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
Supported Desktop Operating Systems 8
Preparing View Connection Server for Horizon Client 9
Configure the Client Download Links Displayed in View Portal 5.2 and Earlier Releases 9
Install Horizon Client on Mac OS X 11
Add Horizon Client to Your Dock 12
Configuring Certificate Checking for End Users 12
Configure Advanced SSL Options 13
Configuring Log File Collection Values 13
Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware 14
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Using URIs to Configure Horizon Client 17
Syntax for Creating vmware-view URIs 17
Examples of vmware-view URIs 19
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Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections 23
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application for the First Time 23
Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window 25
Certificate Checking Modes for Horizon Client 26
Searching for Desktops or Applications 27
Select a Favorite Remote Desktop or Application 27
Switch Desktops or Applications 28
Log Off or Disconnect 28
Configure Reconnect Behavior for Remote Applications 30
Remove a View Server Shortcut from the Home Screen 30
Reordering Shortcuts 30
Roll Back a Desktop 31
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Using a Microsoft Windows Desktop or Application on a Mac 33
Feature Support Matrix 33
Internationalization 34
Monitors and Screen Resolution 34
Connect USB Devices 35
Configuring USB Redirection on a Mac OS X Client 37
USB Redirection Properties 38
USB Device Families 40
Turn on Logging for USB Redirection 41
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