5. Setup Application
6.8. Remote desktop web access
With Web access for remote desktop (Web Access for RD), users can access RemoteApp and a remote desktop connection via the start menu on a computer or via a web browser. RemoteApps and remote desktop connections therefore provide a modified view of RemoteApp programs and virtual desktops for users.
More information on Web access for remote desktop can be found under Microsoft Technet - Web Access for RD
6.8.1. Zugriff auf RD-Verbindung konfigurieren
There are three different modes for user access to RemoteApps:
In the IGEL Setup click Settings->RDP-> Remote Desktop Web Access ->Server to configure:
Predefined configuration (page
51)
Define several server connections with the same user credentials. The user has to enter their credentials and domain into the login mask.
Ask user (page 52) The connection has been configured on the server. The user just has to enter their corporate email address.
Or choose the third mode:
Via Browser (page 54) Access via browser
Vordefinierte Einstellungen
Setting Predefined configuration:Click Remote Desktop Web Access->Server. 1.
Select Predefined configuration in the selection field Server configuration. 2.
Create a new Server location. 3.
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Find more information concerning session settings under Connections (page 55).
Figure 24: Neue RD Web Access Sitzung
If you have chosen Predefined configuration, there are two login modes available for user authentification: normal User logon or Kerberos-Passthrough. Set this configuration under Authentication (page 55).
Define the logon/logoff mode under Logoff / Desktop Integration (page 56).
For the logon icon you have to make a setting, because it is not predefined. Otherwise you will not have access to the Web Access logon.
Provide the applications in the Application Launcher, in the Start menu, in the Quick Start Panel or even on the Desktop. Under Appearance (page 56) you can select from a list of available applications to display them on the desktop or in the quick start panel.
Ask user
This is a very user-friendly Web Access login.
In order to use it, the network connections connected with the user name on the server side must be pre-configured and it must be possible to query them via DNS.
To configure the Ask user login, proceed as follows:
Select Ask user under RD Web Access->Server (page 55)->Server configuration.
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When logging in via RD Web Access, the user will be given a login window where they must only enter their corporate e-mail address, i.e. <name>@<domain>:
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Via browser
With Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (from IGEL Linux
5.06.100)
The Web Access page for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 can also be used on a Linux thin client in the Firefox browser. The user only needs the corresponding URL which is entered in the address bar. They then log on on the browser page using their user name and password.
Figure 27: Remotedesktop Web Access in Firefox
If the user clicks on one of the applications offered by Web Access, the thin client will open a logon mask and then a remote desktop session for the chosen application.
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6.8.2. Connections
In this area, you can define the connections to server locations and domains:
Figure 28: Remotedeskop Web Access
For the pre-defined configuration, specify the following values: Select the protocol http:// or https://.
Enter the name of the Remote Desktop Web Access Server and the path to the web portal.
If you would like to Enable gateway support, you can choose between the settings that you have made globally or in a custom session.
If you would like to carry over the session settings, you must also specify the gateway address.
6.8.3. Authentication
In this area, you can specify how you would like to log on to the RD Web Access session if you have opted for Pre-defined configuration under Server (page 55).
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Opt for one of the following authentication methods:
User logon A logon window with the standard entry mask appears. The user enters their
personal access data.
Passthrough authentication
The AD user data are passed on via Kerberos.
Auto logon If you select this mode, the User name, Password and Domain fields are
enabled to allow entries. The logon data are thus pre-set.
6.8.4. Appearance
In this area, you can decide where you would like to display RD Web Access applications: • In the start menu
• In the Application Launcher • On the desktop
Enable Use extended filter in order to restrict the applications shown on the desktop to a specific selection:
Figure 30: RD Web Access Appearance
Under Add, enter the name of the application that you would like to display on the desktop. You can also select applications that you would like to display in the quick launch bar.
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6.8.5. Logoff / desktop integration
In these two areas, you can specify how you would like to log on to or log off from the application. Give the name of the session that you would like to integrate into the desktop.
From the Launch Options, specify how the session is to be made accessible. As an option, specify a hotkey for starting the session.
Enable Autostart to start this session immediately after the system starts. Specify by how many seconds the session start is to be delayed when Autostart is used.
Enable Restart to restart this session after the connection is terminated.