iso ○ Size—8,055,957,504 bytes ● Merlin conversion image for Wyse 5070 devices: ○ File name—DHC1.5.750_Wyse_5070_Conversion_Merlin_Image_32GB.exe ○ Size—205,738,547 bytes ● Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Merlin common package: ○ File name—MerlinPackage_Common.
Supports security profiles Dell Hybrid Client enables you to set different levels of Security Profiles to provide an enhanced device security for deploying third-party applications. As part of security profiles, Dell Hybrid Client supports application sandboxing using Firejail and AppArmor. The following are the types of security profiles supported on Dell Hybrid Client: ● High—This profile enables you to install Dell-signed, custom-signed, and unsigned Debian files with metadata.
● Supports multifactor authentication for local and Active Directory login using a smart card. ● Supports multifactor authentication for browser-based Azure and Google Workspace login to cloud applications using a smart card. ● Supports multifactor authentication from initial login to the Citrix VDI session (SSO) using a smart card. ● Supports multifactor authentication for Citrix and VMware VDI sessions using a smart card.
app policy. The autoupdate feature is available for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Dell Hybrid Client service pack, and image upgrade packages that are released by Dell. GRUB password randomization The administrator can generate a random GRUB password when the device is powered on for the first time. When the device registration to Wyse Management Suite fails, you can use the Device UUID and the serial number to generate the GRUB password.
Table 5. Known issues Issue number Issue description Workaround HC-6133 Multimedia and function keys do not work. There is no workaround in this release. HC-6127 A message stating Choose password for new key ring is displayed when auto sign-in is enabled. Enter the guest user password. HC-5581 VMware apps fail to launch when using the smart card with FTA configured. There is no workaround in this release.
● In Network configuration, IP details can be added or modified only when the device does not receive IP configuration from the DHCP server. ● You cannot manually enter credentials while accessing the network drives. Credentials must be configured in the Wyse Management Suite Server while creating drives. ● When the network is not connected, log off and restart may take nearly a minute as the server attempts to upload the user data roaming content.
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Table 6. Supported peripherals (continued) Product Category Product Description OptiPlex OptiPlex 7090 3090 Ultra Ultra Latitude 3320 Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra device USB-C to USB-C cable (0.6 meter) to enable USB-C Displays ✓ ✓ N/A N/A ✓ Dell Adapter DisplayPort to HDMI 2.
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Table 6. Supported peripherals Product Category Product Description OptiPlex OptiPlex 7090 3090 Ultra Ultra Latitude 3320 Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra device Yubikey Neo 5.
Table 7. Supported printer matrix Printer type URI Local printing Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome File Explorer Printer push from WMS Supported Supported Supported Supported VDI Sessions RDP VMware RDP VMware PCoIP VMware Blast Citrix Supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Display matrix Table 8.
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Table 10. Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops VDI version Desktop Server Apps Windows 10 Enterprise Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 √ √ √ √ Citrix Virtual Desktops 7 2012 Table 11. Dell Remote Desktop Protocol VDI version Desktop Windows 10 Enterprise Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 √ √ √ Dell Remote Desktop Protocol 28 Server Dell Hybrid Client 1.
4 Dell Hybrid Client 1.1 Release summary Maintenance releases are created to support the existing hardware platforms, correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested and supported on shipping hardware platforms. Version Dell Hybrid Client version 1.1.1618 Ubuntu version 18.04 LTS 64-bit Wyse Management Suite Pro version 3.1 NOTE: Configuration User Interface must be updated to v1.0.112 for on-premises Wyse Management Suite v3.1 to support Dell Hybrid Client 1.1 features.
Table 13. Supported platforms for conversion Platform name Wyse 5070 Configuration Processor type Memory Storage Intel Celeron Dual Core 4 GB and higher capacity RAM 16 GB or higher capacity SSD/ eMMC 8 GB and higher capacity RAM 128 GB and higher capacity SSD/HDD Intel Pentium Quad Core Intel Pentium Quad Core OptiPlex 7070 Ultra 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 NOTE: Dell Technologies recommends to use 8 GB RAM for better performance. Supported browsers Table 14.
