Administrator Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell Wyse ThinOS Version 8.5 Administrator’s Guide
- Introduction
- Getting started
- Configuring ThinOS using the First Boot Wizard
- Connecting to a remote server
- Using your desktop
- Configuring thin client settings and connection settings
- Connecting to a printer
- Connecting to a monitor
- Locking the thin client
- Signing off and shutting down
- Additional getting started details
- Classic desktop features
- Login dialog box features
- Accessing system information
- Global Connection settings
- Configuring the connectivity
- Configuring the network settings
- Configuring the remote connections
- Configuring the central configurations
- Configuring the VPN Manager
- Configuring the connection brokers
- Configuring Citrix
- Configuring the Citrix broker connection
- Citrix HDX RealTime Multimedia Engine or RealTime Optimization Pack
- Citrix icon refresh
- Using multiple audio in Citrix session
- Using Citrix NetScaler with CensorNet MFA authentication
- Configuring ICA connections
- ICA Self Service Password Reset
- QUMU or ICA Multimedia URL Redirection
- HTML5 Video Redirection
- ICA SuperCodec
- Anonymous logon
- Configuring the Citrix UPD printer
- Introduction to Flash Redirection
- Configuring VMware
- Configuring Microsoft Remote Desktop
- Configuring Dell vWorkspace
- Configuring Amazon Web Services or WorkSpaces
- Configuring Citrix
- Configuring thin client settings
- Introduction to TCX Flash Redirection
- Performing diagnostics
- BIOS management on ThinOS
- Security
- Automating updates and settings using central configuration
- Examples of common printing configurations
- Important notes
- Troubleshooting
- Firmware upgrade
- Frequently asked questions
● ThinOS UI-based updates:
○ Added a First Boot Wizard for a new or factory reset thin client. See, Configuring ThinOS using First Boot Wizard.
○ Added support for zero theme. See, Using zero theme.
○ Added a desktop wallpaper. Dell Wyse ThinOS v8.5 Release Notes.
○ Added the About tab in System Information. See, Accessing system information.
○ Added option to capture, and export screenshots. See, Using the troubleshooting options.
○ Added option to export the INI file. See, Using the troubleshooting options.
● Citrix-based updates:
○ Added support for multiple audio in a Citrix session. See, Using multiple audio in Citrix session.
○ Added support for SMS PASSCODE authentication on a Citrix NetScaler Gateway. See, Using Citrix NetScaler with
CensorNet MFA authentication.
● VMware-based updates:
○ Added support for VMware Horizon Blast Extreme H.264. See, Global connection settings.
○ Added support for VMware Horizon Blast UDP or BEAT. See, Global connection settings.
○ Enhancements to VMware broker login window. See, Configuring VMware.
● RDP-based updates:
○ Added support for Microsoft WebSocket in an RDP session. See, Using Microsoft WebSocket.
○ Added support for H.264 AVC444 in an RDP session. See, Using H.264 AVC444 in RDP session.
● Added support for the DisplayPort audio. See, Using DisplayPort audio.
● Added support to modify network settings without reboot. See, Configuring the WLAN settings and Configuring the ENET
settings
● Added support for Wyse Management Suite version 1.1. See, Configuring the WDA settings.
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Introduction