User manual

Contents
Using VMware Horizon Client for Linux 5
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System Requirements and Installation 7
System Requirements for Linux Client Systems 8
System Requirements for Real-Time Audio-Video 9
Requirements for Multimedia Redirection (MMR) 11
Requirements for Using Flash URL Redirection 12
Smart Card Authentication Requirements 12
Supported Desktop Operating Systems 14
Preparing Connection Server for Horizon Client 14
Installation Options 14
Install or Upgrade Horizon Client for Linux from VMware Product Downloads 15
Install Horizon Client for Linux from the Ubuntu Software Center 20
Congure VMware Blast Options 21
Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware 22
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Conguring Horizon Client for End Users 25
Common Conguration Seings 25
Using the Horizon Client Command-Line Interface and Conguration Files 26
Using URIs to Congure Horizon Client 35
Conguring Certicate Checking for End Users 38
Conguring Advanced TLS/SSL Options 39
Conguring Specic Keys and Key Combinations to Send to the Local System 40
Using FreeRDP for RDP Connections 41
Enabling FIPS Mode 43
Conguring the PCoIP Client-Side Image Cache 44
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Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections 47
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application 47
Share Access to Local Folders and Drives 49
Seing the Certicate Checking Mode for Horizon Client 51
Switch Desktops or Applications 52
Log O or Disconnect 52
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Using a Microsoft Windows Desktop or Application on a Linux System 55
Feature Support Matrix for Linux 55
Internationalization 58
Keyboards and Monitors 59
Connect USB Devices 60
Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and Microphones 62
Saving Documents in a Remote Application 66
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