New Deployment Assistant Tool for IGEL Thin Clients Version 1.02 available

December 7th, 2012

Deployment Assistant Tool for IGEL Thin Clients
———————————————–

This tool provide you the ability to create Partial Updates for Windows based IGEL Thin Clients in a simple way.

It’s not possible to create custom partitions for IGEL Linux based Thin Client at the moment!
Tested with: IGEL Universal Deskop ES 2.11.10x and IGEL Universal Desktop ES W7 3.04.100

History:
– Version 1.02
Support for Microsoft .msu update packages
– Version 1.01
Added LX support to create a .inf file based on a tar.bz2 packet for deployment
– Version 1.0
First release incl. a whitepaper as manual
Added Update check
(C) 2012 Michael Hoting
Blog: https://blog.cloud-client.info
EMail: mhoting@cloud-client.info

The download is available here: http://www.cloud-client.info/dati/dati.zip

IGEL UDC deployment thru Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS)

December 7th, 2012

Hi,

IGEL has updated the  Microsoft RIS (not WDS!) deployment pack, the download is available here: http://www.myigel.biz/index.php?dir=IGEL_UNIVERSAL_DESKTOP_CONVERTER/ris_deployment/

If you are still using Microsoft RIS this could be helpfull if you want to deploy the Universal Desktop OS to your environment.

Cheers

Michael

Note: IGEL Universal Desktop OS 4.11.100

December 5th, 2012

Hi,

i just got an issue with the new IGEL Universal Desktop OS Firmware 4.11.100 on a none official supported 3rd party device, so i want to strongly recommend to test this in advance.

In my case the system did not boot anymore after the update to 4.11.100 (Hangs in the boot screen), so it’s very easy to reproduce; if this happens also to you: reinstall the Version 4.10.100 with the IGEL UDC installation stick and don’t roll out the firmware Universal Desktop OS 4.11.100 to your environment in this case!

Cheers

Michael

P.S.: Please make sure that the UDC License is available on your UDC Memory or in your UMS Server, otherwise a new license will be fetched during the re-installation!

Update: It looks that some support for INTEL BX/DX/ZX chipsets is gone, also the Installation with the new UDC fails and the software is not able to detect any harddisk. So if you have migrated an Intel Pentium II/III or Celeron device you should serious test the new Version 4.11.100 and report any issues here to IGEL if you got the same behavior.

Update2: One other issue, Laptop Touchpad’s like the IM PS/2 Synaptics Touchpad which is used in some HP Elitebooks seams also to not work with the 4.11.100. Use the 4.10.100 Firmware if these or similar pad’s did not work anymore on your migrated Laptop’s!

Hot new features in Universal Desktop LX/OS 4.11.100

December 5th, 2012

Hello Folks,

there are some really cool new features in the new release… Get an eye on:

– Updated VMware View client to version 1.6

– Enhanced support for Wireless LAN with WPA(2) Enterprise and wired
Ethernet with IEEE 802.1x Authentication: when using authentication method
PEAP/MSCHAPV2 it is now possible to leave password and identity settings
empty in setup. The user us is prompted for the missing credentials
at boot time of the thin client.version 1.6

– Updated Linux Kernel and Drivers

– “System->Update->Firmware Update (FTP protocol)->Automatic Buddy Detection” registry key: “update.ftp.auto_buddy_detection” (Very cool… 🙂 )

– Added USB Access Control configuration to be supported with Shared Workplace User profiles

– NVidia Drivers for Universal Desktop OS, please test in advance!!!

Only a few new cool points, but i also miss a few: Updated Citrix Receiver and full Windows Server 2012/8 RemoteFX support… But the next release will come… 😉

