Administrator Guide

Using Domain Name System
Thin client devices accept valid Domain Name System (DNS) names registered on a DNS server available to the enterprise intranet. The
thin client device sends a query to DNS server on the network to translate the name into the corresponding IP address. DNS allows hosts
to be access by their registered DNS names rather than their IP address.
Every Windows DNS server in Windows Server 2000 and later includes Dynamic DNS (DDNS) and every server registers dynamically with
the DNS server. For DHCP entry of DNS domain and server location information, see Using Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP).
About Citrix Studio
Citrix Studio is a software program that enables you to congure and manage your personalized desktops and applications. It provides an
easy end-user computing experience across all devices and networks while delivering optimal performance, better security, and improved
personalization.
NOTE: For more information about installing and conguring the Citrix Studio, go to Citrix Website.
Citrix Studio consists of various wizards that allows you to perform the following tasks:
• Publish virtual applications
• Create groups of server or desktop operating systems
• Assign applications and desktops to users
• Grant user access to resources
• Assign and transfer permissions
• Obtain and track Citrix licenses
• Congure StoreFront
All available Virtual Desktop Applications (VDA) are listed in the Studio. From the VDA list, select the application you would like to publish.
Information displayed in the Studio is received from the Broker Service in the Controller.
About VMware Horizon View Manager
VMware View is an enterprise‐class virtual desktop manager that securely connects authorized users to centralized virtual desktops. It
provides a complete, end‐to‐end solution that improves control and manageability and provides a familiar desktop experience. Client
software securely connects users to centralized virtual desktops, back-end physical systems, or terminal servers.
NOTE
: For more information, on installing and conguring View Manager, go to VMware Website.
VMware View includes the following key components:
• View Connection Server—A software service that acts as an intermediate for client connections by authenticating and then directing
incoming remote desktop user requests to the appropriate virtual desktop, physical desktop, or terminal server.
• View Agent—A software service that is installed on all guest virtual machines, physical systems, or terminal servers. View Manager
manages this software. The agent provides features such as the Remote Desktop Connection monitoring, virtual printing, remote USB
support, and single sign-on.
• View Client—It is a locally installed software application that communicates with View Connection Server, to allow users to connect to
their desktops using Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection.
• View Portal—This component is similar to View Client but provides a View user interface through a web browser. It is supported on
multiple operating systems and browsers.
• View Administrator—This component provides the View administration through a web browser. View administrators use it to do the
following:
– Manage conguration settings.
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