OSD: View Connection Server + Kiosk Session Settings

Select the View Connection Server + Kiosk session connection type from the Options > Configuration > Session page to configure a client to use Kiosk mode when connecting to a VMware desktop via a View Connection Server.

Click the Advanced button to configure advanced settings for this option.

Important! Passwords are stored locally in retrievable form when zero clients are configured with this session connection type. For this reason, it should not be used in high security environments. Ensure that you take precautions to prevent theft of the zero client if you do use this session connection type.

OSD Session Connection Type – View Connection Server + Kiosk

Advanced Settings

OSD Session Page Parameters

Parameter Description

DNS Name or IP Address

Enter the View Connection Server's DNS name or IP address.

Username

Select the type of username that matches the naming you use for the devices on the View Connection Server.

  • Zero Client MAC: Select this option to automatically populate the Username field with the MAC address of the zero client.
  • Custom: Enter the username for the zero client. This username has the prefix "Custom."

When Custom is selected as the username type, enter the value for this component of the custom username. This field is limited to 13 characters.

Password

To password protect the virtual machine for the kiosk, enter a password in this field. This password must match the one entered for the device in the View Connection Server.

Port

By default, port 443 is used to communicate with the connection server. If your network is set up to use a non-standard port for secure connections, enter the port number.

Use OSD Logo for Login Banner

When enabled, the OSD logo banner appears at the top of login screens in place of the default banner. You can upload an OSD logo from the OSD Logo Upload page.

Enable Peer Loss
Overlay

When enabled, the “Network Connection Lost” overlay appears on the display(s) when a loss of network connectivity is detected. Normal hypervisor scheduling delays can falsely trigger this message.

Note: This option is only available for a zero client. Desktop applications that require the peer loss notification should re-enable the feature through the OSD, AWI, or MC.

Enable Preparing Desktop Overlay

When enabled, the "Preparing Desktop" overlay appears on the display(s) when users log in.

Note: This overlay provides assurance that login is proceeding if the desktop takes more than a few seconds to appear.

Enable RDS Application Access

When enabled and users connect to a VMware Horizon View Connection Server that offers applications, a list of available applications will be presented.

Note: Applications open in full-screen mode, but can be re-sized once users are in session.

Disconnect Message Filter

This field lets you control what type of messages appear when a session is disconnected. There are three categories:

Information: User- or administrator-initiated actions affecting the session:

  • You have been disconnected because you logged in from another location or your host was shut down or restarted.
  • You have been disconnected because an administrator disconnected you.
  • You have been disconnected because you logged in from another location.
  • You have been disconnected because you disconnected from your workstation.

Warning: System-initiated, but expected actions affecting the session:

  • You have been disconnected because your session timed out.

Error: Unexpected system-initiated actions causing session to fail:

  • You have been disconnected.
  • Unable to connect (0x1001). Please contact your IT administrator.
  • Unable to connect (0x1002). Please contact your IT administrator.
  • Session closed remotely.
  • Session closed remotely (unknown cause).
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x100). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x201). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x300). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x301). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x302). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x303). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x305). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x400). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x401). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x402). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x403). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x404). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.

Note: For detailed information about the above session disconnect codes, please see KB 15134-872 in the Teradici Support Site.

You can choose to display:

  1. Show All messages – This option shows all disconnect messages including Info, Warning, and Error messages.
  2. Show Error and Warnings Only – This option hides info messages and displays only error and warning messages.
  3. Show Error Only – This option hides Info and Warning messages and displays only Error messages.
  4. Show None – Don’t show any disconnect messages.