Cheers
Michael

Firmware release: IGEL Universal Desktop LX 4.11.100

December 5th, 2012

IGEL Universal Desktop LX
=========================
Version 4.11.100
Dec 04 2012
Supported devices: UD2-xxx LX,UD3-xxx LX,UD5-xxx LX,UD9-xxx LX
Versions
========
– Citrix ICA Client 12.1.0.203066
– Citrix Access Gateway Standard Plug-in 4.6.3.0800
– IGEL RDP Client 1.0
– FabulaTech USB for Remote Desktop 3.1.2
– VMware View client 1.6.0-844387
– Quest vWorkspace Client 7.5
– Leostream Java Connect 2.3.47.0
– Ericom PowerTerm 9.2.0.6.20091224.1-_rc_-25848
– Ericom Webconnect 5.6.0.4000-rel.20413
– IBM iSeriesAccess 7.1.0-1.0
– Firefox 10.0.11
– Totem Media Player 2.30.2
– Voip Client Ekiga 3.2.7
– Thinlinc Client 3.2.0
– NX Client 3.5.0-7
– Cisco VPN Client 4.8.02.0030-k9
– NCP Secure Client (Enterprise) 323_038.i686
– ThinPrint Client 7.0.38
– Xorg X11 Server 1.11.4
– Xorg Xephyr 1.7.6
– PC/SC Lite 1.8.1
– MUSCLE CCID Driver 1.4.5
– Omnikey CCID Driver 3.6.0
– Omnikey RFID Driver 2.7.2
– SCM Microsystems CCID Driver 5.0.21
– Safenet / Aladdin eToken Driver 8.0.5-0
– A.E.T SafeSign PKCS#11 Library 3.0.1785
– Gemalto .NET PKCS#11 Library 2.1.0
– SecMaker NetID PKCS#11 Library 5.6.0.44
– Client 0.8 for RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Desktops 3
– INTEL Graphics Driver 2.17.0
– ATI Graphics Driver 6.14.99_git20111219
– VIA Graphics Driver 5.75.32.87a-59172
– VIA Legacy Graphics Driver 4.1.83
– SAP GUI java710rev6
– 2X Client 10.1-1263
===================
Known issues:
===================
[ICA]
– Philips digital dictation devices are currently not supported (i.e. Philips Speechmike)

[Client for RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Desktops 3]
– USB Redirection is not supported in this firmware

[Quest vWorkspace]
– Multimedia Redirection:
sound redirection is not working with WMV/WMA streams
– USB Redirection does not work reliable
==================
New features:
==================
[ICA]
– Updated Olympus Digital Dictation driver to add support to the
following devices:
– DR-2100
– DR-2200
– DR-2300
– DR-1200
– DS-3500
– DS-7000
– RS-31
– Added Citrix XenApp Disconnect session: configurable by registry keys:
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.in_startmenu
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.on_desktop
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.in_applaunch
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.in_pulldown
– Added CenterTools DriveLock support. Enable in setup at
“Sessions->ICA Global->Mapping->Device Support” or registry key
“ica.module.virtualdriver.dlock.enable”
– Added DigitalPersona fingerprint reader support: enabled with
registry key “ica.module.virtualdriver.dpicacnt.enable”

[RDP]
– Added configuration of RDP sessions without setting the remote server address.
The server address can be set during startup of the RDP session. To enable this feature:
– Activate local login window in RDP Global Setup
or with registry key “rdp.login.use_rdplogin”
– Activate “Changeable Server-URL” in RDP Session – Server Setup
or with registry key “sessions.winconnect<NR>.changeableurlonrdplogin”

[Java]
– Updated the Java Runtime Environment to version 1.6.0 Update 35

[Firefox]
– Updated Firefox Browser to version 10.0.11 for latest security fixes
– Updated Adobe Flash player download URL

[VMware View]
– Updated VMware View client to version 1.6

[Quest vWorkspace]
– Updated Quest vWorkspace Client to version 7.5
– Added support for AppPortal Farm setup:
“Sessions->vWorkspace Client->vWorkspace AppPortal->vWorkspace AppPortal Farms
registry keys:
“sessions.qappportal_farm<NR>.option.*”

[2X Client]
– Enhance 2X Client configuration
– Added support for 2X Cloud Portal
– redirect /media directory if drive mapping is enabled

[Base System]
– Updated kernel to Ubuntu Precise version 3.2.0-32.51
– Updated base libs and binaries
– Updated ath5k, ath9k WLAN driver for Atheros chips
– Updated iwlwifi WLAN driver for Intel chips
– Updated rt73 WLAN driver for Ralink RT73 chips
– Updated ethernet network chip drivers
– Updated sound drivers
– Updated perle serial driver to version 3.8.2
– Updated X server to version 1.11.4
– Updated touch screen drivers:
Added USB touch screen option “Emulate right button” at IGEL Setup ->
User Interface -> Input -> Touch Screen
registry key: “userinterface.touchscreen.emulatethirdbutton”
– Updated soft keyboard florence to version 0.5.4
– Updated INTEL graphics driver to version 2.17.0
– Updated ATI graphics driver to version 6.14.99~git20111219
– Updated IGEL Setup to version 4.3.1.
– Updated bootcode to version 94
– Added ext4 filesystem support
– Added automatic detection of a FTP buddy update server: enabled in setup at
“System->Update->Firmware Update (FTP protocol)->Automatic Buddy Detection”
registry key: “update.ftp.auto_buddy_detection”
– Added display resolutions “1360×768” and “1368×768” to be supprted for
all graphics chipsets
– Enhanced placing if desktop icons.
– Added USB Access Control configuration to be supported with
Shared Workplace User profiles
– Added support for Romanian keyboard layout
– Added support for Icelandic keyboard layout

