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Dell Wyse Device Manager v5.7.3 Release Notes

Current Version: 5.7.3

Release Date: April 2018

Previous Version: 5.7.2 GA

Topics:

• Release type and definition

• What’s new in WDM v5.7.3

• Support information

• WDM features by platform

• Supported Operating Systems for WDM server

• Supported Operating Systems for upgrade

• Supported databases

• Supported Dell Wyse thin client platforms

• Supported EOL Dell Wyse thin client platforms

• Upgrading WDM

• WCM supported matrix for different operating system

• WDA Agent versions incorporated in WDM

• Boot Agent version incorporated in WDM 5.7.3

• Versions of thin client Operating Systems preferred for WDM 5.7.3 features

• Deprecated features

• WDM 5.7.3 supported agent list validation for Windows

• WDM 5.7.3 supported build and agent list for SUSE Linux

• WDM 5.7.3 supported build for ThinOS

• CIR fixes

• Known issues

Software releases are created to correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested on all current,

actively shipping platforms and operating systems as applicable. This release notes contain details on the supported platforms, any

changes in the configuration settings and licensing details as well. The bug fixes along with the workarounds are documented in the

release notes. Any changes in the feature functionality from an end-user perspective are listed with the description of each feature at a

high level.

Release type and definition

Dell Wyse Device Manager (WDM) software is the premier enterprise solution for managing Dell Wyse thin and zero clients simply,

remotely, and securely. It enables IT professionals to easily organize, upgrade, control, and support thousands of Windows Embedded,

ThinLinux, Wyse ThinOS, Wyse ThinOs Lite, and P-Class devices across any LAN, WAN, or wireless network.

The software uses industry standard communication protocols and a component-based architecture to efficiently manage your network

devices. Its intuitive, simple and powerful user interface using WEB UI. Dell Wyse Device Manager (WDM) includes an easy-to-use console

that enables you to easily perform all the device management functions that are required to run and maintain your WDM Environment. The

Web UI is user friendly and enables you to perform all the device management functions easily.

What’s new in WDM v5.7.3

The following are the new features in this release:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2016

• Database SQL 2016 Express SP1 is bundled as part of Installer

• Database SQL 2014 Enterprise

2018 - 04

Dell Wyse Device Manager v5.7.3 Release Notes 1

Summary of content (16 pages)

