1st That sucks! Award Winner: Microsoft for taken over and blocking the DNS Provider no-ip incl. there hostnames

July 1st, 2014

Hi Folks,

the first That sucks! Award Winner is Microsoft for taken over and blocking the free/paid DNS Provider no-ip incl. all related host (Act of DNS Piracy).

 

That sucks! Award

That sucks! Award No.1: Microsoft for legal(?) DNS Piracy

Today Microsoft has taken over the free/paid DNS Name Provider no-ip incl. all related hostnames and do not allow access to the related systems. This could be webcam’s to monitor old people or children, private Webservers, Storage Devices or Routers but also company infrastructures if using no-ip as DNS Name Provider for external access. At the current state this means, all private or business User can not work with these no-ip based systems if using a No-IP Hostname.

Reason for Microsoft is the distribution of Malware, read also here; but why do they not get in contact with the provider and are blocking all users? Demonstration of power or just stupid? Iam not sure, but this act is unbelievable and it fit’s more to a facism regime. Iam quite sure there is some illegal content hosted somewhere on Windows Azure Servers or thru OneDrive… Let’s block it and for all Users! How would Microsoft like this idea?

Congratulations!

Add-On: Regarding some sources more than 22.000 Domainnames are affected, great job.. Really.. Great job!

Add-On: ..other Sources mentioned now 4 Million affected hosts, for me this is now the biggest shame in IT History! Cybercrime unit at Microsoft.. 🙁 ..to prevent or perform crime?

Cheers

Michael

P.S.: Regarding the fact that some parts of our infrastructure are also affected i have cancelt my Surface 3 order as direct consequence for Microsoft and i hope other affected users will do the same or similar.

Info: cloud-client.info App is now available in the Windows Store

June 27th, 2014

Hello Folks,

since today the cloud-client.info App is available in the Windows App Store, you can download it for free here: CCI App

cciapp

 

No Ads, No in app sales of course.

Have fun!

Michael

 

Video: cloud-client.info UMS Appliance 2.7 Demo Video

June 26th, 2014

Hello Folks,

to give you a short impression of the cloud-client.info UMS Appliance i’ve uploaded a Video to youtube, have fun!

[youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhEYwn6wu9s]

Cheers

Michael

Info: UMS Live is now updated to IGEL Universal Management Suite 4.07.100

June 20th, 2014

Hello Folks,

i just updated the UMS Live Server to 4.07.100 (our public UMS Demonstration platform), also the last version of the cloud-client.info UMS Template is now included.

UMS4 LIVE

UMS4 LIVE

 

Connection:
Start the UMS Console and use the following connection settings:

Universal Management Suite Server: ums.cloud-client.info
Port: 443
User Name: ums
Password: live

Required UMS console: IGEL Universal Suite 4.07.100
Access to the UMS internal Webserver on Port 9080 is blocked, Firmware Updates are not possible from this server!

Cheers

Michael

Info: Root any Android Device, towel root demonstrates the weakness of Android and the crappy update handling from Vendors

June 17th, 2014

Hi Folk,

do you have an Android Device and you thing it’s secure? You’re mostly wrong!

By using a Kernel weakness of nearly all current Android devices with a firmware build date before 06/2014 towel root allows to root a lot of these devices. Ok, by default this is not a big issue but what happens if “other” Apps are using this weakness and start to implement “bad” code into your device without your knowledge? Do you get a Update for you Samsung Galaxy S4 or maybe an other device? Mostly not because Android devices are “throw away” devices for the most vendors.. Every year a new device, update “who” cares? Security is not important as long the margin is okay, that’s the truth about nearly all Android device Vendors. ..and in the rare case that your Vendor provide a firmware update but you have to wait that all Mobile Providers in your region have to agree to a Firmware Update incl. for WiFi only devices like tablets: Good Night! (Hello Samsung! ..again.) Why should a mobile provider have an interest to provide you a “secure” device if you could buy a new one.

Just check it out, install the towel root apk file from the project site here: Towel Root Project Site and execute it, now click on “let it rain” and see what happens. What do you think? Will you note it if you run an other app the first time or do you thing the app could be corrupt?

