This document explains how to use Xcalibur Global to create an RDP connection with access to local USB storage. When a session is opened using this connection, applications running within the session will be able to access USB storage that is connected to the Thin Client.
This procedure is based on the following steps:
Select the OU containing the target Thin Clients.
Create an Xcalibur Policy that is linked to the target OU.
Configure the Xcalibur Policy to create an RDP connection.
Configure the Xcalibur Policy to enable USB support.
2. Applicable Software Versions
This document is applicable to an environment with the following software versions:
Xcalibur Global 1.1 Rev. 2
Chip PC Thin Client Firmware 6.5.3
3. Procedure
Select the OU Containing the Target TCs
Launch the Xcalibur Global Management Console by clicking on: Start > Programs > Xcalibur Global 1.1 > Management Console.
In the Xcalibur Management Console, expand the folders under Xcalibur Directory Manager to reveal the OU that contains the target TCs. In this example expand: Xcalibur Directory Manager \ net8.qa8 \ Chip PC \ Thin Clients.
Figure 1: Xcalibur Management Console - Select Target OU
In the expanded folders, select the target OU (In this example Berlin).
Create an Xcalibur Policy that is Linked to the Target OU
Right-click on the target OU (Berlinin this example) to display a menu.
On the menu, click Properties to display the <OU> Properties dialog box.
Figure 2: Xcalibur Management Console – Target OU > Properties
In the <OU> Properties dialog box,select the Xcalibur Policy tab.