Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 - Accessing Applications with the Application Browser [Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000 Series]

Table Of Contents

Accessing Applications with the Application Browser

Viewing the Connection Manager

Performing Diagnostics

Viewing Diagnostic Logs

Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent

Configuring Volume Control Settings

Opening a Firefox Web Browser Session

Configuring Display Settings

Viewing System Information

Taking Screenshots

Accessing Applications with the Application Browser

This chapter provides detailed information about using the Application Browser to access the applications, audio and video, and system features that are installed on the thin client.

Click More Applications in the Computer menu (see Using Your Desktop) to open the Application Browser.

Figure 4-1 Application Browser

This chapter includes information on:

•Viewing the Connection Manager

•Performing Diagnostics

•Viewing Diagnostic Logs

•Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent

•Configuring Volume Control Settings

•Opening a Firefox Web Browser Session

•Configuring Display Settings

•Viewing System Information

•Taking Screenshots

Viewing the Connection Manager

Click the Connection Manager icon in the Application Browser to open the Connection Manager. Use the Connection Manager to view connections on your Desktop.

Performing Diagnostics

Click Diagnostics in the Application Browser to open the Diagnostics dialog box. Use this dialog box to choose and use one of the following diagnostic tools:

•Ping—Enter or choose a destination from the Destination list and click Ping.

•Trace Route—Enter or choose a destination from the Destination list and click Trace Route (diagnostic information appears on the Trace Route tab).

•Temporary Settings—View the temporary settings of the thin client.

•Permanent Settings—View the permanent settings of the thin client.

•wlx.ini/wnos.ini—View the wlx.ini or wnos.ini file as copied to the thin client.

Note The Cisco VXC 6215 supports wlx.ini files, but does not support wnos.ini files. For more information, see the Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 INI Files Reference Guide.

•user.ini—View the user.ini file as copied to the thin client.

Note The Cisco VXC 6215 does not support the user.ini file.

Figure 4-2 Diagnostics Dialog Box

Viewing Diagnostic Logs

Click Diagnostics Log Viewer in the Application Browser to open the Diagnostics Log Viewer dialog box. The Diagnostic Log Viewer allows you to display and export log files to a USB key or to a remote server.

Figure 4-3 Diagnostic Log Viewer

To highlight a log file, click the name of the log file in the Log Name list. The Diagnostic Log Viewer then displays messages related to the log file.

To include debug messages in the displayed list, check the More Logs check box, click Apply, and then restart the device for the changes to take effect. When you highlight the log file after the reset, the Diagnostic Log Viewer displays the debug messages.

You can export log files to a connected USB Key or to a Remote Server, as follows:

•USB Key: Attach a USB key to the client, open the Diagnostics Log Viewer, and check the check boxes for the logs you want in the Log Name list. In the Export To field, click USB Key, and then click Next to use the Export Logs dialog box.

•Remote Server: Check the check boxes for the logs you want in the Log Name list. In the Export To field, click Remote Server and then click Next to use the Export Logs dialog box.

Note that you can export the files to a default server (server from the default registry) by clicking Use server from default registry, or to any server by clicking Use the following server and specifying the server path in the URL field.

Figure 4-4 Export Logs to Remote Server Dialog Box

Note Permanent and temporary registry logs are exported by default.

Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent

Click Cisco VXC-M in the Application Browser to open the Cisco VXC-M Agent Configuration dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the Cisco VXC Manager server location.

Tip After you configure the Cisco VXC Manager Agent properties, Cisco recommends that you reboot the thin client.

Figure 4-5 VXC Manager Agent Configuration Dialog Box

To configure the Cisco VXC Manager server location, perform the following procedure:

Procedure

Step 1 Enter the VXC-M Server IP address.

Step 2 Enter the Client to Server Port (default is 80).

Step 3 Enter the Secure Port (HTTPS port default is 443).

Step 4 Click OK.

After you reboot the thin client, the thin client performs a checkin with the Cisco VXC Manager.

Configuring Volume Control Settings

Click Volume Control in the Application Browser to open the Volume Control dialog box. Use this dialog box to set volume preferences for Playback (system sounds), Recording (application recording sounds), Output Devices (left and right sounds), Input Devices (left and right sounds), and Configuration (profile). You can use the Show list on the Playback, Recording, Output Devices, and Input Devices tabs to choose which items you want shown.

Figure 4-6 Volume Control Dialog Box

Tip For these settings to take effect, sound must be supported and enabled on the server used for ICA connections, RDP connections, or MPlayer. Sound requires significant bandwidth that may not be available on some WAN and dial-up connections.

Opening a Firefox Web Browser Session

Click the Firefox icon in the Application Browser to open a Firefox web browser session.

Configuring Display Settings

Click Display in the Application Browser to open the Display Preferences dialog box. Use this dialog box to set the monitor display settings (Primary Display Output, Resolution, Refresh Rate, and Rotation). For most monitors, the thin client automatically obtains the correct resolution from the monitor.

Note With dual monitors, the screens are mirrored by default. To set up an extended desktop across two monitors, uncheck the Mirror Screens check box.

Figure 4-7 Display Preferences Dialog Box

Viewing System Information

Click System Information in the Application Browser to open the System Information dialog box. See Viewing System Information for details.

Taking Screenshots

Click Take Screenshot in the Application Browser to open the Take Screenshot dialog box. Use this dialog box to set screenshot preferences and effects (for example, entire desktop with pointer, current window with a border, or a selected area). After setting your preferences, click Take Screenshot to take the screenshot and open the Save Screenshot dialog box allowing you to name and save the file.

