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® Using PCoIP Host Cards with ™ VMware View TER0911004 Issue 2...
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Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Teradici Corporation #101-4621 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4X8 Canada +1 604 451 5800 +1 604 451 5818 w w w .teradici.com The information contained in this document represents the current view of Teradici Corporation as of the date of publication.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Revision History Version Date Description October 27, 2011 Update for VMw are View 5 April 8, 2010 Initial release TER0911004 Issue 2...
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Contents Table of Figures ....................6 Overview ......................9 Additional Resources ..................9 Prerequisites ....................11 Installing VMware View 5 or Later ..............11 Setting up the PCoIP Host Card and Zero Client ..........11 Installing Tera1 Firmware Release 3.4.1 or Later..........
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Table of Figures Figure 1-1: VMware View and PCoIP Technology Architecture .........9 Figure 2-1: Administrative Web Interface Version Webpage ........... 13 Figure 3-1: VMware View Agent Custom Setup Window ..........15 Figure 3-2: VMware View Agent Register with View Connection Server Window....
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Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Definitions Certificate Authorities Connection Management Interface – interface provided by the client or host, used to communicate w ith an external connection management server Connection Management Server – an external management entity (third party) that manages and controls the client/host through the CMI interface Display Data Channel DHCP...
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Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Introduction ® This document describes the use of PCoIP host cards to remote demanding applications that ® require dedicated graphics cards within an environment brokered by VMware View™. It describes the setup and configuration of PCoIP host cards (or “host cards”) in physical PCs or workstations connecting to PCoIP software clients or PCoIP zero clients.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Overview VMware View lets you set up PCoIP sessions between PCoIP clients and PCoIP host cards. Using a PCoIP host card installed in a physical PC or workstation lets you remote higher end 3D applications that use dedicated GPUs.
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Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Docum ent Nam e Description Source PCoIP to VMw are View Provides general guidelines for typical office Virtual Desktop users that are connecting PCoIP zero clients Configuration and WAN and softw are clients to VMw are View 5 virtual Netw ork Optimization desktops over remote access WAN Guide...
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Prerequisites To use a PCoIP zero client and PCoIP host card (in a workstation or physical PC) with VMware View 5, you need a minimum of a: • VMware View environment currently running with VMware View 5 Connection Server and VMware View 5 Agent •...
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View o The View Connection Server can communicate with the host card, client, and the View Agent installed on the host PC (see section 3.1). This lets View manage connections between the host card and client. 8.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Example: Finding the Firmware Release The example in Figure 2-1 shows that firmware release 3.4.0 is currently in use. The client must be updated to firmware release 3.4.1 (or later). Figure 2-1: Administrative Web Interface Version Webpage 2.3.2 Updating the Firmware You can update the firmware release through the:...
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View 7. Click Upload. 8. A warning appears. Click OK to start the upload. This operation may take a few minutes. 9. The following message appears when complete: “Success Flash successfully programmed!” Click Reset to reset the device for the changes to take effect. 10.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Host PC Configuration VMware View 5 enables the use of the PCoIP protocol to connect PCoIP zero clients to virtual desktops and physical host PCs (with the PCoIP host cards installed). This section describes how to configure dedicated physical host PCs with PCoIP host cards.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View 6. Click Next. The Register with View Connection Server window appears: Figure 3-2: VMware View Agent Register with View Connection Server Window 7. Enter the IP address / FQDN of the physical server or virtual machine hosting VMware View Manager 5.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Configuring a Physical PC in View This section outlines the steps to configure a physical PC for use with View. 1. Log into the VMware View Administrator interface. 2. Click Pools, and then click Add… to create a desktop entry. 3.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Installing the PCoIP Host Driver Software To complete the process to let the physical PC work with VMwareView, you must install the PCoIP host driver software. Important Note: You cannot upgrade the PCoIP host driver sofware while a VMware View- brokered PCoIP session is active between a host workstation or host PC and VMware View client.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Configuring the PCoIP Zero Client To use the PCoIP zero client through VMware View, you must enable the client for management by VMware View. To configure the zero client: 1. Log into the client administrative web interface or OSD (from the Connect window, click Options).
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Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View 8. Click Apply. The VMware View logo should appear on the OSD Connect screen of the zero client. TER0911004 Issue 2...
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Connecting a PCoIP Zero Client to View This section provides a brief outline of how to connect a client to a physical PC that uses VMware View. See Using PCoIP Zero Clients with VMware View (TER0904005) from the Teradici Support site for details not covered in this section.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Deployment Considerations The PCoIP protocol provides a real-time delivery of a rich user desktop experience in virtual desktop and remote workstation environments. To ensure a responsive desktop, you must deploy the PCoIP protocol across a properly architected network infrastructure for your virtual desktops.
Using PCoIP Host Cards w ith VMw are View Known Issues, Troubleshooting, and FAQ This section outlines specific troubleshooting, and frequently asked questions related to firmware release 3.4.1 on zero clients and host cards when using VMware View. For a comprehensive troubleshooting resource, search the: •...