Last modified:	Sunday, Nov 21, 2007	Article ID:	747
Related products:	Xcalibur Global Management Software

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1. Objectives

This document explains how to use Xcalibur Global to create an RDP connection with audio support (on the thin client). When a session is opened using this connection, the audio output of applications running within this session will be sent to the thin client’s audio output.

This procedure is based on the following steps:

1. Thin Clients
2. Create an Xcalibur Policy that is linked to the target OU
3. Configure the Xcalibur Policy to create an RDP connection.
4. Configure the Xcalibur Policy to enable audio support

2. Applicable Software Versions

This document is based on an environment with the following installed software versions:

• Xcalibur Global 1.1 Rev. 2
• Chip PC Thin Client Firmware 6.5.3

3. Procedure

Select the OU Containing the Target Thin Clients

1. Launch the Xcalibur Global Management Console by clicking on:
   Start > Programs > Xcalibur Global 1.1 > Management Console.
   
2. In the Xcalibur Global Management Console, expand the Xcalibur Directory Manager to reveal the OU that contains the target thin clients In this example expand:
   Xcalibur Directory Manager \ net8.qa8 \ Chip PC \ Thin Clients.
   
   
   Figure 1: Xcalibur Management Console - Select Target OU
   
3. In the expanded folders, select the target OU (In this example Berlin).

Create an Xcalibur Policy that is Linked to the Target OU

1. Right-click on the target OU (Berlin in this example) to display a menu.
   
2. On the menu, click Properties to display the <OU> Properties dialog box.
   
   
   Figure 2: Xcalibur Management Console – Target OU > Properties
   
3. In the <OU> Properties dialog box, select the Xcalibur Policy tab.
   
   
   Figure 3: <OU> Properties Dialog Box – Select Xcalibur Policy Tab
   
4. In the Xcalibur Policy tab, click New to open a menu.
   
   
   Figure 4: Xcalibur Policy Tab – New > TC Policy
   
5. On the menu, select TC Policy to create a New Xcalibur Policy Object that will appear in the Xcalibur Policy Object Links column.
   
   
   Figure 5: Xcalibur Policy Tab – New Xcalibur Policy Object
   
6. Type a new policy name (in this example “Device – RDP Connection with Audio Support”) over the default name “New Xcalibur Policy Object”.

Configure the Xcalibur Policy to Create an RDP Connection

1. Select the newly created policy (“Device – RDP Connection with Audio Support” in this example) and click Edit to open the Policy Editor window.
   
   
   Figure 6: Xcalibur Policy Tab – Edit New Policy
   
2. In the Policy Editor window, expand the following path:
   <Policy Name> \ Device Configuration \ Installable Software Modules
   \ Connections
   
3. Under Connections, select and right-click Remote Desktop Connection to open a menu.
   
4. On the menu, select Add… to run the Add New RDP Connection wizard.
   
   
   Figure 7: Policy Editor Window - Connections \ Remote Desktop Connection
   
5. In the Add New RDP Connection - Welcome dialog box:
   1. Type a name for the new RDP connection or leave the default name.
   2. Click Next.
      
      
      Figure 8: Add New RDP Connection - Welcome Dialog Box
      
6. In the Add New RDP Connection - Computer Name dialog box:
   1. In the Connection to text box, type the IP Address or the name of the RDP server (in this example: RDP.Server.Com).
   2. Click Next.
      
      
      Figure 9: Add New RDP Connection - Computer Name Dialog Box
      
7. In the Add New RDP Connection - Logon Information dialog box:
   1. Enter the desired logon information.
   2. Click Next.
      
      
      Figure 10: Add New RDP Connection - Logon Information Dialog Box
      
8. In the Add New RDP Connection - Icon dialog box,
   1. Select the desired icon.
   2. Click Next.
      
      
      Figure 11: Add New RDP Connection - Icon Dialog Box
      
9. In the Add New RDP Connection Information dialog box, click the Advanced  button.
   
   
   Figure 12: Add New RDP Connection– Summary Information Dialog Box
   
10. In the RDP Connection Properties dialog box, select the Local Resources tab.
    
    
    Figure 13: RDP Connection Properties Dialog Box
    
11. In the Local Resources tab:
    
    
    Figure 14: RDP Connection Properties Dialog Box – Local Resources Tab
    
    1. In the Remote computer sound section, verify that the Bring to this computer option is selected.
    2. Click OK to return to the Add New RDP Connection - Information dialog box.
       
12. In the Add New RDP Connection - Information dialog box, click Finish to return to the Policy Editor window.
    
    
    Figure 15: Add New RDP Connection Wizard Information Dialog Box

    Configure the Xcalibur Policy to Enable Audio Support

    1. In the Policy Editor window, expand the following path:
       <Policy Name> \ Device Configuration \ Peripheral Settings
       \ Input/Output Device Settings
       
    2. In the right pane, select and double-click Audio Output Properties.
       
       
       Figure 16: Policy Editor Window – Input/Output Device Settings - Audio Output Properties
       
    3. In the Audio Output Properties dialog box:
       1. Select the Enabled option.
       2. In the Sound Playback section, select the Events and Applications check boxes
          
          
          Figure 17: Installation Policy Properties Dialog Box
          
       3. Click OK to return to the Policy Editor window.
          
    4. In the Policy Editor window, on the File menu, click Exit to return to the
       <OU> Properties dialog box.
       
    5. In the <OU> Properties dialog box, click Close to complete the procedure and return to the Xcalibur Global Management Console.

    4. Process Outcome

    • Xcalibur Global now has a policy that will create an RDP connection with audio support.
    • The policy is linked to the OU that was selected.
    • The policy will affect all devices within the OU and any child OUs (as long a there are no restrictions on policy inheritance).

    5. Movie