Figure 4-8 Take Screenshot Dialog Box

	Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6
	Accessing Applications with the Application Browser
Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Preface Central Configuration Using Cisco VXC Manager Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Desktop Basics Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Central Configuration Using File Server Using TightVNC Viewer to Shadow or Monitor a Thin Client	Download this chapter Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Download the complete book Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 (PDF - 1 MB) Feedback Table Of Contents Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Viewing the Connection Manager Performing Diagnostics Viewing Diagnostic Logs Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent Configuring Volume Control Settings Opening a Firefox Web Browser Session Configuring Display Settings Viewing System Information Taking Screenshots Accessing Applications with the Application Browser This chapter provides detailed information about using the Application Browser to access the applications, audio and video, and system features that are installed on the thin client. Click More Applications in the Computer menu (see Using Your Desktop) to open the Application Browser. Figure 4-1 Application Browser This chapter includes information on: •Viewing the Connection Manager •Performing Diagnostics •Viewing Diagnostic Logs •Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent •Configuring Volume Control Settings •Opening a Firefox Web Browser Session •Configuring Display Settings •Viewing System Information •Taking Screenshots Viewing the Connection Manager Click the Connection Manager icon in the Application Browser to open the Connection Manager. Use the Connection Manager to view connections on your Desktop. Performing Diagnostics Click Diagnostics in the Application Browser to open the Diagnostics dialog box. Use this dialog box to choose and use one of the following diagnostic tools: •Ping—Enter or choose a destination from the Destination list and click Ping. •Trace Route—Enter or choose a destination from the Destination list and click Trace Route (diagnostic information appears on the Trace Route tab). •Temporary Settings—View the temporary settings of the thin client. •Permanent Settings—View the permanent settings of the thin client. •wlx.ini/wnos.ini—View the wlx.ini or wnos.ini file as copied to the thin client. Note The Cisco VXC 6215 supports wlx.ini files, but does not support wnos.ini files. For more information, see the Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 INI Files Reference Guide. •user.ini—View the user.ini file as copied to the thin client. Note The Cisco VXC 6215 does not support the user.ini file. Figure 4-2 Diagnostics Dialog Box Viewing Diagnostic Logs Click Diagnostics Log Viewer in the Application Browser to open the Diagnostics Log Viewer dialog box. The Diagnostic Log Viewer allows you to display and export log files to a USB key or to a remote server. Figure 4-3 Diagnostic Log Viewer To highlight a log file, click the name of the log file in the Log Name list. The Diagnostic Log Viewer then displays messages related to the log file. To include debug messages in the displayed list, check the More Logs check box, click Apply, and then restart the device for the changes to take effect. When you highlight the log file after the reset, the Diagnostic Log Viewer displays the debug messages. You can export log files to a connected USB Key or to a Remote Server, as follows: •USB Key: Attach a USB key to the client, open the Diagnostics Log Viewer, and check the check boxes for the logs you want in the Log Name list. In the Export To field, click USB Key, and then click Next to use the Export Logs dialog box. •Remote Server: Check the check boxes for the logs you want in the Log Name list. In the Export To field, click Remote Server and then click Next to use the Export Logs dialog box. Note that you can export the files to a default server (server from the default registry) by clicking Use server from default registry, or to any server by clicking Use the following server and specifying the server path in the URL field. Figure 4-4 Export Logs to Remote Server Dialog Box Note Permanent and temporary registry logs are exported by default. Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent Click Cisco VXC-M in the Application Browser to open the Cisco VXC-M Agent Configuration dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the Cisco VXC Manager server location. Tip After you configure the Cisco VXC Manager Agent properties, Cisco recommends that you reboot the thin client. Figure 4-5 VXC Manager Agent Configuration Dialog Box To configure the Cisco VXC Manager server location, perform the following procedure: Procedure Step 1 Enter the VXC-M Server IP address. Step 2 Enter the Client to Server Port (default is 80). Step 3 Enter the Secure Port (HTTPS port default is 443). Step 4 Click OK. After you reboot the thin client, the thin client performs a checkin with the Cisco VXC Manager. Configuring Volume Control Settings Click Volume Control in the Application Browser to open the Volume Control dialog box. Use this dialog box to set volume preferences for Playback (system sounds), Recording (application recording sounds), Output Devices (left and right sounds), Input Devices (left and right sounds), and Configuration (profile). You can use the Show list on the Playback, Recording, Output Devices, and Input Devices tabs to choose which items you want shown. Figure 4-6 Volume Control Dialog Box Tip For these settings to take effect, sound must be supported and enabled on the server used for ICA connections, RDP connections, or MPlayer. Sound requires significant bandwidth that may not be available on some WAN and dial-up connections. Opening a Firefox Web Browser Session Click the Firefox icon in the Application Browser to open a Firefox web browser session. Configuring Display Settings Click Display in the Application Browser to open the Display Preferences dialog box. Use this dialog box to set the monitor display settings (Primary Display Output, Resolution, Refresh Rate, and Rotation). For most monitors, the thin client automatically obtains the correct resolution from the monitor. Note With dual monitors, the screens are mirrored by default. To set up an extended desktop across two monitors, uncheck the Mirror Screens check box. Figure 4-7 Display Preferences Dialog Box Viewing System Information Click System Information in the Application Browser to open the System Information dialog box. See Viewing System Information for details. Taking Screenshots Click Take Screenshot in the Application Browser to open the Take Screenshot dialog box. Use this dialog box to set screenshot preferences and effects (for example, entire desktop with pointer, current window with a border, or a selected area). After setting your preferences, click Take Screenshot to take the screenshot and open the Save Screenshot dialog box allowing you to name and save the file. Figure 4-8 Take Screenshot Dialog Box
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