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Windows Embedded Standard (WES) Administration Guide - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 2
that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this publication is subject to - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 3
Contents Introduction 6 What is Windows Embedded Standard (WES 6 WES Features 6 WES Installation 7 Understanding Your Thin Client 8 Users and Groups 8 Creating New User Accounts 10 File-Based Write Filter (FBWF 12 Installing MUI Packs 16 Setting a Language 18 Using Your Thin Client 27 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 4
Echo Agent System Information 30 Installing or Removing Peripherals 32 Installing a Printer 32 Installing a Scanner or Camera 33 Installing a CD-ROM 35 Uninstalling Software 36 Uninstalling or Updating a Media Device 36 Freeing Hard Drive Space 37 Adding Dual Monitors 38 Networking 39 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 5
OS Build Date, Echo Agent, and Re-Imaging 46 Verifying OS Build Date 46 Verifying the Echo Agent Version and Status 47 Re-Imaging the Thin client 48 Getting Help 49 Contacting Dell 49 Contents | 5 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 6
interface and is available for x86 processors. WES Features Multimedia Web Browsing-WES comes equipped with Internet Explorer 7 with improved navigation and supports CSS styling and RSS feeds. Windows Media Player 11 is included to manage your digital music, photo, and video libraries. WES also - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 7
-Dell OptiPlex thin clients with WES can be managed with Devon IT Echo Management console Dell Edition. More information can be found at support.dell.com. WES Installation Windows Embedded Standard operating system is preinstalled on WES/XPe based systems from Dell. A USB Re-Imaging Utility is - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 8
2 2 Understanding Your Thin Client Users and Groups What is a User Account? The term user account should not be confused with the actual user account that is the default account upon log-in. For each person using the terminal, the owner can create individual accounts per user. Each user account - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 9
Administrator Account By default, the user account is automatically logged in. To bypass this, you can hold during the boot process or by clicking Log Off under the Start button option. NOTE: The default password for the Administrator account is Administrator (case sensitive). Logging in as - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 10
Creating New User Accounts This section details how to create new users. You must first log-in using the Administrator user or an account with administrator privileges. 1 Select Start→Control Panel. 2 Double-click User Accounts. 3 Click the arrow marked Create a new account. 10 | Using Your Thin - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 11
4 Type a name for the new user account and click Next. 5 Select either Thin Client Administrator or Limited account type. Select Create Account. What is Devon IT Echo Management Console Dell Edition? As more and more corporate networks switch to Thin Clients due to their low power consumption, low - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 12
File-Based Write Filter (FBWF) What is Disk Management? Disk Management is the management of your terminals internal hard drive disk. It is quite literally the brain of your unit and taking care of the unit's disk is the best way to ensure the unit will perform for as long as possible. A carefully - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 13
All attacks on the terminal's security or unwanted changes can be thwarted by simply rebooting the machine if the filter is turned on. Operating the machine with the Filter turned off can be dangerous to the terminal and the important OS files inside it. Introduction to FBWF The File-Based Write - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 14
Using the FBWF The FBWF operates by providing a "shadow write" to the system RAM. When enabled, any writes that are normally written to the storage media, are instead redirected to the RAM overlay. During a reboot, this overlay is discarded so the operating system remains in its original state. As - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 15
Installing Additional Software You may install third party licensed software as long as there is adequate space on the flash media. To install additional software applications: 1 Log-in as an Administrator. Click Start→All Programs→FBWFGUI. 2 Temporarily disable the write filter by clicking the - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 16
Installing MUI Packs You may install MUI (Multilingual User Interface) packs to enable the operating system to support different languages and language settings on your terminal as needed. The MUI pack installation file can not be located on the DOM, it must be - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 17
7. A command shell window will open noting the files being copied. Be sure to leave it open. 8. A dialog box will open and keep track of the files as they are installed. Using Your Thin Client | 17 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 18
9. Once the installation is completed, the system will reboot. Make sure to let the system reboot itself without interruption or the installation process may be unsuccessful. Setting a Language To change display language and input methods for WES 2009 1. Launch Control Panel and open Regional and - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 19
2. In the Regional Options tab, change both drop-down menus corresponding to the language and location you want to display. For our purposes, we will choose Spanish. Using Your Thin Client | 19 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 20
3. In the Languages tab, select the display language you want. 20 | Using Your Thin Client - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 21
4. In the Advanced tab, select your desired language in the drop-down menu. If you want this language to apply to all users and the welcome screen, check the box for Apply all settings... Using Your Thin Client | 21 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 22
5. Go back to the Languages tab and click the Details... button at the top. 22 | Using Your Thin Client - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 23
6. In the Settings tab, click the Add button to add a new keyboard layout/input method. For our example, we chose Spanish (Traditional Sort). Then click OK. Using Your Thin Client | 23 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 24
7. Now we have a Spanish keyboard setting installed. If you wish to make this the new default setting, select it from the drop-down menu at the top. This will make Spanish (Traditional Sort) appear in bold. At this dialog, do not restart your computer yet. Click No. 24 | Using Your Thin Client - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 25
8. In the Advanced tab, select the first check box and click OK. Again, do not restart yet. Using Your Thin Client | 25 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 26
9. The final step is to commit your settings. At this point, you may click OK and then restart your machine. When it reboots, everything will be in Spanish. 26 | Using Your Thin Client - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 27
