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) 10
Requirements for Using Flash URL Redirection 11
Smart Card Authentication Requirements 12
Supported Desktop Operating Systems 13
Preparing Connection Server for Horizon Client 13
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 36
Conguring Certicate Checking for End Users 41
Conguring Advanced TLS/SSL Options 41
Conguring Specic Keys and Key Combinations to Send to the Local System 42
Using FreeRDP for RDP Connections 44
Enabling FIPS Mode 46
Conguring the PCoIP Client-Side Image Cache 46
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Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections 49
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application 49
Connect to Published Applications Using Unauthenticated Access 51
Share Access to Local Folders and Drives 52
Seing the Certicate Checking Mode for Horizon Client 54
Switch Desktops or Applications 56
Log O or Disconnect 56
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Using a Microsoft Windows Desktop or Application on a Linux System 59
Feature Support Matrix for Linux 59
Internationalization 62
Keyboards and Monitors 62
Connect USB Devices 64
Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and Microphones 67
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