Administrator Guide

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Configuring the connection brokerCitrix
In a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment, a connection broker is a software entity that enables you to connect
to an available desktop. The connection broker facilitates the VDI environment to securely and efficiently manage the centrally
hosted desktop environments. ThinOS 9.0 enables you to configure the Citrix connection broker for accessing Citrix Virtual
Apps and Desktops.
Citrix offers a complete virtualization solution, where all applications and resources are deployed on a centralized server, and
published to remote devices. In ThinOS 9.0, Citrix Receiver is replaced by Citrix Workspace app. Citrix Workspace app, a client
software released by Citrix, enables you to access all your virtual apps, desktops, and other Citrix products from a single
workspace UI. For more information about Citrix Workspace App, see the Citrix documentation at docs.citrix.com.
To access Citrix sessions using Citrix Workspace app, do the following:
1. Deploy the Citrix Workspace app package using Wyse Management Suite.
2. Go to System Setup > Remote Connections > Broker setup, and configure the Citrix broker.
Citrix Workspace app feature matrix
NOTE: Citrix features that are not listed in the feature matrix table are not supported by ThinOS.
Table 18. Citrix Workspace app feature matrix
Feature* ThinOS 9.0
Citrix Workspace Citrix Virtual Apps Supported
Citrix Virtual Desktops (including Windows and Linux
desktop)
Supported
Endpoint Management Auto configure using DNS for Email Discovery Not supported
Centralized Management Settings Supported
UI Desktop Viewer/Toolbar Supported
Multi-tasking Supported
Follow Me Sessions (Workspace Control) Supported
HDX Host Core Adaptive transport Supported
Session reliability Supported
Auto-client Reconnect Supported
Browser content redirection Supported
Multiport ICA Supported
HDX IO/Devices/Printing Local Printing Supported
Generic USB Redirection Supported
Client drive mapping / File Transfer Supported
HDX Integration HDX Insight Supported
EUEM Experience Matrix Supported
Session Sharing Supported
HDX Multimedia Audio Playback Supported
Bi-directional Audio (VoIP) Supported
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