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Re: Switch from PCoIP to BLAST for desktop session on OS X

Topstep1 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:53:43 GMT

There is a Connection Server setting to 'allow' users to choose a Protocol. (doesn't answer your question, but FYI)

Re: ODBC error while installing App volume manager

Topstep1 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:46:57 GMT

[Double] Check the date and time are synchronized between the involved machines.

Re: ODBC error while installing App volume manager

Topstep1 — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:04:16 GMT

I think the solutions is you have to enable 'named pipes' protocol in SQL Server Configuration Manager under Network Protocols

offsite Horizon Desktop access a 'accessing a local IP address

Topstep1 — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:37:18 GMT

I have no idea what to call this but I'm hoping a few smart people can point me in the right direction.

What must be done to have Site A see an IP address at Site B?

I would like to visit (Site A) and connect to a Horizon View Desktop, in a different location (Site B).

How can I have the horizon desktop at (Site B) SEE and have bi-directional communication with a 'local ip address' at (Site A) ?

This is special software that communicates with Grand Format Printers.

As an example, with Epson Printers, I can install a generic text printer driver, setup with the IP port of the printer and redirect that driver to the VM and the Application can SEE, Status, Ink Levels, Paper config, etc. And of course the Application can Spool jobs to the device.

Some devices don't work with Printer Drivers and need to communicate directly with the Device, via IP.

Another way of saying this is, Go to work and connect to a machine in your home lab. Now how can you have a Lab application SEE an IP address at work.

ESXi 7.0e with Ryzen 5950x

Topstep1 — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:54:43 GMT

I would like to add code to a vmx file like this:

cpuid.0.eax = "0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:1011"
cpuid.0.ebx = "0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111"
cpuid.0.ecx = "0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110"
cpuid.0.edx = "0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001"
cpuid.1.eax = "0000:0000:0000:0001:0000:0110:0111:0001"
cpuid.1.ebx = "0000:0010:0000:0001:0000:1000:0000:0000"
cpuid.1.ecx = "1000:0010:1001:1000:0010:0010:0000:0011"
cpuid.1.edx = "0000:0111:1000:1011:1111:1011:1111:1111"

but that would expose the AVX2 feature of my AMD 5950x Processor. I think the code is masking the AMD Processor. Whatever it's doing works, but I need to be able to see (and use) AVX2 inside a custom Guest

Can anyone provide similar code to try?

Kind Regards

ps I think this represents an older duel core processor that does not support AVX so I need the same syntax but a more modern Intel processor. I know i7-7700k works.

Gift for Broadcom

Topstep1 — Tue, 24 May 2022 21:32:54 GMT

I think we should spin up a macOS Horizon View Client as a gift to Broacom

I get ready to start testing; just let me know when the Agent is ready.

Isn't it time already? (snapshot with PCI Device (GPU Passthru)

Topstep1 — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:45:48 GMT

I have 2 Samsung 980 Pros (2TB) drives as local storage in an ESXi host (latest version). Partitions on one of those drives disappeared. (stuff happens)

I would like to use VEEAM to replicate a VM on 980_a to 980_b, for high availability. Both drives are in the same host.

Thing is this vm has a Quadro RTX400 passed thru from the host.

Historicity, Snapshots are not allowed with PCI devices connected to a VM.

Given that, how can I do this? It's not about VEEAM is about the Snapshot. Without having to MANUALLY remove the PCI device EVERY time.

Re: Cannot install Horizon Client 2103-8.2.0-1775 (or any other version) on a Win 11 laptop

Topstep1 — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:50:44 GMT

Hey,

I'm glad you got that working for you. (I always wondered where that dammed host entry came form <smile>

No matter HOW long you do this stuff; there's always something new [you never seen before].

Re: 21.08.1 connector -- trusted root

Topstep1 — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:58:25 GMT

Thank you. I 'think' a I got pass this one but I've book marked your link for future reference.

Using the latest build (.1) of Workspace One (vIDM) and the same for the Windows Connector, I can NOT get the Windows connector to show up

2019 domain joined Server

domain\administrator

config file with good password

forward & reverse DNS

firewall off

installing with 'no certs' (self signed certificate)

converting and pasting VMWARE root cert into Admin Console of idm (it shows up & I restart the appliance.

Can you think of any reason the Windows Connector 2108.1 won't show up?