Don’t misunterstood me, but this is a security hole that should not happen and Vendors should be “forced” to provide a fix for issues like this by law and for a minimum of two years after the last device of a series was sold. It also means for me that Android has no place in any business environment until vendors do not change there general update politics. I do like Android but i do not like what all the “cool” Vendors have done with it… Cheap stuff which is already outdated in the second where you buy it. If Apple, RIM or Microsoft will act with there Mobile OS in the same way everyone will be upset but for Android it’s okay? No, it’s not!

Cheers
Michael

Release: Cloud-Client.info UMS Appliance for Microsoft Hyper-V and Oracle Virtual Box Version 2.7

June 13th, 2014

Hello Folks,

a new Version of the Cloud-Client.info UMS Appliance for Microsoft Hyper-V and Oracle Virtual Box is available for download, Version 2.7 can be downloaded here for free: Download

cloud-client.info UMS Appliance 2.7

 

2.7

– Updated Ubuntu Subsystem
– Updated IGEL Universal Management Suite to 4.07.100
– Updated cloud-client.info UMS Template to 1.0.80

 

Cheers

Michael

 

 

 

Release: Cloud-Client.info UMS Template Version 1.0.80

June 13th, 2014

Hello Folks,

there is a new Version of the cloud-client.info UMS Template available here: Download

Here is a short overview about the changes coming with Version 1.0.80

1.0.80
——
– Support for IGEL Universal Desktop LX V5 Firmware 5.03.190
– Support for IGEL Universal Desktop LX V4 Firmware 4.13.180
– Removed support for ARM Device Firmwares regarding the lack of differences for the configuration
– Removed support for IGEL Zero Firmwares regarding the lack of differences for the configuration
– Merged Windows ES and W7 Profiles to provide a better overview
– Added Profiles for IGEL Linux V5 to switch between Citrix Receiver Version 12 and 13 (Review Firmware release notes!)
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V5 to enable Cafe Wireless (Wireless Manager available for the User)
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V4/V5 to configure the Audio volume
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V5 to configure the H264 Codec for Citrix Receiver 13
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V5 to configure the Kerberos implementation for Citrix Receiver 12
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V5 to disable the NLA Authentication for RDP Sessions (Local Login Window)
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V5 to disable the Network Tray Icons (LAN and WiFi)
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V5 to disable/hide the Webcam Information/Tool for the User
– Added Profile for IGEL Linux V4/V5 to configure the “middle” Mouse button behavior in a Citrix Session
– Updated Template via Import Files for LX/OS and W7/ES
– Removed old Firmwares
– Profiles Total 477

Cheers

Michael

 

Release: IGEL Universal Desktop LX/OS 5.03.190

June 12th, 2014

IGEL Linux
==========
Version 5.03.190
June 11 2014
Supported devices: UD2-LX, UD3-LX, UD5-LX, UD9-LX, UD10-LX
IZ2-RFX, IZ2-HDX, IZ2-HORIZON, IZ3-RFX, IZ3-HDX, IZ3-HORIZON
Versions
========
– Citrix Receiver 12.1.8.250715
– Citrix Receiver 13.0.2.265571
– Citrix HDX Realtime Media Engine 1.4.0-902
– Citrix Access Gateway Standard Plug-in 4.6.3.0800
– IGEL Legacy RDP Client 1.0
– IGEL RDP Client 2.1
– FabulaTech USB for Remote Desktop 5.0.0
– VMware View client 2.3.0-1551379
– Quest vWorkspace Client 7.6
– Leostream Java Connect 2.4.57.0
– 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 17.0.11
– Oracle JRE 1.7.0_55
– 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) 3.25-rev15580-i686
– ThinPrint Client 7.0.59
– Xorg X11 Server 1.11.4
– Xorg Xephyr 1.7.6
– PC/SC Lite 1.8.9
– MUSCLE CCID Driver 1.4.13
– Omnikey CCID Driver legacy-3.6.0
– Omnikey RFID Driver legacy-2.7.2
– HID Global Omnikey CCID Driver 4.0.5.1
– REINER SCT cyberJack Driver 3.99.5final.SP03
– SCM Microsystems CCID Driver 5.0.27
– Safenet / Aladdin eToken Driver 8.1.0-4
– ACS CCID Driver 1.0.5
– A.E.T SafeSign PKCS#11 Library 3.0.3665
– Gemalto IDPrime PKCS#11 Library 1.1.0
– Athena IDProtect PKCS#11 Library 623.07
– SecMaker NetID PKCS#11 Library 6.1.1.21
– Philips Speech Driver 12.0.9
– Legacy Philips Speech Driver 5.0.10
– Client 0.8.3 for RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Desktops 3
– INTEL Graphics Driver 2.17.0
– ATI Graphics Driver 6.14.99_git20111219
– VIA Graphics Driver 5.76.52.92-126076
– 2X Client 10.1-1263
– Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded
==================
Information:
==================
IMPORTANT: This releases integrates two Citrix Receiver versions 12 and 13.
You can only choose to run either of the versions.
The old 12 Citrix Receiver is still available for compatibility reasons and
activated by default. Version 13 of the Citrix Receiver can be activated at
the local setup of the device or through a UMS profile configuration.
Please check in this readme which restrictions apply and how to switch the
versions.

