Collaboration

PCoIP Ultra Collaboration enables a PCoIP session user to share their session with multiple remote collaborators using Anyware Software Clients.

Client Modes

The Anyware Client for Linux supports multiple performance modes to suit different types of workloads. Performance modes are described next. To change the client mode, see Selecting a Client Mode below.

Audio Support

Stereo audio output and mono audio input are supported and enabled by default. When an audio device is enabled and used in a session, it is saved as user preferences, and becomes available as the default audio for future sessions.

Audio input devices should not be bridged to the remote session. Audio input devices are locally terminated and utilize local OS audio drivers. A bluetooth headset can be supported locally, but cannot be bridged.

Managing Connections and Desktops

You can manage connections and desktops that you previously added from the pre-session UI. Follow the instructions detailed in this topic to manage your connections and desktops.

Managing Connections

From the pre-session UI, the following actions are possible:

Disconnecting a Session

To disconnect a PCoIP session:

1. If you are in a full-screen mode, reveal the Anyware Client for Linux menu bar by moving the mouse cursor to the top of a display.

2. From the Anyware Client for Linux menu bar, select Connection > Disconnect.

Preparing for Remote Workstation Card Connections

You can connect to remote workstations equipped with a Remote Workstation Card, and with Remote Workstation Card Software (for Windows or Linux) installed.

Refer to System Requirements for supported versions.

Connecting to an Agent Machine

The Anyware Client for Linux can connect to any remote host with a Anyware agent installed and configured, or a Remote Workstation Card. Remote hosts can be Windows, macOS, or Linux, and connections can be made directly (client direct to host) or brokered through Anyware Manager or a Connection Manager.

Using a Smart Card to Authenticate a Session

Smartcards can be used to connect to:

• Windows Graphics Agent
• Windows Standard Agent
• Linux Graphics Agent
• Linux Standard Agent

Additionally, you must ensure that the prerequisites listed in either of these topics are met:

In addition to passing arguments via the Command Line, you can also provide parameters via the standard input stream using the --ask-extra-args-as-json parameter. This approach is preferred when you want to pass sensitive data, such as user credentials, to the pcoip-client process. The --ask-extra-args-as-json parameter accepts arguments as JSON strings, thereby ensuring that user data is prevented from being recorded in the shell history.

To launch the client, using the --ask-extra-args-as-json parameter:

HID Local Termination Blacklist

Local Termination of Wacom tablets provides the best user experience in networks with high latency, however some features of the tablet may not be fully supported with local termination. A HID local termination blacklist has been added to override the preferred local termination mode.