User manual

Managing Remote Desktop and
Application Connections 4
Use Horizon Client to connect to Connection Server or a security server and log in to or off of a remote
desktop, and use remote applications. For troubleshooting purposes, you can also reset remote desktops and
applications.
Depending on how the administrator configures policies for remote desktops, end users might be able to
perform many operations on their desktops.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application,” on page 59
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“Tips for Using the Desktop and Application Selector,” on page 62
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“Share Access to Local Folders and Drives,” on page 62
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“Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window,” on page 64
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“Reconnecting to a Desktop or Application,” on page 65
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“Create a Desktop or Application Shortcut on Your Client Desktop or Start Menu,” on page 65
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“Switch Desktops or Applications,” on page 66
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“Log Off or Disconnect,” on page 66
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application
After logging in to View Connection Server, you can connect to the remote desktops and applications that
you are authorized to use.
Before you have end users access their remote desktops and applications, test that you can connect to a
remote desktop or application from a client device. You must specify a server and supply credentials for
your user account.
To use remote applications, you must connect to View Connection Server 6.0 or later.
The Log in as current user feature is available even if Horizon Client is installed on a remote desktop.
Prerequisites
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Obtain the credentials you need to log in, such as a user name and password, RSA SecurID user name
and passcode, RADIUS authentication user name and passcode, or smart card personal identification
number (PIN).
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Obtain the NETBIOS domain name for logging in. For example, you would use mycompany rather than
mycompany.com.
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Perform the administrative tasks described in “Preparing Connection Server for Horizon Client,” on
page 18.
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