HP Remote Graphics Software 6.0 User Guide

RGS features
RGS supports a number of features designed to optimize performance, security, and functionality:
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3D application support—Users can interact with OpenGL 3D applications running on the remote
computer. Direct3D applications can be used as well, provided they are not in full-screen mode.
3D applications use the full power of graphics acceleration hardware on the remote computer.
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Advanced Video Compression—This option uses a modern video codec to greatly reduce the
bandwidth needed for high-quality video streams. You can choose to have the compression
done by either the graphics card or the CPU.
IMPORTANT: CPU consumption will be much higher on both the Sender and Receiver
systems when using Advanced Video Compression. This feature is not recommended for
customers who do not require reduced network bandwidth consumption. If using Advanced
Video Compression, be sure the Sender and Receiver systems meet the requirements
described in
Advanced Video Compression requirements on page 143.
NOTE: Advanced Video Compression is not supported on multi-monitor configurations.
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Application transparency—RGS supports application transparency, which enables applications
to be run on the remote computer, and accessed from the local computer, without modifications.
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Audio follows focus—In Directory Mode, the RGS Receiver can be configured to enable audio
for the session displayed in the Remote Display Window that currently has focus, and is muted
for all other remote sessions/windows.
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Collaboration—Multiple users can simultaneously connect to the same remote computer,
allowing the users to view and interact with the same desktop session and applications.
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Compression/decompression algorithms—Proprietary, high-performance HP image
compression/decompression algorithms enable real-time remote visualization that is visually
lossless and highly interactive.
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Directory Mode—Directory Mode enables the user to connect to multiple remote computers at
the same time. The remote computers are specified in a configuration file on the local computer.
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Graphics acceleration hardware—Performance is enhanced because the applications running
on the remote computer use its graphics acceleration hardware.
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HP Velocity—This option improves RGS performance over poor network connections.
NOTE: HP Velocity may increase network bandwidth usage.
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Interactive Experience Controls—Allow the user to adjust for a better interactive experience
when operating across low bandwidth and/or high latency networks.
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Login methods—In addition to the Standard Login method, which may require you to enter your
credentials twice, there are two additional login methods available that simplify the process.
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Easy Login—Allows users to establish an RGS connection without credentials; however,
the remote system will require authentication once you are connected. Easy Login is
available for supported Windows and Linux operating systems.
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Single Sign-on—Prompts for credentials in RGS and forwards them to the remote computer
so that you are not required to sign in twice. Single Sign-on is available for supported
Windows operating systems.
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Remote Audio—Smooth, continuous, low-latency, high-quality Remote Audio is transmitted from
the RGS Sender to the RGS Receiver.
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