Table 17. Dell Wyse 5070 32 GB and above storage File name DHC_Wyse_5070_Conversion_Merlin_Image_1618_32GB.exe Version 1.1.1618 Build 1.1 Size 3,979,994,103 bytes Table 18. Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra File name Dell-Hybrid-Client-OptiPlex7070Ultra-Bionic-Beaver_1618.zip Version 1.1.1618 Build 1.1 Size 3,694,543,680 bytes NOTE: Image deployment is supported only using USB drive. Table 19. Dell Hybrid Client bundle (1618) File name DellHybridClient_1.1_1618.tar.gz Version 1.1.1618 Build 1.
Table 23. VNC File name vnc-server_0.9.13-06_amd64.tar.gz Version 0.9.13-06 Size 2,984,778 bytes Table 24. DHC Multimedia Extension VDI File name DHC_multimedia_extension_VDI_addon.tar.gz Size 473,409,86 bytes NOTE: DHC Multimedia package enables HTML5 redirection for Citrix VDI session. Table 25. Custom Connection File name custom-connections_1.00-01_amd64.tar.gz Version 1.00-01 Size 4777 bytes Table 26. Language File name Full_language.tar.
Table 31. Zoom plugin for Citrix File Name zoom-citrix_5.4.53-01_amd64.tar.gz Version 5.4.53-01 Size 306,397,37 bytes Optional language add-ons for devices with 16 GB storage Table 32. Chinese Simplified File Name chinese_simplified.tar.gz Size 171,449,434 bytes Table 33. Chinese Traditional File Name chinese_traditional.tar.gz Size 158,298,433 bytes Table 34. German File Name German.tar.gz Size 349,314,83 bytes Table 35. French File Name French.tar.gz Size 248,359,64 bytes Table 36.
Support for unsigned and custom signed applications Dell Hybrid Client supports installation of unsigned and custom signed applications. It supports loading and running datafile such as .tar, script, and binary. You can place any file on the local file system, such as image files, binary datafile, .txt files, and configuration files to the user-specific directory. Support for SSH and Virtual Network Computing (VNC) SSH—Administrators can Enable or Disable SSH from the Wyse Management Suite.
Image conversion Dell Hybrid Client supports the following conversions: ● Convert Wyse 5070 devices running Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, ThinLinux 2.x, or ThinOS 8.6 (Maintenance Release 8 and later) to Dell Hybrid Client using Wyse Management Suite Pro 3.1 or later version. ● Convert OptiPlex 7070 devices running Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18.04 to Dell Hybrid Client using a bootable USB drive. For more information, see the Dell Hybrid Client Conversion Guide at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: Updated boot agent 4.0.
Table 40. Known issues Issue number Issue description Workaround HC-3502 There are two language locales listed in locale-a command even after setting the Multiple language installation flag to false. There is no workaround in this release. HC-3686 VNC does not connect when you are not logged into Dell Hybrid Client There is no workaround in this desktop. release.
Table 43. Dell Remote Desktop Protocol VDI version Dell Remote Desktop Protocol Desktop Server Windows 10 Enterprise Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 √ √ √ Dell Hybrid Client 1.
5 Dell Hybrid Client 1.0 Release summary Dell Hybrid Client is a desktop solution that follows the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model of software delivery. It provides a hybrid operating environment that enables you to access virtual, cloud, or local applications and resources seamlessly. It encompasses the cloud and storage aggregation for maintaining security and simplicity.
