Anyware Connector New Installation Wizard

You can install, deploy, and configure Anyware Connector using the new Installation Wizard.

Beta Feature

Please be aware that the feature outlined below is only currently available in the beta version of the Anyware Manager Admin Console. As such, this feature may change as it is developed, and it is not be supported by HP Global Support Services. Features in the beta version are considered not yet ready for full production and you use them at your own risk.

Prerequisites¶

To use the new installation wizard functionality, you must meet the following criteria:

A Linux based machine (physical or virtual) to install the Anyware Connector on - Rocky or RHEL distributions are supported. For more information, see Prerequisites for Anyware Connector.
- The machine should be able to communicate with both your domain and Anyware Manager. For more information, see DNS Name Resolution Configuration on RHEL/Rocky Linux.
- You must be able to access the machine's terminal (e.g: SSH).

Creating a new Connector¶

To begin using the Installation Wizard:

Navigate to https://cas.teradici.com and open the web console.
Enable the Beta toggle to turn on Beta mode, near the top of the interface. Select Yes, I am in! in the dialog box.
Navigate to the Connectors page, and click Create Connector.
Follow the instructions in the Pre-Installation Checklist in order to prepare your Linux machine for the Connector. For your convenience, you can press Copy ALL Commands, and paste the copied command into the Connector terminal in order to prepare your machine.
Click Generate Installation Command.
Enter all the required information for the new Connector.
An installation command is generated. Click Copy to copy the installation command and paste it into your workstation.

A new Connector is installed and configured.

Configuring an existing Connector¶

To configure an existing connector using the Installation Wizard:

Navigate to https://cas.teradici.com and open the web console.
Enable the Beta toggle to turn on Beta mode, near the top of the interface. Select Yes, I am in! in the dialog box.
Navigate to the Connectors page, and select an existing Connector.
Using the tabs in this page, select the configuration section you want to change.
Enter the configuration details in the fields, and then copy the configuration command to the clipboard.
Paste the command on your workstation to execute the configuration.

The Connector is now configured.

Example Configuration for Anyware Connector¶

An example configuration of a Connector used for a proof of concept could be as follows:

Connector name: <Enter a name>
Domain name: <Enter a name>
Active Directory settings:
    Integration Method: LDAP
    Active Directory Sync: Disabled
MFA: Disabled

Example Anyware Connector Configuration for Production¶

An example configuration of a Connector used for a production environment could be as follows:

Connector name: <Enter a name>
Domain name: <Enter a name>
Active Directory settings:
    Integration Method: LDAPS
    Active Directory Sync: Enabled
        Active Directory Service Account Credentials: <Enter account credentials>
        Active Directory Filters: Blank (defaults).
MFA: Enabled

Assign User to Workstations by UPN¶

You can assign a user to a workstation to start a PCoIP session without having to use the Active Directory Sync by using a UPN (User Principal Name).

A UPN is usually their email address in their domain (e.g. abc@hp.com)

To map user to a workstation:

Navigate to https://cas.teradici.com and open the web console.
Navigate to the Workstations page and select the workstation you want to assign a user.
Go to the User Management tab, enter the UPN of the user in the search bar and select Entitle UPN in the search results.
Select Add to add a user assignment.

A user is assigned to the workstation.