==================
Known issues:
==================
[ICA/Citrix Receiver 13]
– Currently Kerberos is not supported, so Kerberos passthrough will not work
with ICA sessions and Citrix XenApp/StoreFront.
Workaround: configure “Passthrough authentication”
– Smartcard authentication is supported for ICA sessions created on the IGEL
device (supported with Citrix servers up to version 6.5). Kerberos
passthrough and Citrix XenApp/StoreFront login are not supported.
– Only the “User name and password” StoreFront authentication method is supported.
– During Citrix XenApp/StoreFront logoff the logoff for running desktop sessions
does not work.
– Com-port redirection is not supported.
– Webcam redirection is not supported with H.264 hardware and software encoding,
still legacy theora encoding is supported.

[RDP]
– Fabulatech USB Redirection is not supported with IGEL Legacy RDP Client 1.0.
Please use IGEL RDP Client 2 – RDP legacy mode can be deactivated at
IGEL Setup -> Sessions -> RDP -> RDP Global -> Options page

[Quest vWorkspace]
– Multimedia Redirection:
Sound redirection is not working with WMV/WMA streams
– USB Redirection does not work reliable
==================
IGEL Linux 5.03.190 (stable build based on 5.03.120)
==================
New features:
==================
[VNC]
– Added VNC secure mode, based on a SSL-encrypted VNC connection. The SSL
connection uses a special certificate located in the directory /wfs/ca-certs.
This feature requires the Universal Management Suite (UMS) to be involved,
to handle the shadowing permissions and double check whether the connection
is allowed or not. In addition the UMS is used to assure a secure credential
exchange between the TC and the UMS console.
IMPORTANT: The UMS must have the version 4.07.100 or higher!
The feature can be enabled in IGEL setup at “System->Shadow->Secure Mode”
(registry key: network.vncserver.secure_mode, default: off)

[Java]
– Update Java Runtime Environment to version 1.7.0

[Flash]
– Updated Flash Player download URL to version 11.2.202.359

[UMS]
– Added information about network speed and duplex mode of Thin Client in the
system information pane along with other Thin Client specific properties.

==================
Fixed bugs:
==================
[ICA]
– Fixed HDX Flash Redirection to work with enabled server-side content
fetching (SSCF)

[RDP]
– Fixed local logon window for IGEL RDP Client 2 to customize the Server-URL
within the logon window.
==================
IGEL Linux 5.03.120 (stable build based on 5.03.110)
==================
Fixed bugs:
==================
[RDP]
– Fixed program crash on a UD2 if RemoteFX is enabled.
– Fixed window position if VESA mode is enabled.
==================
IGEL Linux 5.03.110 (stable build based on 5.03.100)
==================
Fixed bugs:
==================
[Windowmanager]
– Fixed hotkeys for switching additional keyboard layouts.

[base system]
– Restricted RPC access: RPC informations are only reported to localhost now.

[Network]
– Fixed a problem with 802.1X authentication in connection with SCEP.
– Improved dynamic DNS registration with method DNS.

[WiFi]
– Fixed a bug that broke WiFi roaming between multiple SSIDs under certain circumstances.

Release: IGEL Universal Management Suite 4.07.100

June 12th, 2014

================
IGEL Universal Management Suite
================
Version 4.07.100
Release date: 11.06.2014
================
Notes:
================

If the windows installer does not start on Windows Server 2003 hosts,
contace IGEL support to get an UNSIGNED setup executable. This will solve
the issue.