Supported management software Table 45. Supported management software Supported environment Management software Wyse Management Suite Edition Pro Version 3.0 and later Supported browsers Table 46. Supported browsers Browsers Version Chrome 84.0.4147.89 Mozilla Firefox 73.0.1 If the Google Chrome browser version on your Dell Hybrid Client is 66.0.3359.181 or 74.0.3729.108, you must upgrade the version to 84.0.4147.89.
other SaaS applications and internal resources such as applications on your corporate network and intranet, along with any cloud applications developed by your own organization. For more information about Azure Active Directory On-Prem users sync, see Azure AD Connect sync: Understanding Users, Groups, and Contacts at https://docs.microsoft.com/. NOTE: Azure Active Directory is not supported in Dell Hybrid Client, and only on-premise sync with Azure AD is supported.
● When you save any cloud file to a local drive using the Save Offline option, the UI displays all the files with the same name in the in offline mode. But, only the selected file is saved in the offline mode which is a known issue in the UI. ● You cannot manually enter credentials while accessing network drives. Credentials must be configured in the Wyse Management Suite server when you are creating drives.
VDI clients support Dell Hybrid Client supports Citrix, VMware, RDP connections, and File Type Association (FTA). Users can add multiple connections to access desktop or applications on VDI servers. File Type Association can also be configured with VDI applications.
User personalization User personalized roaming is supported for device settings. You can configure user specific settings, and the same settings are enabled in another device when you log in with the same user credentials.
Secure browsing Dell Hybrid client provides a secure end point for your browser-based work environment. You can enable or disable Site Isolation and Extensions for Google Chrome. You can also enable or disable Multi Containers feature for the Firefox browser. Browser settings Dell Hybrid Client supports Google Chrome and Firefox browsers. Google chrome is the default browser.
General features The following are the general features of Dell Hybrid Client: ● Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer settings can be configured from the Peripheral Management page. ● Proxy, Bluetooth, and wireless settings can be configured from the Network Configuration page. ● Wallpaper, brightness, and dock settings can be configured from the Desktop Personalization page.
Table 51. Supported peripherals (continued) Product Category Input devices Cables, dongles and adapters 46 Dell Hybrid Client 1.
Table 51. Supported peripherals (continued) Product Category Product Description Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Dell Adapter USB-C to VGA - DBQBNBC064 DBQBNBC064 ✓ ✓ Dell Adapter USB-C to HDMI - DBQAUBC064 DBQAUBC064 ✓ ✓ Dell Adapter DisplayPort to HDMI 2.0 (4K) DANAUBC087 DANAUBC087 ✓ N/A Dell Adapter DisplayPort to VGA - DANBNBC084 DANBNBC084 ✓ N/A USB - C to DP adapter ✓ ✓ USB to Serial adapter Trendnet ✓ N/A USB to Serial adapter Cables-2-Go ✓ N/A StarTech.
Table 51. Supported peripherals (continued) Product Category Product Description Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Dell 23 Monitor E2318H ✓ ✓ Dell 24 Monitor E2417H ✓ ✓ Dell FY20 E Series Monitor - E2420H ✓ N/A Dell FY20 E Series Monitor - E2420HS ✓ N/A Dell FY20 E Series Monitor - E2720H ✓ N/A Dell FY20 E Series Monitor - E2720HS ✓ N/A Dell 24 Monitor MR2416 ✓ N/A Dell 19 Monitor P1917S N/A ✓ Dell 20 Monitor - P2016 ✓ 48 Dell Hybrid Client 1.
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Table 51. Supported peripherals Product Category Smart Cards and Reader Printers 50 Dell Hybrid Client 1.0 Product Description Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Dell External SSD, Typ C, USB3.
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Table 53. Supported printer matrix SMB √ × √ √ √ × √ √ × URI √ × √ √ √ × √ √ × Limitations RDP supports only Single Sign-on (SSO) to log in to remote desktops and applications. SSO is not supported for applications running inside a session. This issue is due to the limitation from Microsoft. Dell Hybrid Client 1.
6 Resources and support 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. In the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword search box, type the product name or the product model. For example, Dell Hybrid Client. A list of matching products is displayed. 3. Click your product from the list. 4. Click DOCUMENTATION.
7 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.