[Network]
– Enhanced integration of GeNUA GenuCard VPN support, to have complete control
of the connection status. GnuCard connected TCs can now be fully managed
through UMS. Configuration is done at setup “Network->VPN->GeNUCard”.
registry keys:
“sessions.genucard_vpn_connection0.options.*”
– Added support for wireless adapter TP-LINK TL-WN781ND v2
– Enhanced support for Wireless LAN with WPA(2) Enterprise and wired
Ethernet with IEEE 802.1x Authentication: when using authentication method
PEAP/MSCHAPV2 it is now possible to leave password and identity settings
empty in setup. The user us is prompted for the missing credentials
at boot time of the thin client.

[Smart Card]
– New PKCS#11 library for TCOS 3 smart cards. View Logon with TCOS 3 NetKey,
Elster, SigG and SD smart cards can be activated at
“Sessions->View Client->View Client Global->Smartcard”.
registry keys: “vmware.view.pkcs11.use_tcos3*”
TCOS 3 NetKey, Elster, SigG and SD smart card usage in Firefox
can be activated at “Sessions->Browser->Browser Global->Encryption”
registry keys: “browserglobal.security_device.tcos3*”
– Updated driver for Fujitsu Keyboard KB SCR eSIG S26381-K529-L** smart
card reader

[Printing]
– New parameter print.thinprint.usecupsforlpd: if set, the thinprint client
doesn’t send LPD print jobs itself but sends them via CUPS. This e.g. allows
to send the print job under the name of the user currently logged in via Kerberos
(see parameter print.cups.use_krbuser)
==================
Fixed bugs:
==================
[RDP]
– Fixed RDP session passthrough authentication, when the RDP Local Login window
is activated (e.g. for NTLM authentication)
Use this configuration in RDP Global Setup:
activate Local Logon -> Preset login information
configure Type: “set user/domain from session setup”
– Fixed support for special characters with RDP passwords if using the local
login dialog.
– Fixed RDP Media Redirection: playback of WAV files encoded with 8 bits
per sample.

[Base System]
– Fixed support of built-in floppy drives: enabled at setup
“Devices->Storage Devices->Automount->Enable built-in floppy drives”
registry key: “devices.builtin_devices.enable_floppy”
For ICA/RDP drive mapping the floppy device “/dev/fd0” must be mapped manually.
– Fixed USB storage hotplug with vfat filesystems:
Added new registry keys
“devices.autofs.enable_shortname_vfat” and
“devices.autofs.shortname_vfat” to configure the lower/upper case behaviour
of file names.
– Fixed problems with panel start when changing settings in UMS with the
option “On next boot”.
– Fixed Custom Bootsplash configuration: Changes are applied on next boot.
– Fixed Network Info page in Application Launcher if network cable is
unplugged.
– Fixed resumimg of writable filesystems at boot time.
– Fixed enable/disable of Fleshredirection. At setup
“Sessions->ICA Global->Flash->Enable Flash Redirection”.
– Fixed IGEL setup start hotkey Ctrl-F2 with VMware appliance mode.
– Fixed issues with dual screen configuration in IGEL Setup.
– USB Access Control: USB Hubs are not configurable anymore, to fix issues
with VMware USB Redirection.
– Fixed Auto Suspend Mode: the timer is resetted after a manually triggered
system suspend/resume
– Fixed monitor sync failures on IGEL UD5-X30, if monitor is connected
through DisplayPort to DVI adapter.

[VMware View]
– Fixed RDP Compression configuration in VMWare View RDP sessions

[VNC]
– Fixed VNC Shadowing with VMware View appliance mode.
– Fixed VNC Shadowing with IGEL Universal MultiDisplay

[Firefox Browser]
– Fixed Firefox history (Go back/forward button) when URL Input is disabled.
– Fixed Firefox freeze after system suspend/resume on IGEL UD9-73X

[Fabulatech]
– Fixed detection and shareing of USB devices which have been plugged in
before boot up.

