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Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference

Client Discovery Using Cisco VXC Manager

Client Discovery Using Cisco VXC Manager

Cisco VXC Manager is the standard tool for managing the Cisco VXC 6215. Cisco VXC Manager allows you to configure, upgrade, and administer your thin clients from a single interface. It also allows you to specify default configurations that are common to all of the thin clients in your environment. You can also use it to enable add-ons, which provide additional functionality in addition to the underlying firmware.

Cisco VXC Manager can discover the Cisco VXC 6215 devices in your network using either dynamic discovery or a manual process. After Cisco VXC Manager identifies the devices in the network, it stores information about them in the Cisco VXC Manager Database. You can then use Cisco VXC Manager to manage the devices.

For the Cisco VXC 6215, the recommended discovery method uses a DHCP server. In this case, you must configure DHCP Option Tags (186 and 190, or 186 and 192) on your DHCP server to specify the IP address and port of the Cisco VXC Manager Web Server. The Cisco VXC Manager Agent (HAgent) on the Cisco VXC 6215 uses this information to communicate with the Cisco VXC Manager Web Server, performing check-ins at boot up and at regular intervals. The Hagent provides the Cisco VXC Manager with device information including device name, hardware information, network information, and image version.

For detailed configuration steps for DHCP discovery, see Configuring the DHCP Server for Device Discovery, page 2-2.

Caution For proper operation of the thin clients, you must specify a value either for DHCP Option 15 (Domain Name) or for DHCP Option 6 (Domain Server) in the DHCP server configuration. If you do not specify a standard domain name for DHCP Option 15, and you do not specify a standard domain server for DHCP Option 6, you must specify “none” for DHCP Option 15. This configuration is necessary whether or not you are using DHCP to direct the thin clients to the central server.

For information about additional discovery methods with Cisco VXC Manager, see Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client Manager.

Configuring the DHCP Server for Device Discovery

To allow Cisco VXC Manager to discover the Cisco VXC 6215 devices, configure the following option tag values on your DHCP server:

•Option tag 186—IP address of your Cisco VXC Manager server (for example, 192.168.1.10). The value should be in 4-byte IP address format.

•Option tag 190—Secure port number to which Cisco VXC Manager server listens (for example, port 443). The value should be in word format (value = 0x01bb) or 2-byte array format (value = 0x01 0xbb).

•Option tag 192—Non-secure port number to which Cisco VXC Manager server listens (for example, 80). The value should be in either word format (value = 0x0050), or 2-byte array format (value= 0x00 0x50).

Tip Do not run the Cisco VXC Manager server and the DHCP server on the same machine.

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Contents Americas Headquarters Page N T E N T S Central Configuration Using File Server A-1 Using TightVNC Viewer to Shadow or Monitor a Thin Client B-1 Page Overview Firmware Supported Virtual Desktop Application ReleasesAudience OrganizationRelated Documentation Chapter DescriptionDocument Conventions Page Cisco VXC Manager INI FilesCisco VXC 6215 Add-Ons AutologinCiscoConfig High-Level Administration Steps ProcedureOptional Voice and Video Firmware Add-on SshoptCisco VXC 6215 Deployment with a Cisco Virtual Office Router Recognizing USB Cameras with Citrix XenDesktop Recognizing USB Devices with Citrix XenDesktopCommon Guidelines for XenDesktop 4.0, 5.0, Guidelines for HDX Plug-n-Play with XenDesktop Guidelines for HDX Plug-n-Play with XenDesktop 5.0Monitor Resolution Configuration Guidelines for HDX RealTime Webcam for XenDesktop 5.0Page Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Client Discovery Using Cisco VXC Manager Configuring the Dhcp Server for Device DiscoveryDhcp Window Select Predefined Options and Values Option Type Server IP Dhcp Scope Options Cisco VXC Manager Server Dhcp Scope Options Cisco VXC Manager Server Port Example Create a wlx.ini File for Client ConfigurationINI File Examples XenDesktop INI Configuration Example Create a Cisco VXC Manager Package for the wlx.ini File Required Folder Structure with Cisco VXC ManagerOS=SLX Schedule Device Updates Using Default Device Configuration Configuring Default Device Configuration PreferencesProcedure for First-Time Default Device Configuration Procedure for Existing Default Device ConfigurationSchedule Device Updates Using the Drag-and-Drop Method Register a Package to Enable a Cisco Add-On Optional Voice and Video Firmware Add-OnUpdate the Cisco VXC 6215 Base VDI Firmware Choose the desired release version from the listConfigure Multimedia Redirection with a Proxy Server Version Number= ProxyConfig Time settings Additional INI file examplesPage Desktop Basics LoggingUsing Your Desktop Press Connecting to a MonitorDesktop Keyboard Shortcuts Shutting Down, Restarting, and Suspending Viewing System InformationSystem Information dialog box Page Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Performing Diagnostics Viewing the Connection ManagerViewing Diagnostic Logs Diagnostic Log ViewerConfiguring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent Export Logs to Remote Server Dialog BoxOpening a Firefox Web Browser Session Configuring Volume Control SettingsConfiguring Display Settings Taking Screenshots Display Preferences Dialog BoxCentral Configuration Using File Server How INI Files Are EmployedHow to Set Up Central Configuration Using a File Server Direct the Thin Client to the Server Figure A-1Using Dhcp Option DescriptionRebooting Page Using TightVNC Viewer to Shadow or Monitor a Thin Client INI Configuration Example for Enabling VNC Figure B-1 New TightVNC Connection Dialog Box
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