3 3 Using Your Thin Client Customizing Your Thin Client This section details how to change some of the options on your thin client to fit the needs of your business or your home. Disabling the Automatic Log-In 1 Select Start→Control Panel→Change the way users log off. 2 Check the box that says Use - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 28
After the initial boot up, or when booting up after using the re-imaging utility, your thin client will display the Windows Embedded Standard desktop, taskbar, and system tray. The desktop should resemble that of a physical desktop, with pencils, folders, agendas, clocks, and calendars. The user can - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 29
The taskbar is the focus point of the Windows operating systems since Windows 95. It is the bar located at the very bottom of the desktop, and it houses the Start button, system tray, and the current time. The taskbar also shows all of the currently running programs. If the user is running Internet - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 30
Echo Agent System Information Echo Management- Displays the current status and information of the Echo Management server to which your thin client is connected. Management Status-Displays when the thin client is being managed by an Echo server. Management Server-Displays the current address of - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 31
Using Your Thin Client | 31 - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 32
of any sort. Simply plug in the printer to the terminal using the USB and follow the on screen instructions. If the printer does not automatically install itself you will have to manually install the drivers. 1 You can insert a USB flash drive or a CD on an external drive that contains the printers - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 33
device is not Plug and Play ready, you may have to install the drivers manually. You can insert a USB flash drive or a CD on an external drive hardware. If not, select Start→Control Panel→Add Hardware. A wizard will guide you through the installation process. NOTE: If the device comes with its - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 34
2. During the installation process, you are prompted to find the driver file for the device. Click Browse and locate the driver file from Step 2. Once the installation is complete, your thin client will recognize the device. 3. Click the Finish button to exit the New Hardware Wizard and complete - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 35
. Once the files are downloaded or copied, plug the storage or flash device into the thin client. 2 Select Start→Control Panel→Add Hardware. A wizard guides you through the installation process. 3 At some point, the wizard will ask you to select the specific driver file for your CD-ROM. Click Browse - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 36
Uninstalling Software To uninstall any software from the terminal, use the following procedure: 1 Access the Add or Remove Programs window by using the following path. Select Start→Control Panel. 2 Select Add or Remove Programs. If you are unable to find it, click Switch to Classic View on the left - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 37
Freeing Hard Drive Space You may need to free up memory space on your local drive to make room for other software, applications, or programs. You can free up space by uninstalling some of the programs that you rarely use, and/or use Disk Cleanup. Uninstalling Programs Much like uninstalling media - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 38
Adding Dual Monitors You can attach two monitors to the OptiPlex thin clients by using the supplied DVI Video Splitter Cable. 1 With the unit turned off, attach the splitter to the DVI port of the terminal. Connect the monitors to the other ends of the cable and then power on the terminal. 2 Use the - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 39
mask, default gateway, and DNS server(s). 6 Click OK when all fields are entered correctly. Closing the menus will reconfigure your IP address immediately. NOTE: Some problems can occur if you attempt to change your IP addresses to an IP address already in use. Ping the IP to make sure it is - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 40
Naming Your Thin Client, Joining a Domain or Workgroup Naming Your Thin Client 1 To access an Active Directory Domain, you should rename your thin client. Begin by selecting Start→Control Panel→System. If you can't find it, try clicking Switch to Classic View on the left sidebar. 2 Click the Thin - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 41
Using the Network ID Wizard The Network ID Wizard may also be used to join a domain or workgroup. It presents a series of questions and information boxes about your network and configures the system accordingly. 1 Select Start→Control Panel→System. If you can't find it, try clicking Switch to - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 42
utilizing several different connection protocols. Using Remote Desktop Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a secure communication method based on Microsoft Terminal Services. It provides connection to Windows-based machines and is efficient enough to run on high-latency networks. 1 To open Remote - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 43
ICA Citrix is one of the leaders in infrastructure solutions. It specializes in network access, VPN capabilities, remote control, and remote support applications. Citrix solutions, like the Citrix Online Plug-in, utilize the Citrix ICA protocol. ICA (Independent Computing Architecture) allows non - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 44
NOTE: If this is your first time loading the Citrix Online Plug-in, you will be taken to a screen that asks you to Click Download to Access Your Desktop. Along the righthand side of the page, click on Already Installed to be taken to step 3. . 44 | OS Build Date, Echo Agent, and Re-Imaging - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 45
Using VMware View VMware View utilizes VMware's hypervisor technology to efficiently provide multiple instances of an operating system to remote users using the RDP or PCoIP (PC-over-IP) protocol. 1 To connect to a VMware View server, double-click the icon on your desktop called VMware View Client. - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 46
7 7 OS Build Date, Echo Agent, and Re-Imaging Verifying OS Build Date To verify the OS Build Date: 1. Power-on and boot-up the thin client. 2. After the boot process has been completed log-in to the Administrator account. 3. Select Start→Log Off. Hold the key and select Log Off again. 4. - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 47
6. Select Environment Variables. 7. Scroll down to the bottom of the window. The build date will be listed (example) WEBBUILDDATE 12/06/2010 1:30:57PM. Verifying the Echo Agent Version and Status To verify the Echo Agent version and status, power-on and boot-up the thin client. 1 After the boot - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 48
. 6 Scroll down to the Echo Agent Service. The status will be Echo Agent Started Automatic as shown below. Re-Imaging the Thin client For information about re-imaging your thin client, please consult the ReImaging guide which can be found at support.dell.com. 48 | OS Build Date, Echo Agent, and - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition | Windows Embedded Standard (WES) - Administra - Page 49
2 Click your country/region at the bottom of the page. For a full listing of country/region click All. 3 Click All Support from Support menu. 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. 49 | Getting Help
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