[Network]
– NCP Enterprise VPN Client does not lose license key after reboot anymore.
– Fixed DHCP Client: if a DHCP server is not reachable, a valid network
configuration from the last lease is used without any further checks.
– Fixed network driver instability on IGEL UD5-X30

[Smart Card]
– Smart card redirection: enable reading of more than 446 bytes in one command.
This limit has been broken some applications

[Printing]
– Fixed scheduling of a print job if started before the configured USB printer
is available (not connected or powered off). Job gets printed without
further action when the printer becomes available.

Firmware release: IGEL Universal Desktop OS 4.11.100

December 5th, 2012

IGEL Universal Desktop OS
=========================
Version 4.11.100
Dec 04 2012

====================
Notes:
====================
IMPORTANT:
Dual monitor configuration for “unsupported hardware” works only if “native
driver support” works properly. It is a prerequisite to assure that the
native driver is really working, as the fallback VESA driver does not provide
any dual monitor configuration. Have a look at Application Launcher’s
About tab->Hardware-Graphics Chipset. If VESA is listed there the native
driver does not work and dual monitor configuration is not functional.

Versions
========
– Citrix ICA Client 12.1.0.203066
– Citrix Access Gateway Standard Plug-in 4.6.3.0800
– IGEL RDP Client 1.0
– FabulaTech USB for Remote Desktop 3.1.2
– VMware View client 1.6.0-844387
– Quest vWorkspace Client 7.5
– Leostream Java Connect 2.3.47.0
– Ericom PowerTerm 9.2.0.6.20091224.1-_rc_-25848
– Ericom Webconnect 5.6.0.4000-rel.20413
– IBM iSeriesAccess 7.1.0-1.0
– Firefox 10.0.11
– Totem Media Player 2.30.2
– Voip Client Ekiga 3.2.7
– Thinlinc Client 3.2.0
– NX Client 3.5.0-7
– Cisco VPN Client 4.8.02.0030-k9
– NCP Secure Client (Enterprise) 323_038.i686
– ThinPrint Client 7.0.38
– Xorg X11 Server 1.11.4
– Xorg Xephyr 1.7.6
– PC/SC Lite 1.8.1
– MUSCLE CCID Driver 1.4.5
– Omnikey CCID Driver 3.6.0
– Omnikey RFID Driver 2.7.2
– SCM Microsystems CCID Driver 5.0.21
– Safenet / Aladdin eToken Driver 8.0.5-0
– A.E.T SafeSign PKCS#11 Library 3.0.1785
– Gemalto .NET PKCS#11 Library 2.1.0
– SecMaker NetID PKCS#11 Library 5.6.0.44
– Client 0.8 for RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Desktops 3
– INTEL Graphics Driver 2.17.0
– ATI Graphics Driver 6.14.99_git20111219
– VIA Graphics Driver 5.75.32.87a-59172
– VIA Legacy Graphics Driver 4.1.83

If disk size is sufficient (> 512 MB):
– NVIDIA Graphics Driver 304.60
– SAP GUI java710rev6
– 2X Client 10.1-1263
==================
Known issues:
==================
[ICA]
– Philips digital dictation devices are currently not supported (i.e. Philips Speechmike)

[Client for RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Desktops 3]
– USB Redirection is not supported in this firmware

[Quest vWorkspace]
– Multimedia Redirection:
sound redirection is not working with WMV/WMA streams
– USB Redirection does not work reliable

[NVIDIA graphics support]
– in dual screen configurations DPMS monitor saving mode creates
display content corruptions on secondary VGA display after resume
==================
New features:
==================
[ICA]
– Updated Olympus Digital Dictation driver to add support to the
following devices:
– DR-2100
– DR-2200
– DR-2300
– DR-1200
– DS-3500
– DS-7000
– RS-31
– Added Citrix XenApp Disconnect session: configurable by registry keys:
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.in_startmenu
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.on_desktop
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.in_applaunch
sessions.pndisconnect0.settings.in_pulldown
– Added CenterTools DriveLock support. Enable in setup at
“Sessions->ICA Global->Mapping->Device Support” or registry key
“ica.module.virtualdriver.dlock.enable”
– Added DigitalPersona fingerprint reader support: enabled with
registry key “ica.module.virtualdriver.dpicacnt.enable”

[RDP]
– Added configuration of RDP sessions without setting the remote server address.
The server address can be set during startup of the RDP session. To enable this feature:
– Activate local login window in RDP Global Setup
or with registry key “rdp.login.use_rdplogin”
– Activate “Changeable Server-URL” in RDP Session – Server Setup
or with registry key “sessions.winconnect<NR>.changeableurlonrdplogin”

