Release Notes
Client SDK for Linux 24.03.2
Important Notes and Requirements
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Use of Anyware Client SDK requires a separate agreement with HP Anwyare.
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The SDK is intended for use cases where client customizations are required and when Anyware Software Clients, PCoIP Zero Clients, and PCoIP Mobile Clients are not sufficient.
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The SDK is intended for customers with software development skills and knowledge, as well as a sound understanding of virtualization systems.
Smart Cards Authentication for Enhanced Security
Version 24.03 of the Linux Client SDK introduces support for two-factor authentication using smart cards. The Linux SDK can now use smart cards for pre-session authentication while launching the Linux client to connect to a Windows agent. Once launched, Linux clients can read and process smart card information and allow SSO (single sign-on) authentication of the user prior to session establishment.
To enable smart card authentication, new parameters have been provided in the login_info.txt file of the Broker API and the Core API, using which values such as certificate index, reader name, and pin can be passed while launching the client.
Smart card authentication not only adds a layer of security, but also ensures simplified identity management while accessing PCoIP deployments. For information on supported smart cards and readers, see- the topic "Supported Smart Cards & Readers" in the Linux Client Guide. To know how to connect to Windows agents using smart card authentication, see "Using a Smart Card to Authenticate a Connection" in the topic "Connecting to Remote Desktops" of the Linux client guide.
Note: SDK support for smart card authentication is available as TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW in version 24.03.
Dialog authentication with keyword "passcode" fixed
Dialog authentication with prompt containing keyword "passcode" is now working as expected.
Caps Lock and Kana state can go out-of-sync when a Japanese keyboard is used
When a Japanese keyboard is used on the client side in a PCoIP session, the Caps Lock state can be out-of-sync on the host side if the Caps Lock key is pressed outside of the PCoIP client window.
On the client machine, set the input language to non-Japanese when a Japanese keyboard is used.
Do not press the Caps Lock key outside of the PCoIP client window when a Japanese keyboard is used.
If the Caps Lock state is out-of-sync inside a PCoIP session, disconnect and reconnect to the host.
The name of network shown in Anyware Health Monitor does not change during a session
In Anyware Health Monitor, the name of network shown will not change during a session even if the actual network changes.
For example, if an ethernet cable is pulled out and the system switches to WiFi, the name of network will not change in the Anyware Health Monitor display until the session is disconnected and reconnected.