VMware View Client for Mac OS X Tech Preview Release Notes

View Client for Mac OS X 1.3 | 16 December 2011 | Build: 555475

Last Updated: 16 December 2011

These release notes cover the following topics:

Key Features

VMware View Client Mac OS X makes it easy to access your Windows virtual desktop from your Mac OS X with the best possible user experience on the Local Area Network (LAN) or across a Wide Area Network (WAN).

  • Support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and Mac OS X Lion 10.7.0 or later - Use an Intel-based Mac to work on your Windows-based VMware View virtual desktop.
  • Unmatched performance - The adaptive capabilities of the PCoIP display protocol are optimized to deliver the best user experience, even over low-bandwidth and high-latency connections. Your desktop is fast and responsive regardless of where you are.
  • Simple connectivity - View Client for Mac OS X is tightly integrated with VMware View 4.6 and later releases for simple setup and connectivity. Quickly reconnect to your desktop by selecting from up to four VMware View server shortcuts in VMware View Client.
  • Secure from any location - At your desk or away from the office, your data is delivered securely to you wherever you are. Enhanced certificate checking is performed on the client. View Client for Mac OS X also supports optional RSA authentication.

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Internationalization

For this Tech Preview release, the View Client for Mac OS X user interface and documentation are available only in English.

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Before You Begin

  • VMware View Client for Mac OS X requires the Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Mac OS X Lion 10.7.0 or later operating system running on an Intel-based Mac.
  • VMware View Client for Mac OS X is supported with VMware View 4.6 or later.
  • To install, download the disk image file from the VMware View Client for Mac OS X Web site.
  • For system requirements and installation instructions, see Using VMware View Client for Mac OS X.

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Known Issues

  • Unable to connect to Windows 7 based virtual machines using the Microsoft RDP display protocol.
    Workaround: Access your Windows 7 desktop with the higher-performance PCoIP display protocol or use the older VMware View 4.6 client with Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection to access Windows 7 based desktops with RDP.

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