User guide

46 DSView Installer/User Guide
To open a client session:
NOTE: If DSView Software Client Certificate Authentication or DSView Software Client Integrated Windows
Authentication is being used, the user will not be required to log in. See Using certificates on page 31 for
more information.
1. From the DSView software client web browser, enter the URL of the server host in the address
bar in the format:
https://<servername>/dsview
In this case, <servername> is the IP address of the host system, in standard dot notation
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) or the DNS name.
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If you are opening the session on the DSView software server, you may also select Start -
Programs - Avocent DSView 3 - DSView Software.
2. Accept all security alerts that may appear as the client computer connects to the DSView
software server. The DSView Explorer User Login window will open.
3. Type a valid username and password in the fields provided.
Depending on the settings specified by the administrator, you may be required to change your
password before being allowed to complete the login process. See Adding User Accounts on
page 153 for more information.
4. Click Login. The window that appears depends on the rights assigned to the DSView user that
is logging in.
If the client machine uses an onboard video controller and experiences video problems, be sure the
BIOS is updated to the latest version.
Uninstalling the DSView Management Software
To uninstall the DSView software on a supported Windows system:
1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel. The Control Panel will appear.
2. From the Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box
will appear.
3. Select Avocent DSView 3.0 and then click Change/Remove. The Uninstall Avocent DSView
window will open.
4. Click Uninstall.
To uninstall the DSView software on a supported Linux system:
1. Log in to the server as root.
2. Insert the DSView software CD into your CD-ROM drive. If AutoMount is supported and
enabled, open a command window and continue with step 3.
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