Remote-access Guide

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by Enrique Kris Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What is Citrix remote PC access?

The Citrix platform makes this secure access possible by giving users access to their physical office PCs. If users can access their office PCs, they can access all the applications, data, and resources they need to do their work. Remote PC Access eliminates the need to introduce and provide other tools to accommodate teleworking.

What is Citrix and how does it work?

The Citrix platform makes this secure access possible by giving users access to their physical office PCs. If users can access their office PCs, they can access all the applications, data, and resources they need to do their work.

How to manage multiple users with remote access to Citrix Workspace?

Install the Citrix Workspace app on each client device that accesses the office PC. Multiple users with remote access to the same office PC see the same icon in Citrix Workspace app. When any user remotely logs on to the PC, that resource appears as unavailable to other users.

Can a user have multiple desktops in Citrix Virtual Desktop?

A user can have multiple desktops, including more than one physical PC or a combination of physical PCs and virtual desktops. Note: For on-premises deployments: Remote PC Access is valid only for Citrix Virtual Desktops licenses. Sessions consume licenses in the same way as other Citrix Virtual Desktops sessions.

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What is remote access in Citrix?

Remote PC Access is a feature of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops that enables organizations to easily allow their employees to access corporate resources remotely in a secure manner. The Citrix platform makes this secure access possible by giving users access to their physical office PCs. If users can access their office PCs, they can access all the applications, data, and resources they need to do their work. Remote PC Access eliminates the need to introduce and provide other tools to accommodate teleworking. For example, virtual desktops or applications and their associated infrastructure.

When does the remote user have preference over the local user?

By default, the remote user has preference over the local user when the connection message is not acknowledged within the timeout period. To configure the behavior, use this setting:

What does VDA do when it is remote?

If the VDA detects that it is running on a virtual machine, it automatically disables Remote PC Access mode. To enable Remote PC Access mode, add the following registry setting:

How to allow remote access to go into sleep mode?

To allow a Remote PC Access machine to go into a sleep state, add this registry setting on the VDA, and then restart the machine. After the restart, the operating system power saving settings are respected. The machine goes into sleep mode after the preconfigured idle timer passes. After the machine wakes up, it reregisters with the Delivery Controller.

How to stop remote user session?

By default, a remote user’s session is automatically disconnected when a local user initiates a session on that machine (by pressing CTRL+ATL+DEL). To prevent this automatic action, add the following registry entry on the office PC, and then restart the machine.

Can I use remote access on my laptop?

Ensure that the Delivery Controllers or Cloud Connectors can be reached from the Wi-Fi network. You can use Remote PC Access on laptop computers. Ensure the laptop is connected to a power source instead of running on the battery. Configure the laptop power options to match the options of a desktop PC.

Can Citrix be used to fix registry errors?

Editing the registry incorrectly can cause serious problems that might require you to reinstall your operating system. Citrix cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. Be sure to back up the registry before you edit it.

What is Visitor Access?

Visitor Access, also known as One-Time Access, provides access to a limited set of services, including making a payment online. No username or password is required, but you will be asked to provide other identifying information, such as your last name, service-address ZIP code and the last four digits of your Social Security number. We recommend creating an online account for access to all account features, but you’re welcome to use One-Time Access for select tasks such as payments, managing your rate plan and starting service.

Can you do one time access?

What you can’t do with One-Time Access. These features require signing in to Your Account with a username and password: You must also sign in to Your Account to set up certain preferences, such as paperless billing, billing alerts and scheduled-payment alerts.

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Considerations

Deployment Considerations

Machine Catalog Considerations

Linux VDA Considerations

Technical Requirements and Considerations

Configuration Sequence

Features Managed Through The Registry

Session Management Logging

Wake on Lan

  • Remote PC Access supports Wake on LAN, which gives users the ability to turn on physical PCs remotely. This feature enables users to keep their office PCs turned off when not in use to save energy costs. It also enables remote access when a machine has been turned off inadvertently. With the Wake on LAN feature, the magic packets are sent directly ...
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