[Java]
– Updated the Java Runtime Environment to version 1.6.0 Update 35

[Firefox]
– Updated Firefox Browser to version 10.0.11 for latest security fixes
– Updated Adobe Flash player download URL

[VMware View]
– Updated VMware View client to version 1.6

[Quest vWorkspace]
– Updated Quest vWorkspace Client to version 7.5
– Added support for AppPortal Farm setup:
“Sessions->vWorkspace Client->vWorkspace AppPortal->vWorkspace AppPortal Farms
registry keys:
“sessions.qappportal_farm<NR>.option.*”

[2X Client]
– Enhance 2X Client configuration
– Added support for 2X Cloud Portal
– redirect /media directory if drive mapping is enabled

[Base System]
– Updated kernel to Ubuntu Precise version 3.2.0-32.51
– Updated base libs and binaries
– Updated ath5k, ath9k WLAN driver for Atheros chips
– Updated iwlwifi WLAN driver for Intel chips
– Updated rt73 WLAN driver for Ralink RT73 chips
– Updated ethernet network chip drivers
– Updated sound drivers
– Updated perle serial driver to version 3.8.2
– Updated X server to version 1.11.4
– Updated touch screen drivers:
Added USB touch screen option “Emulate right button” at IGEL Setup ->
User Interface -> Input -> Touch Screen
registry key: “userinterface.touchscreen.emulatethirdbutton”
– Updated soft keyboard florence to version 0.5.4
– Updated INTEL graphics driver to version 2.17.0
– Updated ATI graphics driver to version 6.14.99~git20111219
– Updated IGEL Setup to version 4.3.1.
– Updated bootcode to version 94
– Added ext4 filesystem support
– Added automatic detection of a FTP buddy update server: enabled in setup at
“System->Update->Firmware Update (FTP protocol)->Automatic Buddy Detection”
registry key: “update.ftp.auto_buddy_detection”
– Added display resolutions “1360×768” and “1368×768” to be supprted for
all graphics chipsets
– Enhanced placing if desktop icons.
– Added USB Access Control configuration to be supported with
Shared Workplace User profiles
– Added support for Romanian keyboard layout
– Added support for Icelandic keyboard layout

[Network]
– Enhanced integration of GeNUA GenuCard VPN support, to have complete control
of the connection status. GnuCard connected TCs can now be fully managed
through UMS. Configuration is done at setup “Network->VPN->GeNUCard”.
registry keys:
“sessions.genucard_vpn_connection0.options.*”
– Added support for wireless adapter TP-LINK TL-WN781ND v2
– Enhanced support for Wireless LAN with WPA(2) Enterprise and wired
Ethernet with IEEE 802.1x Authentication: when using authentication method
PEAP/MSCHAPV2 it is now possible to leave password and identity settings
empty in setup. The user us is prompted for the missing credentials
at boot time of the thin client.

[Smart Card]
– New PKCS#11 library for TCOS 3 smart cards. View Logon with TCOS 3 NetKey,
Elster, SigG and SD smart cards can be activated at
“Sessions->View Client->View Client Global->Smartcard”.
registry keys: “vmware.view.pkcs11.use_tcos3*”
TCOS 3 NetKey, Elster, SigG and SD smart card usage in Firefox
can be activated at “Sessions->Browser->Browser Global->Encryption”
registry keys: “browserglobal.security_device.tcos3*”
– Updated driver for Fujitsu Keyboard KB SCR eSIG S26381-K529-L** smart
card reader

[Printing]
– New parameter print.thinprint.usecupsforlpd: if set, the thinprint client
doesn’t send LPD print jobs itself but sends them via CUPS. This e.g. allows
to send the print job under the name of the user currently logged in via Kerberos
(see parameter print.cups.use_krbuser)

[NVIDIA graphics support]
– Added NVIDIA graphics driver version 304.60:
only available with ADVANCED Feature Set and enabled native graphics driver support
======================
Fixed bugs:
======================
[RDP]
– Fixed RDP session passthrough authentication, when the RDP Local Login window
is activated (e.g. for NTLM authentication)
Use this configuration in RDP Global Setup:
activate Local Logon -> Preset login information
configure Type: “set user/domain from session setup”
– Fixed support for special characters with RDP passwords if using the local
login dialog.
– Fixed RDP Media Redirection: playback of WAV files encoded with 8 bits
per sample.

