2X ThinClientServer Start-up Configuration

To complete installation of 2X ThinClientServer

1. Start by logging into the Management Console using the credentials set during the installation.

2. After logging in, the 2X ThinClientServer Wizard is started which will help you in the initial setup. Choose what type of database you will be using. You can choose to use a local MySQL database or an external MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server database.

• 2.1. Database Name: Enter the name of the external database.
• 2.2. User Name: Enter the username used to log into the database.
• 2.3. Password: Enter the password used to log into the database.
• 2.4. Database Host: Enter the name or IP of your database server.
  If you are using an external MySQL database the IP address of the host and the port being used by the database are needed.
  example: 192.0.0.1:3306
  If you are using an external Microsoft SQL Server database you need to include the name of the service with the IP or name.
  example: 192.0.0.1\SQLEXPRESS
• 2.5. Secondary Host: Enter the name or IP of the backup database server. If 2X ThinClientServer cannot connect to you primary host, the backup is used and 2X ThinClientServer expects the data to be the same on both database servers.
• 2.6. Vendor: Select the type that matches your external database.

3. Upload a version of 2X ThinClientOS to be used by the thin clients connecting to 2X ThinClientServer. The latest 2X ThinClientOS can be downloaded from the 2X ThinClientServer downloads page.

4. Configure the default settings for the 2X ThinClientOS.
   • 4.1. Timezone: Select the correct geographical location of 2X ThinClientServer to set the correct time on the thin clients.
   • 4.2. Keyboard Layout: Select the keyboard layout depending on the keyboards connected to the thin clients.
   • 4.3. Screensaver: Select for how long should a thin client remain idle before the screensaver is activated.

5. When setting up the users, if you will be using Active Directory to retrieve lists of users, groups, and organisational units, select “Active Directory”. If you will be using local users for the list of users to manage, select “Local Users”. Make sure that the Active Directory accounts are not expired as this might cause problems when the user tries to connect to his/her thin client.

• 5.1. Domain Name: Enter the domain name containing the users which will need to be assigned thin client logon rights.
• 5.2. Username: Enter a username residing within the selected domain which has read access to the directory. It is recommended to create a separate user for 2X ThinClientServer with a password that never expires. No data will be written to the Active Directory. The username should be in the format user@domain.com.
• 5.3. Password: Enter a password needed by the Active Directory to authenticate the user specified above.
• 5.4. Primary AD Controller: Enter the fully-qualified domain name (or the IP address) of an Active Directory server.
• 5.5. Backup AD Controller: Should the primary Active Directory server fail, a mirror can be specified that contains the same user information and can be used in such situations.
• 5.6. Base DN: The Base DN connection string will automatically be displayed. If you are familiar with LDAP and Active Directory, you can edit this string to filter out results you don't need. A default Base DN is suggested when you type in your domain name. This should let you browse all your Active Directory for users.

• 5.7. Username: Enter a username to be created locally
• 5.8. Full Name: Enter the full name of the user.
• 5.9. Domain: Enter a domain name for the users. You can have multiple domains for local users.

6. 2X DHCP Helper allows the system administrator to specify which thin clients are allowed to connect using the configured connections, by applying selection rules that work by thin client MAC address.
   • 6.1. Enable DHCP Helper Service: Will forward new thin clients on the network to the 2X ThinClientServer to provide the relevant information for the thin clients to boot up.
   • 6.2. Clients must be approved: The administrator must first approve any new clients for them to be able to connect to 2X ThinClientServer and boot.

7. Create a default desktop component for the users to access once they boot up 2X ThinClientOS. The desktop component will be shown on the 2X ThinClientOS desktop.

• 7.1. A Remote Desktop can be of type RDP, NX or Citrix ICA. These settings will connect the 2X ThinClientOS directly to that address and provide a full (not published) desktop to the user. If more than one full desktop will be available to the user, such desktop will be accompanied by the 2X desktop with a desktop switcher and dedicated task bar.
  • 7.1.1. Select the protocol type from the drop down list:

• 7.1.2. Enter the host addresses of the RDP machine that the user will connect to.
• 7.1.3. The default port number is automatically set when the protocol type is selected – this value may be customized if necessary.

• 7.2. A Published application can be of type RDP or Citrix ICA. These settings will publish all the applications / desktops on your desktop.
  • 7.2.1. Select the protocol type from the drop down list:

• 7.2.2. Select the “Connection Mode” to be used when connecting to your 2X ApplicationServer. Note that this option is not available if you are using a Citrix Server.
• 7.2.3. Enter the IP address of the application server.
• 7.2.4. The default port number is automatically set when the protocol type is selected – this value may be customized if necessary.

• 7.3. A web browser can be added on the 2X ThinClientOS. This will be added to the desktop and such settings cannot be changed by the user.
  • 7.3.1. Enter the default homepage for the browser.
  • 7.3.2. Select if you want to add Flash support and which version. Each plug-in will require more memory and local storage on the 2X ThinClientOS.
  • 7.3.3. Select if you want to add support for Java applets.
  • 7.3.4. Select if the browser will be loaded in full screen or not.

8. Once all the above settings are configured they will be added to the Default Profile.

• 8.1. If you chose to use an Active Directory with your 2X ThinClientServer you will be asked to select the users that will use the Default Profile created.

• 8.2. If you have chosen to use Local Users, the Default Profile will be used by the users you created in the Local Users page.

9. If you have purchased a license key you can activate the product from the Quick Start Wizard or else use the trial version.

• 9.1. If you choose to activate 2X ThinClientServer you need to fill out your details including the License Key you purchased and click “Activate”. The “Offline Mode” allows you to activate the product without an internet connection. The application will create an attachment which you will then need to send to support for activation.