Thanks

Re: VMRC /RDP image quality

Topstep1 — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 22:02:08 GMT

Glad I could help. ... don't get me started on that Optimize stuff; I had to reinstall my Surface Pro X today. I could not get the brightness to go down. And the Power Management was really screwed. Microsoft made some very delicate settings to optimize this device's use of power, remembering it has a Snap Dragon SQ1 Chip (ARM Processor).

Windows 11 Enterprise Dev build 22526 (wonderful Operating System)

Re: VMRC /RDP image quality

Topstep1 — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:26:16 GMT

I could see verifying that "smooth edges on screen fonts" is selected and check the performance quality in MSTSC settings (if you are using that)

(right chick "THIS PC" go to Properties, then Advanced System Settings and click 'Performance' to find the Font Smoothing

21.08.1 connector -- trusted root

Topstep1 — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:17:54 GMT

How do I turn the root ca certificate installed with the 21.08.1 windows connector, into THIS EXAMPLE format; to be installed pasted in as a Trusted root ca on the workspace one appliance 21.08.1

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
jlQvt9WdR9Vpg3WQT5+C3HU17bUOwvhp/r0+
...
...
...
W53+O05j5xsxzDJfWr1lqBlFF/OkIYCPcyK1
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

Re: Horizon 8 2111 upgrade after Administrator Page Blank Screen

Topstep1 — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:18:55 GMT

Sorry. No.

Re: Horizon 8 2111 upgrade after Administrator Page Blank Screen

Topstep1 — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:19:08 GMT

For me this first happened during the first attempt to connect to the CS using the localhost link on the Desktop. I also have a UAG 2111 installed but again, this was a fresh install, that would have needed to to be configured for the UAG.

I guess the question is what is responsible for presenting/calling that login box, on top of the Background.

Re: Horizon 8 2111 upgrade after Administrator Page Blank Screen

Topstep1 — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:16:53 GMT

Wow! I thought it was just me. Same problem here. Except, I did a CLEAN install on Windows Server 2022. I just don' t get the login Screen. I tried Google Chrome and Firefox but getting the login to appear is pretty much hit or miss.

I thought it was ADLDS so I uninstalled that also, but got the same result.

Just tried to externally login (different network machine and this time I got the login screen. I don't know.

Switching VMs while using Windows Client 8.4(2111)

Topstep1 — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:15:45 GMT

Once upon a time, there use to be a pull-down that allowed you to switch between all the currently running/connected VM's. That was back in the olden days, shortly after man discovered fire.

Fastforward to today and where mankind has invented x64 emulation on ARM x64; allowing my Surface Pro X to run the VMWARE Horizon client 8.4, what has methodology has VMWARE invented to REPLACE that old and outdated pull-down that no longer exist?

FYI Speaking of Surface (and the latest iPad Pro) you can 'actually' swipe the touchpads on both devices to switch between connected VMs.

But alais, today, I whipped out my old, but still trusty Samsung Series 7 Slate (the original Surface), running Windows 11 dev 22509

Re: Connections refused between VMs

Topstep1 — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 21:46:22 GMT

10.10.10.1 & 10.10.10.2

[NETBeui] -- that's an OLD person's joke -- the (NetBeui part)

Re: Looking for VMWare feedback: Horizon (all versions) fail to install Windows 11 device

Topstep1 — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:01:53 GMT

Try deleting the contents of this folder:

"C:\ProgramData\Package Cache"

THEN try to INSTALL the client and let me know what happens, please.

Re: Cannot install Horizon Client 2103-8.2.0-1775 (or any other version) on a Win 11 laptop

Topstep1 — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:33:27 GMT

Try deleting the contents of this folder:

"C:\ProgramData\Package Cache"

THEN try to INSTALL the client and let me know what happens.

Re: free signed certificate for testing HTML Access

Topstep1 — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:40:35 GMT

Yes, I use UAG. I put my external IP address in UAG. I'm test from home lab and don't have a pubic IP address. So, I've been using the external IP assigned to by Cable company (business class router)

I don't think you can use an iP address for the certificates... can you?

I use to use the free dyndns.org (but there not FREE anymore <smile>

you could get somenameachoose.dyndns.org and assign it to your external IP address.

Also, I just checked and It appears that anything greater than macOS < 10.12.1 will not trust letsencrypt.org's Certs (Per their FAQ.. I'll be using Monterey (OS X 12)