User manual

Table Of Contents
Contents
Using VMware Horizon Client for Mac OS X 5
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Setup and Installation 7
System Requirements for Mac Clients 7
System Requirements for Real-Time Audio-Video 8
Smart Card Authentication Requirements 9
Supported Desktop Operating Systems 9
Preparing View Connection Server for Horizon Client 10
Install Horizon Client on Mac OS X 10
Add Horizon Client to Your Dock 11
Configuring Certificate Checking for End Users 11
Configure Advanced SSL Options 12
Configuring Log File Collection Values 13
Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware 13
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Using URIs to Configure Horizon Client 17
Syntax for Creating vmware-view URIs 17
Examples of vmware-view URIs 20
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Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections 23
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application for the First Time 23
Share Access to Local Folders and Drives 25
Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window 27
Configure Horizon Client to Select a Smart Card Certificate 27
Configure Keyboard Shortcut Mappings 28
Considerations for Mapping Operating System Keyboard Shortcuts 29
Certificate Checking Modes for Horizon Client 29
Searching for Desktops or Applications 30
Select a Favorite Remote Desktop or Application 31
Switch Desktops or Applications 32
Log Off or Disconnect 32
Connecting to a View Server at Horizon Client Launch 34
Autoconnect to a Remote Desktop 34
Configure Reconnect Behavior for Remote Applications 34
Removing a View Server Shortcut from the Home Screen 35
Reordering Shortcuts 35
Roll Back a Desktop 36
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Using a Microsoft Windows Desktop or Application on a Mac 37
Feature Support Matrix for Mac OS X 37
Internationalization 39
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