The stand alone VNCViewer application has been removed in version 4.05.220.
Use UMS Console with appropriate user permissions to replace it.

The linux installer is tested with
– Ubuntu 12.04 (32bit)
– RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 (32bit)

For further compatibility information check the Universal Management Suite
Data Sheet at www.igel.com.
================
New features
================

– Recycle Bin in management tree: deleted tree items are moved to the
recycler by default and can be restored if needed
* all object types but searches and SWP elements supported
* thin clients remain unchanged (won’t get new settings) as long as they
are in the bin
* assignments are not processed as long as the assigned object
(profile, firmware update, ..) are in the bin
* jobs in bin are not executed
– Secure VNC shadowing
* shadowing through secure connection (SSL)
* only UMS console can start shadowing session
* external VNC viewers (configured in UMS console) are supported
* every shadowing session is logged in UMS
* enable secure VNC in thin client configuration (System->Shadow
NOTE: UDLX v5.03.190 or higher is required to use this feature
– Quick search available in UMS console toolbar
* search is performed on management tree directly
* considered attributes are
+ all management tree nodes: name, ID
+ thin clients: MAC address, last known IP
– Universal Firmware Update enhancements
* Release notes are stored in UMS console and may be opened after
downloading a firmware
* available firmware update list provides matching hardware names (H820, ..)
for every firmware update
* Universal Firmware Update configuration:
‘Synchronize Firmware Information’ button replaced by automated solution
– New support info feature: collect relevant files (setup.ini, group.ini,
system logs, ..) from a thin client via UMS; menu item is
‘Help->Save TC files for support’
– Console common:
* configuration change mark (blue dot on thin client icon) enhanced:
change mark is displayed in profile assignments to give a hint, which
profile change has not been transferred to the thin client yet.
* performance optimization in tree expand action
– Console profiles:
* profile ID is displayed in profile details
* profile import now consideres description field and ‘overwrite sessions’ flag
– Console thin clients
* additional column in thin client information: Cost Center
– Configuration dialog updated to support latest firmware configurations
– VNC shadowing:
* enhanced hotkey mapping: Ctrl+Alt+[key], Shift+Ctrl+Alt+[key] supported

================
Fixed bugs
================

– Database issues
* fixed update problems with Microsoft SQL Server Cluster database
* fixed SQL Syntax error for Oracle database with more than thousand thin clients
(problem with expression count in ‘in’ statement)
– AD / LDAP integration
* fixed problem with LDAP certificates when testing the LDAP connection
(“LDAP: Error code 12 – Unavailable Critical Extension”)
– Console Thin clients
* fixed ‘wake up’ command issue with mutliple network adapters
* fixed tree gaps after scaning new thin clients
* fixed column sorting issue on date columns for thin client directories
– Console Profiles:
* fixed null pointer exception when changing firmware base of all profiles
in a directory
– Console Jobs:
* fixed problems with parent directory directory relation of newly created jobs
– Console files:
* fixed delete ‘File’ issue: if a ‘File’ object is deleted in UMS, the real
file is also deleted from the webdav context
– Console Universal Firmware Update:
* fixed issue with direct assignment of matching firmware updates
– Console directories
* fixed issue when dragging a directory to its own subdirectories
– Licensing
* fixed removing thin client license file from UMS license management

Solution: Why iam using a Nokia Lumia now…

June 11th, 2014

Hello Folks,

today i discussed this with a few guys and why not write this into an article.

A few reasons why a Nokia Lumia / Windows Phone is the best enterprise phone in my opinion.

1) Updates, Microsoft don’t deal with Software Updates like other Vendors (Samsung with Android as example!). Mobile Providers have to agree, different updates by region? Forget it! If the update is available you will get it and this really is a benefit and the main reason why i kicked out all Android based devices.

2) Worldwide (yes.. worldwide!) offline navigation is included. You are traveling a lot.. Don’t get a Map for the UAE, Brazil or whatever for your Navigation Software or the Vendor  want to charge you (again). Not an issue with a Windows Phone 8.x, it already comes with a good offline navigation software called Here Maps or HereMaps+ (Windows Phone 8.1) for free incl. “offline” maps for 97 countries.

