Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware ® View™ W H I T E PA P E R
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Resources . . . . . .
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware 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 VMware View clients with PCoIP, or PCoIP zero clients. Overview VMware View lets you set up PCoIP sessions between PCoIP clients and PCoIP host cards.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Additional Resources This document provides basic guidelines for using PCoIP host cards with VMware View. For more details on any of these steps or procedures, see the following documents: D O C UM E NT NAM E DESCR IPTION SOU R CE PCoIP Administrator’s Guide (TER0606004) Documents configuration details for a single zero client through the administrative web interface.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware 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 • Firmware release 3.4.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Installing Tera1 Firmware Release 3.4.1 or Later The functionality described in this document is available with Tera1 firmware release 3.4.1 or later. Verify that the zero client and host card are using the correct firmware release. The processes described in this document reference the administrative web interface. Checking the Firmware Version To check the firmware version through the administrative web interface: 1.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Updating the Firmware You can update the firmware release through the: • Administrative web interface: Verify the firmware release for a single zero client or host card through the respective IP address • Management console for PCoIP protocol devices: Verify one or many zero clients in your network • Other tools such as connection brokers If you do not have firmware release 3.4.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Host PC Configuration VMware View 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. Note: Ensure that the host PC computer name is unique and easy to identify.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View 6. Click Next. The Register with View Connection Server window appears: Figure 4: VMware View Agent Register with View Connection Server Window 7. Enter the IP address / Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the physical server or virtual machine hosting VMware View. 8. Choose Specify administrator credentials, and then enter the username and password for the VMware View Connection Server. 9. Click Next. 10. Click Install. Wait for the agent to install. 11.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Configuring a Physical PC in View This section outlines the steps to configure a physical PC for use with View. 1. Log in to the VMware View Administrator interface. 2. Click Pools, and then click Add…. to create a desktop entry. 3. Click Manual. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the PC to your specifications.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View 10. If prompted, restart the operating system (OS) (otherwise skip this step). When restarted, the host driver software installation process continues when the OS boots up. Click Install to continue. 11. Click Finish to complete installation. 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.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Figure 6: Enabling SSL in VMware View 8. Click Apply. The VMware View logo should appear on the OSD Connect screen of the zero client.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View Connecting a PCoIP Zero Client to VMware 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 PCoIP Host Cards for details not covered in this section. Testing the PCoIP Connection 1. From the client’s OSD Connect screen, click Connect. 2. Enter the credentials of the user you set up for the desktop entry created in the VMware View Connection Server.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware 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: • Teradici Knowledge Base (click Knowledge Base after you log in) • VMware View Product Support Center Troubleshooting This section outlines some common issues and suggested solutions.
Using PCoIP Host Cards with VMware View About the Author and Contributor Teradici authored this article, with contributions from Tina de Benedictis, Technical Marketing Manager in Enterprise Desktop at VMware. VMware, Inc. 3401 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto CA 94304 USA Tel 877-486-9273 Fax 650-427-5001 www.vmware.com Copyright © 2011 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