[Base System]
– Fixed support of built-in floppy drives: enabled at setup
“Devices->Storage Devices->Automount->Enable built-in floppy drives”
registry key: “devices.builtin_devices.enable_floppy”
For ICA/RDP drive mapping the floppy device “/dev/fd0” must be mapped manually.
– Fixed USB storage hotplug with vfat filesystems:
Added new registry keys
“devices.autofs.enable_shortname_vfat” and
“devices.autofs.shortname_vfat” to configure the lower/upper case behaviour
of file names.
– Fixed problems with panel start when changing settings in UMS with the
option “On next boot”.
– Fixed Custom Bootsplash configuration: Changes are applied on next boot.
– Fixed Network Info page in Application Launcher if network cable is
unplugged.
– Fixed resumimg of writable filesystems at boot time.
– Fixed enable/disable of Fleshredirection. At setup
“Sessions->ICA Global->Flash->Enable Flash Redirection”.
– Fixed IGEL setup start hotkey Ctrl-F2 with VMware appliance mode.
– Fixed issues with dual screen configuration in IGEL Setup.
– USB Access Control: USB Hubs are not configurable anymore, to fix issues
with VMware USB Redirection.
– Fixed Auto Suspend Mode: the timer is resetted after a manually triggered
system suspend/resume
– Fixed auto detection of monitor resolutions on Acer N281G hardware

[VMware View]
– Fixed RDP Compression configuration in VMWare View RDP sessions

[VNC]
– Fixed VNC Shadowing with VMware View appliance mode.
– Fixed VNC Shadowing with IGEL Universal MultiDisplay

[Firefox Browser]
– Fixed Firefox history (Go back/forward button) when URL Input is disabled.

[Fabulatech]
– Fixed detection and shareing of USB devices which have been plugged in
before boot up.

[Network]
– NCP Enterprise VPN Client does not lose license key after reboot anymore.
– Fixed DHCP Client: if a DHCP server is not reachable, a valid network
configuration from the last lease is used without any further checks.

[Smart Card]
– Smart card redirection: enable reading of more than 446 bytes in one command.
This limit has been broken some applications

[Printing]
– Fixed scheduling of a print job if started before the configured USB printer
is available (not connected or powered off). Job gets printed without
further action when the printer becomes available.

Tip: UMS Console drop’s an error if started thru the web

November 23rd, 2012

Hi,

if you’re starting the IGEL UMS Console thru the UMS Webinterface (Default: http://*you’reumsserver*:9080/start_rm.html and after the Login you’re receiving an error message like “Can not load Path’s” or similar, this is mostly related to a wrong Java Runtime Version and you’re required to install a compatible Java Runtime Environment on your PC/Thin Client. Please refer to the IGEL UMS Manuals or release notes which version is currently required, currently this is covered in the Installation part of the manual and the required version is 1.6 with IGEL UMS 4.02.200.

Cheers
Michael

Tip: Overall local Volume configuration for IGEL Universal Desktop LX/OS

November 23rd, 2012

Hi,

currently it’s not possible to manage the overall volume for IGEL based Thin Clients thru the UMS or to configure it during the start with a local configuration.

There are some ways to deal with this by transfer the asound.state config file but this way is not permanent and also not really easy to setup, so it’s not useful from my point of view.
After some test’s on a customer site we figure out how we can do this very simple/flexible and this is how you can configure it:

In the local Client Setup or the IGEL UMS Profile open the configuration, now browse to System->Firmware Customization->Custom Commands->Desktop Commands->Custom Command Desktop Final and now enter here:

amixer set Master 100 unmute
amixer set PCM 100 unmute
amixer set Front 100 unmute

The result in the configuration should look like this:

 Universal Desktop LX/OS Volume configuration

Please note: you can play around with this command in the command line and it’s also possible to configure the record volume and much more in this way. If you’re using the mentioned configuration it will boost the Audio Volume to 156% at all and this could be to much for your speakers, so please figure out the best volume for your devices. Also it’s important to know that you can hide the Sound Mixer thru the Accessories configuration to prevent that a user can change this during runtime. Also these settings will be applied after a restart again, user settings will not stay permanent anymore! …and of course you can use these command to mute the system too! 😉

Cheers

Michael

P.S.: I’ve released an article here how to deal with cron job’s, you can use these commands with a time scheduled cron job too and this will apply also the volume configuration “during” the run time without any user interaction….

P.S.2: The mentioned settings are hardware independent and will work with all IGEL Linux based devices incl. the UD2 Multimedia ARM or IGEL Universal Desktop OS (UDC) based PC’s. For IGEL Universal Desktop OS the 3rd party sound card must be supported in general, if not it can’t work!

