HP Smart Zero Core 4.3 Administrator's Guide

To change the connection type:
1. In the VMware Horizon View client under Desktop, select a pool that supports one of the
following protocols:
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PCoIP
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RDP 2
2. On the pull-down list, select a connection type.
NOTE: Use the VMware Horizon View Manager to configure which connection protocol should be
used for each desktop pool.
TIP: HP recommends using the PCoIP protocol to enhance the desktop experience. However, the
RDP protocol provides more options for customization and might work better on slower connections.
To access the Experience options, use the Connection Settings dialog box.
For more details on specific options for RDP connections, see
Setting RDP options on page 18.
Installing certificates on clients
Use the Certificate Manager when installing a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate. This action copies
the certificate to the user’s local certificate store (/usr/local/share/ca-certificates) and configures
OpenSSL to use the certificate for connection verification.
If desired, use HP Smart Zero Client Services to attach the certificate to a profile, as described in
Adding certificates to a client profile on page 38.
NOTE: For more information, see http://linux.die.net/man/1/x509.
NOTE: Generally, a self-signed certificate will work as long as it is valid according to specification
and can be verified by OpenSSL.
VMware Horizon View HTTPS and certificate management requirements
VMware Horizon View Client 1.5 and VMware Horizon View Server 5.0 and later require HTTPS. By
default, the VMware Horizon View client warns about untrusted server certificates, such as self-
signed (like the VMware Horizon View Manager default certificate) or expired certificates. If a
certificate is signed by a Certificate Authority (CA) and the CA is untrusted, the connection will return
an error and the user will not be allowed to connect.
HP recommends that a signed certificate verified by a standard trusted root CA be used on the
VMware Horizon View Manager server. This makes sure that users will be able to connect to the
server without being prompted or required to do any configuration. If using an internal CA, the
VMware Horizon View client connection returns an error until you complete one of the following tasks:
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In Administrator Mode, access the client control panel and select Additional Configuration >
Advanced > Certificates to open the Certificate Manager. Then, import the certificate from a file
or URL.
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Use a remote profile update to import a certificate.
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In the VMware Horizon View Manager, select Edit Connection Settings > General. Set
Connection Security Level to Allow all Connections, and then click Apply.
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