Dell 1.3.0.0 manual Introduction, Overview

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Introduction

Dell Wyse Configuration Manager (WCM) is an innovative self-configuring client technology for the cloud and Dell Wyse Enhanced Embedded virtual desktop environments. WCM provides a simple solution to create and apply configuration files to Dell Wyse thin clients running supported Microsoft Windows Embedded operating systems.

WCM is mainly used by IT Administrators who create configuration files using a simple standalone GUI or capture them from an already configured Dell Wyse thin client running a supported Windows Embedded operating system. The thin client system connects to the remote file folder location that contains the configuration file and downloads the same to update the configuration. WCM enables configuration of multitude of thin clients without a management server.

This guide is intended for administrators of Wyse thin clients running WES2009, WES7, WES7p, or WE8S. It provides the necessary information for using the tool to create and apply configuration files to Wyse thin clients.

The supported Windows Embedded operating systems are:

•Wyse Embedded Standard 2009 (WES2009)

•Wyse Enhanced Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7)

•Wyse Enhanced Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 p (WES7p)

•Wyse Enhanced Microsoft Windows Embedded 8 Standard(WE8S) (32- bit and 64-bit)

Overview

WCM helps you to easily deploy thin client configurations either manually or through a server environment and is an easy-to-use solution for supported Windows Embedded thin clients from Dell Wyse.

WCM consists of two components:

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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 Supported Operating Systems Related Documentation and ServicesDell Wyse Technical Support Dell Wyse Online Community Pre-requisites to Install WCM Page Installing WCM Server Application Downloading and Installing WCMDownloading 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