[THIN] Re: XenApp Plug-in 12.1 and connecting to multiple desktops ....
- From: Greg Reese <gareese@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:10:54 -0600
you can change what the .ica files open with easily enough if the desktop
viewer isn't to your liking. it all shouldn't be this much of a pain in the
ass though. but for my own work or the other administrators, it is not that
big of a deal. the users are all WI, CAG, or PNA
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 5:44 AM, Hutchinson, Alan <
Alan.Hutchinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Not keen on the Desktop Viewer from what (little) I've seen so far -
> doesn't open with the resolution (screen size) that I prefer and seems slow
> to connect. That said, I'm still in playing mode at the moment so I will
> give your suggestion a fly.
>
> I'm also finding the QuickLaunch tool relatively slow to connect as well -
> more testing required.
>
> Have also had a quick play with .ica files which I thought would be my
> preference for day to day admin but these seem to launch the Desktop Viewer
> as well - even more playing - sorry testing - to do.
>
> Regards,
>
> Alan.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Carl Stalhood
> *Sent:* 25 January 2011 20:58
> *To:* thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [THIN] Re: XenApp Plug-in 12.1 and connecting to multiple
> desktops ....
>
> I wonder if enabling the DesktopViewer would improve usability for multiple
> published desktops.
>
> In WebInterface.confi for the PNA site, set ShowDesktopViewer=On.
>
> On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 9:33 AM, Hutchinson, Alan <
> Alan.Hutchinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Raff,
>> Will have a look at the WC again - fortunately this is still in test.
>>
>> For others that have replied have also gotten hold of the Quick Launch
>> Tool.
>>
>> Will post a follow up.
>>
>> Thanks again all.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Alan.
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
>> Behalf Of *Raffensberger, Stephen D
>> *Sent:* 25 January 2011 14:20
>> *To:* thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> *Subject:* [THIN] Re: XenApp Plug-in 12.1 and connecting to multiple
>> desktops ....
>>
>> Hi Alan,
>>
>>
>>
>> It sounds like your Workspace Control settings might be taking over
>> existing sessions.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you control WC from the Web Interface, try either disabling it or
>> setting it to “disconnected sessions only” as a test.
>>
>>
>>
>> If your Web Interface allows users to customize, go to your Online Plug-in
>> settings.
>>
>> Try disabling both “Logon Options” and “Reconnect Menu Options” within the
>> “Reconnect Options”.
>>
>> If that fixes your problem, you might be able to loosen it up a bit by
>> setting both to “disconnected sessions only”.
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>>
>>
>> Raff
>>
>>
>>
>> *Steve Raffensberger*
>>
>> Citrix Administrator Produban US
>>
>> Mail Code: 11-900-PB3
>>
>> 1130 Berkshire Boulevard
>>
>> Wyomissing, PA 19610
>>
>> sraffens@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> *From:* thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
>> Behalf Of *Hutchinson, Alan
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:00 AM
>> *To:* thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> *Subject:* [THIN] XenApp Plug-in 12.1 and connecting to multiple desktops
>> ....
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm just starting to look at upgrading the ICA client currently used on
>> our estate from 10.2 to 12.1 and am foxed by this issue.
>>
>>
>>
>> Currently with the 10.2 client we just used PN (no PNA) and Web client.
>> The web client is used by users with a PC and all our support functions and
>> they all access the same web site URL. This site is configured for pass
>> through authentication and the Management Console is configured for custom
>> administrators using their normal (non-elevated) userids. PN is used by our
>> higher level support functions to access individual servers and they can
>> then log in using their elevated credentials. I also have a test site which
>> requires authentication so that I can log on with one of my
>> test accounts for any application testing as a standard user. All well and
>> good.
>>
>>
>>
>> Clearly the 12.1 client doesn't have a PN component and I'm keen to move
>> to a PNA environment anyway. Have installed the full 12.1 plug-in on a
>> couple of test PCs and set up a PNA site and this all works well and I
>> believe it will satisfy the vast majority of users and most of our support
>> functions. The issue I have is with adnministrative access to published
>> desktops. I have set up a.n.other site which requires authentication and
>> when I log in using my administrator credentials I can see all the desktops
>> that are published for administrators. Selecting one of the Desktops and it
>> starts as expected. The problem comes when I connect to another Desktop
>> (from a different server, with a different name etc.). The first Desktop
>> disappears and log progresses on the second Desktop. Connection Centre and
>> the Console shows two Desktops but only one is visible. This happens for
>> all further Desktop connections.
>>
>>
>>
>> If I login locally as an Administrator then the PNA shows all Desktops and
>> I can connect to each without them disappearing !!.
>>
>>
>>
>> W2K R2 PS4.5
>>
>> Windows XP SP3 I.E.8 and Windows 7 I.E.8
>>
>> W.I. 4.6
>>
>>
>>
>> Apologies for the length of this.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Alan.
>>
>
>
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