Dell Hybrid Client Version 1.x Release Notes December 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2: Version matrix..............................................................................................................6 Chapter 3: Dell Hybrid Client 1.1.................................................................................................... 7 Release summary...........................................................................
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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 1.1 December 2020 ● Wyse 5070 device ● Wyse 5070 Extended device ● OptiPlex 7070 Ultra device Dell Hybrid Client Version 1.1 1.0 September 2020 ● Wyse 5070 device ● Wyse 5070 Extended device ● OptiPlex 7070 Ultra device Dell Hybrid Client Version 1.
3 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 3. 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 4.
Table 7. 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 8. 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 9. Dell Hybrid Client bundle (1618) File name DellHybridClient_1.1_1618.tar.gz Version 1.1.1618 Build 1.
Table 13. VNC File name vnc-server_0.9.13-06_amd64.tar.gz Version 0.9.13-06 Size 2,984,778 bytes Table 14. 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 15. Custom Connection File name custom-connections_1.00-01_amd64.tar.gz Version 1.00-01 Size 4777 bytes Table 16. Language File name Full_language.tar.
Table 21. 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 22. Chinese Simplified File Name chinese_simplified.tar.gz Size 171,449,434 bytes Table 23. Chinese Traditional File Name chinese_traditional.tar.gz Size 158,298,433 bytes Table 24. German File Name German.tar.gz Size 349,314,83 bytes Table 25. French File Name French.tar.gz Size 248,359,64 bytes Table 26.
package is upgraded by Dell Technologies. For more information about how to upload and apply the Configuration User Interface package, see the Dell Wyse Management Suite v3.1 Administrator's Guide at www.dell.com/support. 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.
Guest user auto login Dell Hybrid Client allows users to log in automatically as a guest user. However, autologin as a guest user is disabled by default. You can also configure the Remove Device Lock and Password prompt on wakeup options. When enabled, the lock screen is no longer displayed and the device does not prompt for a password after the device or display resumes from sleep mode.
Known issues Table 30. 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 33. 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.
4 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 35. Supported management software Supported environment Management software Wyse Management Suite Edition Pro Version 3.0 and later Supported browsers Table 36. 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.
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service. It helps your employees to sign in and access resources in both external resources such as Microsoft Office 365, the Azure portal, and thousands of 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.
● When you upload a local file to GCP folder, a new file is created under GCP with the same name after every upload. This is because you create multiple files with the same name in GCP. When any of the duplicate files is made offline, all files in the same name are also available in the offline mode. ● 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.
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.
User security Dell Hybrid Client provides a high level of user security in which the data of a user is locked and cannot be viewed by other users. A user's access to Dell Hybrid Client is controlled through specific permissions and the data profiles that are managed using Wyse Management Suite. 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.
● When you disable the Audio USB class, the webcam stops working. ● USB lockdown cannot be configured from User Policy groups in Wyse Management Suite. 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.
Table 41. Supported peripherals (continued) Product Category Input devices Cables, dongles and adapters 24 Dell Hybrid Client 1.0 Product Description Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Dell 2.
Table 41. Supported peripherals (continued) Product Category Monitors Monitors Product Description Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Dell Adapter - USB-C to DisplayPort DBQANBC067 DBQANBC067 ✓ ✓ Dell Adapter - USB-C to VGA DBQBNBC064 DBQBNBC064 ✓ ✓ Dell Adapter - USB-C to HDMI DBQAUBC064 DBQAUBC064 ✓ ✓ Dell Adapter DisplayPort to HDMI 2.
Table 41. 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 ✓ 26 Dell Hybrid Client 1.
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Table 41. Supported peripherals (continued) Product Category Smart Cards and Reader Printers 28 Dell Hybrid Client 1.0 Product Description Wyse 5070 OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Dell External SSD, Typ C, USB3.
Supported display matrix Table 42.
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Table 43. Supported printer matrix (continued) 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.
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6 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.
