Administrator Guide

Table 3. Supported management software (continued)
Dell Hybrid Client version Supported management software
1.1 Wyse Management Suite Pro Edition 3.1 and later
Salient features of Dell Hybrid Client
The following are the salient features of the Dell Hybrid Client:
File ExplorerDell Hybrid Client provides a secure way to access files on local or cloud drives. The application associated
to open the files can be a local, VDI or a cloud application.
User securityDell Hybrid Client provides a high level of user security in which the data of a particular user is locked and
cannot be viewed by other users. A user's access to Dell Hybrid Client is controlled with specific permissions and data
profiles that are managed using Wyse Management Suite.
Secure browsingDell Hybrid Client provides a secure endpoint for your browser-based work environment.
Active Directory authenticationDell Hybrid Client supports user authentication with Active Directorylocal AD and On-
Prem User Sync with Azure AD.
Single Sign-On (SSO) to applicationsDell Hybrid Client extends Single Sign-On (SSO) to cloud applications and web
applications along with VDI applications. You get access to most applications by logging in once.
File AffiliationDell Hybrid Client delivers a distinct setting called File Affiliation, in which you can restrict the user's ability
to access applications depending on the mode which is active. In the Cloud mode, the client shows applications that are
supported by Cloud services. In the Local mode, the client shows the local applications that are installed on Dell Hybrid
Client. In the VDI mode, the client shows the VDI published applications and desktops. In the Offline mode, the system shows
the tools and applications that operate on the cached files. On the same device different modes can be configured for
different users using user policy groups.
What's new in Dell Hybrid Client 1.1 release?
Ability to convert Wyse 5070 devices running Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, ThinLinux 2.x, or ThinOS 8.6 (Maintenance Release
8 and later) to Dell Hybrid Client. For more information about the conversion process, see the Dell Hybrid Client Conversion
Guide at www.dell.com.support.
Ability to convert OptiPlex 7070 devices running Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18.04 to Dell Hybrid Client. For more information
about the conversion process, see the Dell Hybrid Client Conversion Guide at www.dell.com.support.
Ability to remotely connect to Dell Hybrid Client using the SSH protocol. See, Configure the SSH settings.
Ability to remotely connect to Dell Hybrid Client using VNC. See, Configure the VNC settings.
Ability to enable or disable the access to desktop shortcuts. See, Enable or disable access to desktop shortcuts.
Supports custom connections for browser shortcuts and local applications on Dell Hybrid Client. See, Configure the custom
connection settings and Configure the browser shortcut settings.
Supports the autologin feature for a guest user. See, Configure the guest user account settings.
Supports installation of unsigned and custom-signed third-party applications in addition to Dell-signed applications. See,
Installing third-party applications.
Supports localized User Interface for Dell Hybrid Client. See, Multilanguage support.
NOTE:
Configuration User Interface must be updated to v1.0.112 for on-premises Wyse Management Suite v3.1 to support
Dell Hybrid Client 1.1 features. You can download the Configuration User Interface package from the Wyse Management
Suite drivers page at www.dell.com/support. For public cloud tenants or customers, the Configuration User Interface
package is upgraded by Dell Technologies. For more information about how to upload and apply the Configuration User
Interface package, see the Dell Wyse Management Suite v3.1 Administrator's Guide at www.dell.com/support.
Other documents you may need
In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
The Dell Hybrid Client v1.x Release Notes provides information about new features and known issues in each Dell Hybrid
Client release.
The Dell Hybrid Client v1.x Conversion Guide provides information about how to convert your devices running ThinOS,
ThinLinux, Windows, or Ubuntu to Dell Hybrid Client.
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