Anyware Connector 24.07ΒΆ
Anyware Connector is an access hub installed on the customer environment that facilitates PCoIP Client connections to remote workstations. It operates in conjunction with HP Anyware Manager to provide user authentication and entitlement for remote workstation access, including MFA. It enables secure connectivity between users and the remote workstations by eliminating the need for a dedicated Virtual private network (VPN) by providing Network Address Translation (NAT) services for external users.
Anyware Connector enables Anyware Manager to broker desktops or workstations based in AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and on-premises environments. Based on your infrastructure, you may need more than one instance of the Connector. The Connector communicates with the Anyware Manager that orchestrates and manages system deployments.
Note: Securing Anyware Connector and Ubuntu Connector
Anyware Connector and Ubuntu Connector are critical components that enable end users to authenticate and connect to their remote desktops. We recommend that you appropriately secure Anyware Connector and Ubuntu Connector, and limit access to authorized systems and users only.
You are required to have a valid registration code for HP Anyware Software to successfully deploy Anyware Manager. This code is sent to you via email from HP and looks like ABCDEF1234@AB12-C345-D67E-89FG. For more information on Anyware Software, see Anyware Software.
The Anyware Connector runs on RHEL/Rocky Linux starting from Connector version 22.04.0. At HP, our constant endeavour is to simplify and unify our OS support strategy. To that effect, Anyware Manager and Anyware Connector will only support RHEL/Rocky Linux (8.0 or later).
Note: End of Support for the Ubuntu-based Cloud Access Connector
The Ubuntu-based Cloud Access Connector has been discontinued, and will not receive new features or enhancements. Critical bug and security fixes will be provided until the official End of Support in December 2024; after that date, no further updates will be released.
Customers using the Ubuntu-based Cloud Access Connector should migrate to the RHEL/Rocky-based Anyware Connector before the End of Support date in December 2024. For migration details, see this page. If you have questions or need assistance with migration to the Anyware Connector, please reach out to the HP Anyware Support team.