Does VMware use PCoIP?

VMware Horizon supports RDP, PCoIP and now Blast Extreme.

What is VMware PCoIP?

PCoIP (PC over IP) provides an optimized desktop experience for the delivery of a published application or an entire remote desktop environment, including applications, images, audio, and video content for a wide range of users on the LAN or across the WAN.

What is difference between PCoIP and VMware blast?

PCoIP uses the UDP protocol which is suited for media streaming. To use PCoIP, you need to use a client such as the horizon View client from VMware. VMware Blast Extreme can also use the same client yet uses the H. 264 protocol for encoding video, and shares similar advantages of PCoIP.

How do I keep VMware Horizon client active?

Tap the Settings (gear) icon in the Horizon Client Tools radial menu. Tap Keep Screen Alive. Tap to toggle the Keep Screen Alive option to on. Tap Done to close the Settings window.

How do I setup a PCoIP server?

Installation Overview

1. Connect to the machine using RDP.
2. Download or transfer the PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows installer to the system.
3. Install the PCoIP Agent using one of these methods:
4. If required, configure the agent software.
5. Disconnect the RDP session.
6. Connect to the desktop using a PCoIP client.

Is PCoIP a VPN?

PCoIP Traffic can be used with a UDP-compatible VPN but tunneling PCoIP through a TCP VPN such as ZScaler ZPA is unsupported. Consult VPN Guidelines in the Teradici Session Planning Guide for VPN alternatives and additional information. Note: Some VPN’s restrict the MTU for packets transiting the VPN.

How do I stop VMware from locking?

Procedure

1. Connect to a remote desktop or application.
2. Tap the Option button in the desktop or application window and tap Settings.
3. Expand the Advanced section and tap to toggle the Screen always on option to On. If the option is set to Off, screen lock may occur.

How do I minimize VMware horizon?

To hide the VMware Horizon Client window after you open a remote desktop or published application, click the Close button in the corner of the VMware Horizon Client window.

How do I install PCoIP client?

Installing the Software Client

1. Double-click the Software Client for Windows installer executable (pcoip-client.exe) to begin installation.
2. Follow the prompts to specify installation locations, and to agree to any licenses.
3. Click Finish to complete installation and close the installer.