Installation and Setup Guide

Managing Remote Desktop and
Published Application
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End users can use Horizon Client to connect to a server, log in to or off of remote desktops, and use
published applications. For troubleshooting purposes, end users can also restart and reset remote
desktops and reset published applications.
Depending on how you configure policies, end users might be able to perform many operations on their
remote desktops and published applications.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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Connect to a Remote Desktop or Published Application
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Use Unauthenticated Access to Connect to Published Applications
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Tips for Using the Desktop and Application Selector
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Share Access to Local Folders and Drives with Client Drive Redirection
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Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window
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Reconnecting to a Desktop or Published Application
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Create a Desktop or Application Shortcut on the Client Desktop or Start Menu
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Using Start Menu Shortcuts That the Server Creates
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Switch Remote Desktops or Published Applications
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Log Off or Disconnect
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Published Application
To connect to a remote desktop or published application, you must provide the name of a server and
supply credentials for your user account.
Before you have end users access their remote desktops and applications, test that you can connect to a
remote desktop or application from a client device. You might need to specify a server and supply
credentials for your user account.
Prerequisites
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Obtain login credentials, such as a user name and password, RSA SecurID user name and
passcode, RADIUS authentication user name and passcode, or smart card personal identification
number (PIN).
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