3) Dual Sim support, all new Nokia Mobiles are coming with a dual sim option by design and for only a few $.. Want to cut roaming cost? Here you go. Like 1) i call it the “Beat Mobile Provider” initiative and like 2) it’s very useful if you travel a lot.

4) Want to use mail? How much exchange connections can your current mail client handle? Want to use googlemail or whatever, just compare it to other mail clients and you will see the difference.

5) Nokia is the master of Mobile Phone device design.. For example if you get a Lumia 630 which is a very fast entry level phone, check out the case. Nobody can deal with plastic cases like Nokia (really), it feels expensive/precise with a perfect grip and well balanced weight and not like a 160€/US$ Phone. (did i already mentioned that a offline Navigation software is included?) 🙂

6) The new Universal Apps (Windows 8.1 / Windows Phone 8.1), means if you buy a Universal App you can use it with Windows 8.1 Laptops/Tablets/VM’s or Desktops and also with Windows Phone 8.1.

7) Change the region on the fly.. You want to change the region from the US to Mexico or from Germany to Switzerland? It’s just a setting (like for Windows) and not more, no region lock or useless crap like coming from other Vendors. If you move – Your device can also move and this is how it should be. Want to use cortana which is only available in the US? Change the region and install it..

These are only a few reasons and i don’t get paid for this 😉 …but iam really disappointed how Android or other solutions are used and offered as the biggest “thing” ever but big Vendors are not even able to provide similar updates at the same time for the same device worldwide; what a joke. I really like the alternative and what Microsoft is doing with Nokia at he moment and by this way, i don’t care that Android/IOS has more Games available in the Store.

 

Cheers

Michael

Tip: Hidden storage application in the Windows Store for Windows Phone 8.x

June 11th, 2014

Hello Folks,

you want a detailed overview about your Windows Phone Storage? ..or a way to move the maps for your offline Navigation App from internal Storage to SD-Card? Delete the Temp Files?

In the Windows Store is a very useful tool for your Windows Phone but it’s hidden and can not be found thru the Windows Store at your Phone. Just open the the following link to install the App on your Windows Phone.

 Lumia storage check

This tool is developed and provided by Microsoft Mobile and it’s not a “in App” sale, Ads or similar “worse” App. It’s only a “Beta” Version at the moment but until now i did not discover any issues with this app.

 

Cheers

Michael

Tip: Nice article how to setup a Nutanix environment with Microsoft Hyper-V

June 11th, 2014

Hello Folks,

i found a very nice article how to setup a Nutanix environment together with Microsoft Hyper-V here, maybe you will like it too… 🙂

Nutanix Hyper-V Cluster
Cheers

Michael

Tip: How to avoid Adobe Flash in Terminal Server/VDI environments with the IGEL LX/OS

May 28th, 2014

Hi Folks,

maybe you also agree that Adobe Flash content is one of the biggest crap that can be used in a Terminal Server/VDI environment. For example youtube or similar site’s mostly waste expensive Server CPU resources only for watching a “funny” video..

flashtaskbar
Yeah… One User with one HD Flash Movie use 41% of  Server CPU resources!

HTML5 is still not a big deal for most site’s, so how can you handle it?

1) Ban it… Block unwanted traffic with a firewall or proxy. This is highly efficient but will upset the user base and maybe you need it (schools/education), so mostly this option is no deal.

2) Buy more Server.. More or less efficient and very expensive (Hardware, licensing, setup and cooling). No deal!

3) Use solutions like Citrix HDX Flash Redirection… More or less efficient, hard to setup and not 100% compatible, it could be a option but it’s not a real solution.

4) Ban it from the servers… I just setup this for a PoC and it seams to be the most efficient way which is also acceptable for most users. So how is the setup?

a) You need IGEL Linux based devices (LX or OS) based on the x86 architecture to do this.

b) Setup a local Firefox browser session and deploy any Version of the Adobe Flash Player for Linux to it (Browser Plugins in the IGEL Setup).

c) Assign a Hotkey to the Firefox Browser Session like ALT+CTRL+i.

d) Setup a IIS/Webserver on any System that is not already running a IIS/Webserver

e) On the Terminal Server/VDI (i recommend to use the golden Image) site open the hosts file which is located in the Windows/System32/drivers/etc folder and edit it. Now add any Website you want to outsource, point it to the “new” Webserver. Example:

192.168.1.150 youtube.com
192.168.1.150 youtube.de
192.168.1.150 anyotheruselessflashsite.com

Do not perform this for any Website which is used for “business” uploads/work! Don’t use a DNS Server to apply the configuration, this might also point the Thin Clients to a “wrong” site… Of course you can also add Webradio Website’s, browser based games or what ever you don’t want to see in a Webbrowser on the server backend. But at all.. It’s not a security solution at all, it’s to save resources only!

f) Create a small HTML Website with a short Text like “This site can not be used on a Server/VDI! Please press ALT+CTRL+i to open the local Browser and use ALT+CTRL+TAB to switch between the Browser/Session.” or similar. Make it simple and easy to understand… Now set this HTML Page as default and 404 error page for the new Webserver (d).

g) Let the user test it… If the User enter www.youtube.com the “new” Website will open and point the user how to work with the local Browser.. For the User it looks “very” embedded into the session, not 100% but it will be good enough to watch movies for most of them.

I know this solution is also not a 100% one and it can be bypassed if the User is using the IP. 😉 ..but it’s not a security solution, the User can watch Movies and you have minimized the wasted CPU resource on your backend. It’s easy to control, high compatible and everyone is happy. From my point it’s currently the best way to handle Flash until it will be fully replaced by HTML5 or any other “better” working solution. The performance depends on the User device, a UD5 will better perform than a UD2 but still: A slow client is better than a slow server for most company environments.

Also some more benefit’s.. You can seperate client traffic from your server traffic quite simple, the customer where i suggest this mentioned that they have 10GB or more “flash” streaming traffic (only youtube) per day in the server infrastructure with a little bit more than 300 user’s. You can use it with any Terminal Server/VDI solution but please note: If using VMWare View, Microsoft RemoteFX, Citrix XenDesktop x.x / XenApp 7.5 or any other solution that support real USB redirection don’t setup USB Redirection for Human Interface Devices (HID) because in this case the Mouse and Keyboard can not be used outside the Session (…and with the local Browser).

You can also add other description’s to the created “manual” website, for example for Android press the home button and open the local Browser or similar.

If you have suggestions to improve this solution feel free to give me a mail or add a comment.

Cheers

Michael

Q&A Feature added to blog@cloud-client.info

May 26th, 2014

Hello Folks,

as replacement for the forum i’ve added a Q&A Feature to the blog, you need to be a registered user to ask or answer questions. The Q&A Feature can be accessed thru the Menu on the right side (Q&A @ cloud-client.info).

Cheers

Michael

Some changes at cloud-client.info

May 24th, 2014

Hello Folks,

we’re close to the 1.500.000 visitors mark and after looking at some facts we are doing some changes.

cloud-client.info maintenance

cloud-client.info maintenance

1) The Forum will be discontinued since today, there will be something as alternative to ask questions in the future but it seams to be that the time for old school forum’s is gone and it doesn’t make sense to use resources on this in the future. Thanks to all registered users and i hope it’s not to bad for you! If you are a native german speaker check out www.igelfreun.de. All personal user information’s will be deleted without any backup to keep the registered user data save.

2) The blog is renamed from “Unofficial IGEL Thin Client Blog” to “blog@cloud-client.info” regarding the fact that other cloud solutions got a bigger impact to this blog in the last time, IGEL Thin and Zero Clients will be still a main focus. So no worry…

3) In the upcoming weeks a “small” cloud-client.info App will be available in the Windows App Store (Windows 8(.1) and RT), work is nearly done (~90%). The App will be for free with no Ads and no in-app sales crap. Stay tuned! The App will not be available for Android or IOS but if someone is intrested to port it just send me an email. 😉

4) UMS Online is still continued… 🙂

 

Cheers

Michael

 

Tip: How to add Broadcast Driver Architecture (BDA) support to Windows Server 2012 R2

May 24th, 2014

Hello Folks,

for a project i needed to use a DVB (TV Card) device together with Windows Server 2012 R2.