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2018 - 04 Dell Wyse Device Manager v5.7.3 Release Notes Current Version: 5.7.3 Release Date: April 2018 Previous Version: 5.7.2 GA Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Release type and definition What’s new in WDM v5.7.
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• • • • • • • • • • Database SQL 2016 Enterprise Custom Database/Instance name Database Manual scripts v5.7.3 High Availability for Web user interface Tool for supporting multiple RSPs Unified Agent 14.x Latest Boot Agent is integrated ThreadX new 5.x firmware support Support for ThinLinux v2.0 Support for NTLMv2 Level 5 Support information WDM features by platform This section provides high-level details on features available for supported platforms Table 1.
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WDM Features Workgroup edition Enterprise edition Windows Embedded WYSE ThinOS Xenith Linux Profile Manager √ √ WE8S, WES7, WES7P, WIE10 Yes SUSE, ThinLinux 1.0, ThinLinux 2.0 Web UI Support √ √ Web API √ √ New Settings ThreadX Devices(VMware, Imprivata, Security level) √ √ ThreadX 5.x Load Balancing Support for ThreadX 5.
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WDM Features Workgroup edition Enterprise edition Windows Embedded WYSE ThinOS Xenith Linux Unmanaged Device for exceeding the License √ √ Yes Yes Yes 60GB Hard disk Imaging Support √ √ WE8S, WES7P √ License Extending up to 60 Days Alerts and Events ThreadX √ √ NOTE: • Platform specific features of WDM 5.7.3 requires the latest released WDM agents and OS/firmware on the devices.
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• • • • • • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express SP1 – English (default, bundled as part of Installer) Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2016 Enterprise for High Availability Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Supported Dell Wyse thin client platforms WDM supports the following thin client systems: Table 2.
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Thin Client Operating System Supported Devices • Wyse 7040 thin client Wyse Enhanced SUSE Linux Enterprise • • • • Wyse 5010 thin client with Linux Wyse 5020 thin client with Linux Wyse 7010 thin client with Linux Wyse 7020 thin client with Linux Wyse ThinOS Lite—Wyse Xenith • • • Wyse 3010 zero client for Citrix—T00X Wyse 3020 zero client for Citrix—T00DX Wyse 5010 zero client for Citrix—D00DX Teradici / View Zero Client • • • Wyse 5030 zero client for VMware Wyse 7030 zero client for VMware Wys
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Thin Client Operating System Supported Devices Wyse Enhanced Ubuntu Linux • Wyse 3010 thin client with Linux Upgrading WDM This version of WDM supports upgrade from WDM 5.7.2 and WDM 5.7.2 GA hotfix/ WDM 5.7.2 MR1 hotfix. If you have earlier version of WDM, you must first upgrade to either version 5.7.2 or WDM 5.7.2 GA hotfix/ WDM 5.7.2 MR1 hotfix, and then upgrade to the latest version. After you upgrade to WDM version 5.7.
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ThinOS ThinOS PCoIP Wyse ThinOS Lite Microsoft √ √ √ VMware √ √ √ vWorkspace √ √ √ Session √ √ √ Citrix √ √ √ RDP √ √ √ Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Windows Embedded 8 Standard Windows Embedded 7/ Windows Embedded 7P SUSE Linux Wyse ThinLinux √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ VDI Global Settings VMware Printers Printer Global Settings √ √ Add Printer √ √ WLAN Global Settings √ √ WLAN Connections √ √ ENETIEEE 802.
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ThinOS ThinOS PCoIP Other Settings (Power, Locale, WDM Service, Scheduled Shutdown/ Reboot) √ √ Broker Authenticatio n Settings √ √ VNC Settings √ √ ini Settings √ √ √ √ Wyse ThinOS Lite Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Windows Embedded 8 Standard Windows Embedded 7/ Windows Embedded 7P SUSE Linux Wyse ThinLinux √ √ √ √ OS Configuration Firmware Upgrade √ Browser, Firewall √ √ √ Clocks √ √ √ Other Settings √ √ √ WDA Agent versions incorporated in WDM Table 5.
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Boot Agent version incorporated in WDM 5.7.3 Table 6. Boot agent version details Operating System Boot Agent Version Windows Embedded Standard 7 3.7.6 Windows Embedded Standard 7P 3.7.6 Windows Embedded 8 Standard 64 bit 3.7.6 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 3.7.6 SUSE Linux 3.7.6 ThinLinux 1.0 3.7.6 ThinLinux 2.0 3.7.6 Versions of thin client Operating Systems preferred for WDM 5.7.3 features Table 7.
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Deprecated features The following features are deprecated in WDM 5.7.3: • • SQL Express 2016 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Installation on Microsoft Windows 7, 32–bit WDM 5.7.3 supported agent list validation for Windows Table 8. Supported agent list details Description 14.1.1.
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Package Deployment Auto Discovery Description (112062) (5.3.09) (112092) (113092) (5.3.28) (113106) (5.5.37) (113110) (5.5.38) Reboot √ √ √ √ Shutdown √ √ √ √ WOL √ √ √ √ Send Message NA NA √ √ Reboot √ √ √ √ Shutdown √ √ √ √ WOL √ √ √ √ WDM Agent Upgrade √ √ NA NA WDM 5.7.3 √ √ √ √ WDM 5.7.3 supported build for ThinOS Table 10. Build details for ThinOS ThinOS 8.3_011 8.4_001.52 8.4_003.53 8.4_005.
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CIR # Issue Description CIR 92388 Grouping of devices: Limited user can group unassigned devices to groups not visible for the user. CIR 93063 In WDM v5.7.2 Web UI, the device list is limited to 30 devices per page. CIR 90308 In ThinOS - WDM, it reverts to default path on system reboot. CIR 88227 DDC and profile manager must be disabled manually, before you upgrade to the latest version. CIR 92754 WDM not reporting complete list of installed QFEs for Windows devices.
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Issue Description WDM 5.7.3 : Size of the pulled image for SUSE Linux client is displaying incorrect in WDM WEB UI. The details of USB Devices and Monitors connected to WTOS thin clients are not displayed in WDM Web UI. Importing devices for the first time using files is failed through "WDM Common Utilities" and the error logs are displayed in Chinese. Texts and Buttons are overlapped in "WDM Common Utilities Extractor" and "WDM package registration utility".
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.