Dell Hybrid Client Version 1.x Conversion Guide December 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................................................. 4 Chapter 2: Supported platforms for Dell Hybrid Client conversion................................................ 5 Supported management software...................................................................................................................................5 Chapter 3: Dell Wyse 5070 Conversion ..................................................
1 Introduction Dell Hybrid Client is a desktop solution by Dell that follows the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model of software delivery. It provides a hybrid operating environment that enables you to access virtual, cloud, or local applications and resources seamlessly. It encompasses the cloud and storage aggregation for maintaining security and simplicity.
2 Supported platforms for Dell Hybrid Client conversion Table 1. Supported platforms and configurations Platform Wyse 5070 Configuration Processor Memory Storage Operating System Intel Celeron Dual Core Intel Pentium Quad Core Wyse 5070 Extended Intel Pentium Quad Core Wyse 5070 Intel Celeron Dual Core 4 GB and higher capacity RAM 16 GB or higher capacity SSD or eMMC ThinLinux 2.x and ThinOS 8.
3 Dell Wyse 5070 Conversion Prerequisites ● If the Wyse 5070 device running either Windows 10 or ThinLinux 2.x does not have the latest boot agent which is equal or later than 4.0.8, download it from the https://www.dell.com/support. ● If the Wyse 5070 device running ThinOS, ensure that you have upgraded to the latest version (Maintenance Release 8 and later). For more information about how to update ThinOS firmware, see the Wyse Management Suite 3.1 Administrator's guide.
Adding Dell Hybrid Client images to repository Steps 1. Copy the Dell Hybrid Client conversion image to the repository location or the operating system images folder using Wyse Management Suite. NOTE: Dell Technologies recommends to copy the image file to the local system and then copy the file to Wyse Management Suite repository location. Wyse Management Suite extracts the files from the zipped folder and uploads the files to the repository location or operating system images folder.
● Do not apply automatically—The image policy is not applied automatically to a device registered with Wyse Management Suite. ● Apply the policy to new devices—The image policy is applied to a new device registered with Wyse Management Suite. 9. Click Save. Figure 2. Creating Hybrid Client image policies Scheduling the image policy Steps 1. Go to Jobs and click the Schedule Image Policy tab. The Image Update Job tab is displayed. 2. Select a policy from the drop down menu of the Policy tab. 3.
4 Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Conversion Prerequisites ● Ensure that you have configured the USB bootable drive with the ISO image. 1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support and search for OptiPlex 7070 Ultra device product page or the Dell Hybrid Client product page. 2. Click Drivers and Downloads and download the zip file under Dell Hybrid Client – Conversion image for 7070 Optiplex Ultra. 3. Extract the ISO file from the zip file. 4.
5 Frequently asked questions The FAQs mentioned in this section are applicable to Wyse 5070 devices with 16 GB storage capacity. 1. Why is the 16 GB image required separately? The existing Dell Hybrid Client 1.0 image when deployed to a 16 GB eMMC, provides a free space of approximately 1.9 GB or less. This amount of space is not sufficient to install your local applications or store your local files, or cache requirements. 2.
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6 Contacting Dell Prerequisites NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. About this task Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2.