 

Tested: IGEL Universal Management Suite running on Windows Server 2012 / 8

November 21st, 2012

Hello Folks,

today i tested the IGEL Universal Management Suite Version 4.02.200 together with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and also Windows 8. I did not test the HA Feature but the general UMS works like a charm for me and i was not able to discover any issues. I´ve used the embedded database but i will also check out Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP 1 during the next days…

Of course this is without any guarantee but it looks quite good currently…

Cheers

Michael

Note: IGEL UD2 Multimedia and Citrix Access Gateway/Netscaler

November 21st, 2012

Hello Folks,

if you got an SSL Error 4 if you try to setup an ICA Connection thru an Citrix Access Gateway / Netscaler with the IGEL UD2 Multimedia (ARM based, Firmware 1.03.100). Don’t try to solve it! Currently it looks that the Citrix Receiver for ARM based systems can not connect to a Citrix environment (XenDesktop, XenApp or VDIinaBox) thru CAG/Netscaler. In this case you have to use a x86 based system like the UD3 or UD5, with these devices i don’t got any issue during my test’s with Firmware 4.10.100.

I will post an update here if a solution is available.

Cheers
Michael

P.S.: This issue should also pop up with any other ARM based device using the Citrix Receiver for Linux and it don’t seems to be a general IGEL UD2 Multimedia issue. Iam only sorry that this is not mentioned in the release notes in any way….

IGEL Thin/Cloud Clients are No. 1 in Germany

November 19th, 2012

Hello Folks,

regarding a study from ama GmbH IGEL Technology is clear market leader in Germany, you can read the full story here:  https://www.igel.com/company/press-media/press-releases/single-view/article/ama-survey-reveals-igel-as-clear-market-leader-for-thin-clients-in-germany.html

Cheers

Michael

Firmware Release: IGEL Universal Desktop ES W7 3.04.100

November 15th, 2012

IGEL Universal Desktop W7
=========================
Version 3.04.100
09. November 2012
Supported devices: UD3-730 W7, UD5-730 W7, UD9-730 W7, UD9-731 W7
================================================================================
Notes:
================================================================================
================================================================================
Drivers:
================================================================================
– Realtek RTL8169 Version:7.43.321.2011
– VIA HD Audio VT1708B: 6.0.01.8700
– Prolific PL-2303 USBtoSerial: 2.0.2.8
– FTDI UsbToSerial: 2.02.04
– OmniKey Cardman 3×21: 1.2.6.5
– Gemalto Minidriver for .NET Smart Card: 8.3.0.0
– VIA WLAN VT6656: 1.1.0.2
– Intel Centrino WLAN N-1000: 15.1.0.18
– VIA Chrome 9 VX855: 8.14.14.0141
– D-LINK DWA-131 Nano: 1085.7.0815.2009
– VIA Chrome9 VX900: 8.14.14.0181
– Ralink RT309x/2860: 3.02.01.0
– Intel 945 Express: 8.15.10.1930
– eGalax xTouch: 5.11.0.9020
– RTL8168C: 7.018.0322.2010
– Realtek HD Audio: 2.63
================================================================================
Applications:
================================================================================
– .NET: 3.5 Sp1
– MS RDP Client: 7.1
– Internet Explorer: 8
– Windows Media Player: 12
– Sun JAVA RE: 1.6 Update 18
– Ericom WebConnect: 5.6.1.1000
– Ericom PowerTerm: 9.2.0.0
– NXClient: 3.4.0.7
– Quest vWorkspace Client: 7.6
– Ekiga VOIP Client: 3.2.6
– SAP GUI JAVA for Windows: 7.10 R 7
– Tight VNC Server: 2.0.2
– Citrix Receiver: 3.3
– Thin Print: 8.0
– VMWare View Version: 5.1.0 build-704644
– Fabulatech USB for Remote Desktop: 3.1.3
– NCP Enterprise Client: 9.30
– Leostream Connect Client: 2.7.129.0
– Client for RedHat RHEV-D: 3.0-26
– USB Redirection for RedHat RHEV-D: 3.0-26
– Sumatra PDF Reader: 1.7
================================================================================
New features:
================================================================================
– [System]:
– Added Shared Workplace supported
– [Citrix]:
– Updated Citrix Receiver to version 3.3.
– Added configuration of local video buffer through
IGEL registry parameter(ica.module.wfclient.forcelvbmode).
– [NCP]:
– NCP Client is disabled by default and will by activated
if it is configured via the IGEL Setup.
– [Quest]:
– Updated Quest vWorkspace to version 7.6.
– [Driver]:
– Updated OmniKey Cardman driver to version 1.2.6.5.
================================================================================
Bug fixes:
================================================================================
– [System]:
– Fixed rdp configuration to set the domain value if
no user is configured.
– Fixed problem with hanging partial updates.
– Fixed Fabulatech USB for Remote Desktop to be activated
with IGEL Setup.
– Fixed problem with special characters(e.g. ü, ä, ö)
in ICA password.
– Fixed configuration of network linktype (fix duplex
configuration) during snapshot process
(Setup: Network->LAN Interface->Interface 1;
IGEL Registry: network.interfaces.ethernet.device%.linktype).
================================================================================
Known Issues:
================================================================================
-[FABULATECH]:
– Fabulatech USB for Remote Desktop is currently
not working with Citrix XenDesktop.