One big issue here is that Server 2008/2012 (R2) do not support BDA devices out of the Box, so you can install the TV Card drivers, Direct X, and Codecs but you can never use this device thru the lack of the BDA support at all. I don’t know why Microsoft doesn’t offer the support as feature but who cares…

After some researches i found a very cool blog here: How to: Add BDA Hardware Support to Server 2012 R2.

I downloaded the package and after the Installation it works like a charm for me.

Great work, thanks for sharing this!

So if you also need to use a DVB-T/C card or USB device with Server 2012 R2 try it out and follow the instructions mentioned in the blog article.

 

Cheers

Michael

P.S.: Of course this solution is not supported by Microsoft… 🙂

Release: IGEL Universal Desktop W7 Firmware Version 3.07.300

May 23rd, 2014

IGEL Universal Desktop W7
=========================
Version 3.07.300
21. May 2014
Supported devices:
UD3-W7, UD5-W7, UD9-W7, UD9-W7 Touch, UD10-W7, UD10-W7 Touch
UD3-730 W7, UD3-740 W7, UD5-730 W7, UD5-740 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: 1.2.15.0
– Intel HD Graphics: 9.17.10.2875
– Intel PCI Communication Controller : 8.0.0.1262
– Realtek 8168: 7.61.612.2012
– Intel AHCI : 11.2.0.1006
– Gemalto Minidriver for .NET Smart Card: 8.3.1.3
– 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
– VIA Chrome9 VX900 for TC236: 8.14.14.0231
– Ralink RT309x/2860: 3.02.01.0
– Ralink WLAN RT357x 5.1.7.0
– 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
– Microsoft RDP Client : 8
– Internet Explorer: 8
– Windows Media Player: 12
– Sun JAVA RE: 1.7 Update 17
– 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: 3.4
– Thin Print: 8.6
– VMware Horizon View Client Version: 5.4.0 build-1219906
– 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: 2.1.1
=================
New features:
=================
-[System]:
– Product identification for the UD3 (M330C) updated.
– Support for the new USB 3.0 module in the UD3 (M330C) added.
– Support for updated Omnikey Smartcardreader added.
=================
Bug fixes:
=================
-[System]:
– Wireless regulatory domain configuration is now working with
WLAN module Ralink RT 3572.
– Fixed bug: Rotation not possible with UD3 (M330)
(ISUS: 2014043010000651)

=================
Known Issues:
=================
-[System]:
– Xen Desktop Appliance Mode is not working.
-[FABULATECH]:
– Fabulatech USB for Remote Desktop is currently
not working with Citrix XenDesktop.
-[VmWare]:
– USB Redirection: Devices connected to a USB 3.0 Port will not
be redirected.

Tip: Detect a Nutanix Block thru Windows

May 23rd, 2014

Hello Folks,

i just setup a new Nutanix Block (NX-3050) in our Democenter..

Nutanix

 

If you don’t have a Mac OSX (thru Bonjour) available and you want to detect the block in the Network you can do this thru Windows quite simple.

Download and install the Bonjour Print Services from the Apple Site (Download), this will not detect the Nutanix Block at all but you can add the Bonjour Browser which is a simple to use freeware tool from here (Download). Install the Bonjour Browser too and execute it, the Browser will now detect all devices in the network using the Bonjour Administration Service and you can now detect the Nutanix Block incl. all IP’s and SNr for further configuration in a very simple way.

BonjourBrowser

 Now you can configure the block by following the manuals, quite easy.. 😉

nutanixclustersetupn

 

Cheers

Michael

Video: Surface 3 Pro.. Thinner, faster and greater. :-)

May 21st, 2014

Hello Folks,

the Surface Pro 3 looks to be my upcoming “Laptop” replacement. 🙂

[youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t7rSZT_77E]

 

Cheers

Michael

 

Tip: UD3 / UD5 Mini PCI Express Port and mSata Harddisk

May 18th, 2014

Hello Folks,

in the last time i got some reports where user try to connect a mSATA SSD thru the Mini PCI Express Port coming with the IGEL UD3 / UD5 Dual Core Mainboard.

This will not work!!! The Mini PCI Express Port and the mSATA Port are looking equal but they are not.

See also Mini PCI Express Specs and Mini SATA Specs.

There are some Boards offering a “cross” compatible connector but the Port coming with the UD3 and UD5 is a pure Mini PCI Express Port and a mSATA Module will not work with it!

Cheers

Michael