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Using the Dell Wyse Configuration Manager (WCM) GUI Application

This chapter discusses in detail how to use the WCM GUI Application that is installed on the Repository Server. You can create configuration files, edit existing configuration files, and save the configuration files in a central location. The thin client system connects to the central location and downloads the respective configurations.

About the WCM Application GUI

The WCM Application GUI is installed and available on the repository server. You must log in to the repository server as the administrator to launch and access the WCM Application GUI. The GUI consists of the following components:

•Configuration Explorer — Contains the Configurations tab that consists of the names of the areas you can configure for your configuration files. The names of the areas that you can configure are displayed as a tree structure with the main areas as the main nodes and the sub-areas as sub- nodes.

•Toolbar — Contains icons that are located on top of the Configurations tab and can be used for the main nodes and sub-nodes in the Configurations tab. Each icon has a tool-tip description for easy identification.

•Right-click Menus — Provides easy access to perform the various tasks. You can right-click certain items on the Configurations tab to view the menu of the available tasks.

•Details Pane — Displays the detailed configuration settings for the selected nodes and sub-nodes in the Configurations tab on the right pane of the GUI. You can modify these settings to create a new configuration file or edit an existing configuration file.

•Menu Bar — Provides the various menu options for you to effectively use the WCM Application GUI.

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Contents Administrator’s Guide 2013 Contents Windows 2008/Windows 2008 R2 Server Typical Use Case Scenarios Troubleshooting Devices That Cannot Locate Overview IntroductionKey Features What’s New Introduction Supported Dell Wyse Thin Client Systems Introduction Related Documentation and Services Supported Operating SystemsDell Wyse Technical Support Dell Wyse Online Community Pre-requisites to Install WCM Page Downloading and Installing WCM Installing WCM Server ApplicationDownloading WCM WCM Environment Installing WCM ClientWES Configuring the Repository ServerSetting up the FTP port on a Windows 2003 Server Setting up the Http and HTTPs Ports on a Windows 2003 Server Wyse WE8S Setting up the Http and HTTPs Ports on a Windows 2008 Server Setting up the FTP Port on a Windows 2008 ServerSetting up the FTP Port on a Windows 7 System Configuring the Repository Server on a Windows 7 SystemAlias Name WCM Setting up the Http and Https Ports on a Windows 7 SystemDNS Service Record Lookup Discovery Settings for the WCM ServerConfiguring the DNS Service Lookup Page Service Name WCM Protocol tcp DNS Hostname Lookup Configuring the DNS Hostname Dhcp Option Tags Description Examples of Values to Use Dhcp Option Tags Lookup184 183Configuring Dhcp Options Dhcp Options Name Data Type Code Description Configuring the WCM Thin Client Systems Configuring the Dell Wyse Device Manager WDM Server Files\WDM\WDMWCM\RP Command\TestRPWES\Wyse\WES\WESConfig.xml About the WCM Application GUI Options NewOpen SaveFor FTP Creating New Configuration FilesConfiguration Details Editing Existing Configuration FilesRDP ConnectionsDomain Name Basic Settings AutostartPassword Connection NameLocal Resources Redirect Clipboard Screen Mode TypeScreen Color Depth BitsClick Apply Changes to Other RDP SettingsUnrecognized Settings Redirect Smart CardVMware View Broker History Login as Current UserSSL Configuration BrokerCitrix Client-side Content Flash Player Redirection Settings Use Flash RemotingEnable Server Side Content FetchingColor Depth Display DimensionsAdvanced Settings Automatic Reconnection Server Options Logon MethodsVWorkspace Connections Device ConfigurationDisplay Mouse Keyboard Share New Share Timezone Ethernet Wireless Profile Audio Power Browser, Firewall, and Aero OS ConfigurationClick Apply and Exit HomeIE Favourites Trusted SitesClocks Other SettingsClock1 Settings Clock2 SettingsMode Appliance Mode SettingsMode Shut Down Appliance Exit from ApplianceLine Appliance CommandAppliance Mode Configuration DescriptionDisabling or Stopping the Appliance Mode Appliance Mode Workflow on Thin Client DevicesSelect Options Agent Settings on the menu Agent SettingsSetting Up Automatic Configuration Using Your Configuration FilesSetting Up Manual Configuration Page Launching the WCM Client Importing Thin Client ConfigurationsFallback Mechanism for Failed Download of Configuration File Using Configuration History Exporting Thin Client ConfigurationsClick Debug Settings to launch the WCM Debugging window Manually Setting Debug Options on a Thin ClientTypical Use Case Scenarios Typical Use Case Scenarios Typical Use Case Scenarios Typical Use Case Scenarios Appendix Appendix