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System Requirements for Client
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Systems running View client components must meet certain hardware and software requirements.
View Client on Windows systems uses Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet settings, including proxy settings,
when connecting to View Connection Server. Ensure that your Internet Explorer settings are accurate and that
you can access the View Connection Server URL through Internet Explorer. You can use Internet Explorer 7,
8, or 9.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Supported Operating Systems for View Agent,” on page 13
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“Supported Operating Systems for Windows-Based View Client and View Client with Local Mode,” on
page 14
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“Hardware Requirements for Local Mode Desktops,” on page 14
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“Client Browser Requirements for View Portal,” on page 16
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“Remote Display Protocol and Software Support,” on page 16
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“Adobe Flash Requirements,” on page 19
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“Smart Card Authentication Requirements,” on page 20
Supported Operating Systems for View Agent
The View Agent component assists with session management, single sign-on, and device redirection. You must
install View Agent on all virtual machines, physical systems, and terminal servers that will be managed by
View Manager.
Table 2-1 lists the operating systems supported for View Agent.
Table 2-1. View Agent Operating System Support
Guest Operating System Version Edition Service Pack
Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit Enterprise and
Professional
None and SP1
Windows Vista 32-bit Business and
Enterprise
SP1 and SP2
Windows XP 32-bit Professional SP3
Windows 2008 R2 Terminal Server 64-bit Standard None and SP1
Windows 2008 Terminal Server 64-bit Standard SP2
Windows 2003 R2 Terminal Server 32-bit Standard SP2
Windows 2003 Terminal Server 32-bit Standard SP2
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