Tip: Enable full configuration for Windows Desktop OS (7 and 8)

November 11th, 2012

Hello,

maybe you sometimes looking for a place where you find all available Windows configuration settings, to get this it’s quite simple:

1) Create a new folder on the Desktop

2) Rename the folder to *your folder name*.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

3) Right click on the desktop and select refresh

4) Open the folder and “TaTa”

Cheers

Michael

P.S.: Some people call it also God Mode for Microsoft Windows

From zero to zero…. The Pano Logic end.

November 3rd, 2012

Hi folks,

maybe you already notified that Pano Logic, a pure zero client solution vendor, is gone out of business; http://www.infoworld.com/d/virtualization/vdi-startup-pano-logic-closes-shop-keeps-it-secret-customers-206275?page=0,1

Bad luck for the customers but it shows the main issue for “pure” zero client based solutions- if the vendor goes out of business you can throw the complete solution away and replace it with an other one. If you are still a pano logic user/customer, iam sorry to say that the Universal Desktop Converter will not work for you and i hope that other “pure” zero client solutions will not go out of business too.

In any way, you should read the story….

Cheers
Michael

P.S.: As far as i know Pano Logic has created the “Zero Client” wording….

Tip: IGEL Universal Desktop LX/OS Hostnames are not available in a Microsoft DNS Server

November 1st, 2012

Hello,

sometimes i’ve been asked why the Hostname of a IGEL Linux based Thin Client is not entered in a Microsoft based DNS Server. The reason for this is mostly quite simple, the DHCP Server is not configured to handle none Windows devices and to update the DNS records for these devices. Means you need to provide credentials to the DHCP Server to update the DNS records, see also here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc775839(v=ws.10).aspx

Cheers

Michael

Tip: Max. resolution for IGEL Universal Desktop OS (UDC) running as VM in a Microsoft Hyper-V

October 29th, 2012

Hello,

if you’re using a IGEL Universal Desktop OS VM in a Microsoft Hyper-V Environment (Windows 2008R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012) the max. possible Resolution for this VM is 1152×864.

Running a IGEL Universal Desktop OS VM in a Microsoft Hyper-V Environment is a very useful tool for tests, demonstration’s or to have a very secure desktop in place for Windows 8.

Cheers
Michael

P.S.: Assign a legacy network card to the IGEL Universal Desktop OS VM, otherwise you will not get a working network connection.

Tip: Display Hostname on demand for IGEL Universal Desktop LX/OS without the IGEL Application Launcher

October 25th, 2012

Hello Folks,

if you want to Display the Client Hostname on demand just open the IGEL Setup and go to System->Firmware Customization->Custom Application and create a new custom application.

Now setup the application Name like “Show Hostname”, in the settings tab set as Icon igel and as start command notify-send-message Name $HOSTNAME

Name=Title of the window
$HOSTNAME=Display the hostname system variable

Close the setup, if now a user select the icon in the right button corner a small window with the Hostname will be displayed. That’s it…

Cheers
Michael

P.S.: Of course you can use this also with other or own created variables and add a Keyboard shortcut to this, quite helpfull for device support. You can use this also with autostart and the window will be also displayed in front of other Windows (like a Citrix Session).

Tip: Application can’t be started from a mapped USB Memory with IGEL Universal Desktop LX/OS in a Citrix Session

October 25th, 2012

Hello Folks,

try http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX105611 to solve this issue.

Cheers
Michael

IGEL UD2 Multimedia is on sale now!

October 19th, 2012

Hello Folks,

the new UD2 Multimedia with System on a Chip support for Citrix ICA and Microsoft RemoteFX is on sale now! If you have a trial device, don’t forget do apply the latest firmware update!

Cheers
Michael