Using Remote Graphics Software

How to Collaborate

The HP Remote Graphics Software allows users to share a desktop with several users simultaneously. For example, a user can allow multiple connections to the same system enabling multiple-desktop collaboration with several users. This feature can be used for a variety of scenarios including classroom, design reviews, and support. All users must use a unique username and cannot share usernames.

Multiple connections between Senders and Receivers are only allowed if the user logged into the Sender system, referred to as the primary user, allows the connection. A question dialog, stating the domain and user name of the user attempting a connection, is displayed on the Sender's desktop when a new Receiver attempts to connect. All currently connected users are given the option to allow or disallow the connection using buttons in the message box.

∙If a user allows the connection, the new user is allowed to connect to the Sender and view the desktop.

∙If the connection is not allowed, the new Receiver will be unable to connect.

∙If no one is logged into the Sender's desktop (in other words there is no primary user) then all authenticated connections are connected and able to view the Windows login desktop. However, when a user logs into the Sender desktop, all non-primary users, are disconnected. This is a security precaution.

∙On Windows, if the primary user disconnects, the desktop is locked, but the Receivers will remain connected.

∙On HP-UX and Linux, if the primary user disconnects, the desktop is locked and all users are disconnected.

∙If the remote user connecting is the same user as the user logged in the desktop, the collaboration dialog is not displayed and the connection is allowed.

On Microsoft Windows, a Sender desktop icon in the system application tray displays the status of connections. The icon animates when Receivers are connected. Additionally, a collaboration notification dialog is displayed on the desktop whenever a non-primary user is connected.

On Linux and HP-UX, the Sender GUI is present on the desktop, but does not display connection status.

The Sender icon or GUI can be used to enable and disable mouse and keyboard for non-primary users. For example, if you wish to grant "view only" access to users simply right-click on the icon or GUI and select "Remote IO" and then select "Enable" or "Disable"

All Receivers can be easily disconnected from the HP Remote Graphics icon located in the system tray or from the Sender GUI by right-clicking on the icon or GUI. This is useful when hosting collaborative session, such as in a classroom environment, and the session ends.

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