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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.
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.
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.
What remote access options does Vava support?
VA supports remote access with two different applications 1. Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) and 2. CISCO RESCUE VPN Client. The Citrix Access Gateway is designed for users that do not have VA Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) – CAG is a good option to allow users access to general applications such as email and chat.
How does secure remote access work?
Every remote worker needs a way to connect with remote desktop services and applications that won't slow down their workflows. At the same time, IT administrators must manage those connections to ensure they don't leave the network open to threats.
Why is secure remote access important to remote work security?
Secure remote access approaches are so vital because it’s now impossible to control security at the endpoint. Each user in a remote or hybrid workforce is connecting to the network from a different type of computer or smartphone, and they’re using a variety of internet connections to log in.
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.
How to request remote access VA?
You may request remote access by visiting the Remote Access Self Service Portal ( only available while on VA's internal network).
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