OSD: Direct to Host + SLP Host Discovery Session Settings¶
Select the Direct to Host + SLP Host Discovery session connection type from the Options > Configuration > Session page to configure a client to connect directly to a host and to use Service Location Protocol (SLP) to discover the host automatically.
Disabling SLP Host Discovery
We recommend disabling SLP discovery to create a secure environment.
Click the Advanced button to configure advanced settings for this option.
OSD session connection type – Direct to Host + SLP Host Discovery
Advanced Settings
The following parameters can be found on the OSD Direct to Host + SLP Host Discovery page.
OSD Direct to Host + SLP Host Discovery Parameters
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Auto-Reconnect | When enabled, lets the client automatically reconnect with the last connected host when a session is lost. |
| 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. |
| Enable Preparing Desktop Overlay | When enabled, the 'Preparing Desktop' overlay appears on the display(s) when users log in. This overlay provides assurance that login is proceeding if the desktop takes more than a few seconds to appear. |
| 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 can choose to display:
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