[THIN] Re: Mobility Solution
- From: "Grant O'Connor" <goconnor@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 17:06:01 +1200
Mark,
Just found this http://www.tricerat.com/?page=sdt#screenshots
May solve our problem
Simplify Data Transfer
Overview of Simplify Data Transfer
Simplify Data Transfer provides Fast, Easy and Secure file transfer for
Terminal Services. It supports transferring files between the client
workstation's drives and those on the terminal server. A simple
interface permits users to easily browse their files, highlight files
for transfer, and move or copy them between the selected locations.
Simplify Data Transfer uses virtual channel technology to control
bandwidth usage and works with both RDP 5 and ICA.
Simplify Data Transfer gives the administrator a great deal of control
over which drive letters are available for data transfer. RDP and ICA
drive mapping is an all-or-nothing option. Simplify Data Transfer has an
administrative tool that allows you to specify not only which drives are
mapped but which way data can move: from client to server only, from
server to client only, or in both directions something not possible with
drive letter mapping. Key Benefits
Protocol independent design supports ICA and RDP 5
Administrators obtain total control over which local and/or system
drives a user can use inside the session and which direction data is
transferred
Data is encapsulated inside RDP/ICA virtual channels and is subject to
the bandwidth restrictions being enforced on the connection
Robust error checking
Server based licensing means there are no per user charges and the
client is freely redistributable
Simple to use deployment scripts are provided
Simplify Data Transfer is the easiest way to provide file management
within Portal and Published Application environments
Grant O'Connor
iVASP
-----Original Message-----
From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Mark CALLEJA
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2004 3:09 p.m.
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: Mobility Solution
Grant
I got it working last night, but it is a little ugly. I used two
servers and one workstation for my testing.
ServerA
Win2k XPe FR3 + RDP 5 client +WTSFTP client software
ServerB
Win2k XPe FR3 + WTSFTP Server software
Workstation
WinXP + ICA 8 client via NFuse
Install Procedure
I setup the servers with all the Spacks etc plus ensured that the
Citrix components were working correctly (ie published and connected to
an application).
I then installed the RDP client on ServerA. Published the mstc EXE and
tested the ability to connect to another server running Terminal
services.
I then installed the WTSFTP software on both machines (with the change
user /install mode activated). I only installed one of the two
components on each of the servers. I do not think it will make a big
difference but just for completeness.....
I then created a batch file to call map a client drive ( you probably
could use connect drives at logon) then call the TS client with a RDP
file. The RDP file will call the WTSFTP client and run as a "published
application."
STARTWTSFTP.CMD
--------------------------------
rem This script will open a session to a server and
rem create local drive mappings.
call :mapdrive
call :starttsc
goto :eof
:mapdrive
net use j: \\client\c$
goto :eof
:startTSC
start C:\WTSRV\System32\mstsc.exe c:\test.rdp
goto :eof
-------------------------------
the RDP client file is:
TEST.RDP
-------------------------------
screen mode id:i:2
desktopwidth:i:800
desktopheight:i:600
session bpp:i:16
winposstr:s:0,5,0,0,768,572
auto connect:i:0
full address:s:ServerB
compression:i:1
keyboardhook:i:2
audiomode:i:2
redirectdrives:i:0
redirectprinters:i:0
redirectcomports:i:0
redirectsmartcards:i:0
displayconnectionbar:i:1
domain:s:Domain1
alternate shell:s:"C:\Program Files\WtsFtp\WtsFtp.exe"
shell working directory:s:
disable wallpaper:i:1
disable full window drag:i:1
disable menu anims:i:1
disable themes:i:0
bitmapcachepersistenable:i:1
-------------------------------
I then created a published application from within CMC and used the
STARTWTSFTPCMD file as the executable to launch. Then tested the
application. The batch file maps the local drive (ensure that your test
user is not prevented from mapping drives or the server prevents mapping
of drives) then launches the RDP client. The login box of SERVERB will
be presented to the user, the user enters their credentials and then the
server automatically starts the application. I had problems with the
"registering" of the users - but I am not sure if this an issue because
I am using the eval version. The software requires the registration of
the client with each user before the user is able to successfully
transfer data from serverA to serverB. The importance of mapping the
client drive is to allow the software to talk to the workstation drives.
I tested the bandwidth throttling - which worked really well. I was
able to transfer a file at 1K from the workstation to a mapped drive on
ServerB. Permissions on the various drives were an issue (ie I had not
given any to the test user and therefore I was not able to write to
them...oops).
I have tried to get a passthrough mechanism working for the logon onto
the ServerB but was unable. I did find a Q article on using the
credentials which are passed through via the RDP file. This will not
work for us as we force our users to change their passwords regularly.
If anyone knows of a solution please advise the group as there may be
others who are in the same boat.
Hope this helps
Mk
Mark Calleja
Coordinator Network Systems
Network Systems
Dept Housing and Works
(08) 9222 4941
mark.calleja@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
"There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand
binary, and those who don't"
>>> goconnor@xxxxxxxxx 17/06/2004 5:49:07 >>>
Jim
Have you managed to get RDPFTP or WTSFTP working via an ICA session,
When I logon via RDP I can see my workstations drives, but via ICA I
cant.
I have tried this as an Administrator, so there aren't any permission
issues on the rpd/ica connectors
Grant O'Connor
iVASP
-----Original Message-----
From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Jim Kenzig http://thin.net
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2004 3:32 p.m.
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: Mobility Solution
And note you certainly can run an RDP client within a citrix session so
RDPFTP would work.
JK
Mark CALLEJA wrote:
> Grant
>
> If you come up with a solution. Please send the solution through.
We
> are currently looking at the same issue.
>
> Regards
> Mk
>
> Mark Calleja
> Coordinator Network Systems
> Network Systems
> Dept Housing and Works
> (08) 9222 4941
> mark.calleja@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> "There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who
understand
> binary, and those who don't"
>
>
> Any text appended below this line may not be authorised by the
writer
> of this email.
>
>
>>>>goconnor@xxxxxxxxx 16/06/2004 11:12:49 >>>
>
> Does anyone know of software that can synchronise files from a
laptop
> to
> a file server?
>
> We have customers that use Citrix while at the office, but also need
> the
> flexibility of working offline and having data saved on their
laptops.
>
>
> We are currently using an ftp utility to move files between customer
> sites and our network.
>
> I have had a look at Secure Access Manger, and that can synchronise
> mail
> to the fat client, but cannot sync files.
>
> If I enable client mapped drives it will increase our risk of
viruses
> on
> the network.
>
> I have also had a look at RDPFTP, but it does not work with ICA.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated
>
>
>
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