How do I tell which encryption method is being used for the PCoIP session?
PCoIP technology supports just AES-256-GCM encryption. Both methods of encryption - AES-128-GCM and Salsa20-256-round12 have been deprecated. The examples below are still valid when trying to determine which encryption method is being used. In viewing the …
How do I choose between remote workstation solutions?
To decide on the most suitable remote workstation solution for your needs, you will need to understand the available options. Remote workstation solutions: Dedicated remote workstation using PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards and PCoIP Zero Clients. See a …
What are my options for using PCoIP between trusted and untrusted networks?
PCoIP is encrypted by default and it cannot be disabled. This makes PCoIP itself secure on untrusted networks. To get PCoIP traffic from untrusted networks to PCoIP Hosts the following options can be used: Over a VPN that is UDP compatible. An SSL VPN …
What network switch or router queue size should be used?
Network device queues, also known as network buffer's, should be configured to accommodate 50ms to 100ms of PCoIP protocol traffic in total. This assumes that one network device (e.g. switch or router) is congested for a given network path. If the network …
What is the impact of minimum and maximum initial image quality on a PCoIP Session?
Minimum and maximum initial image quality sets the lower and upper quality level. The default values in HP Anyware is Q40 for the minimum initial image quality and Q80 for the maximum initial image quality. If PCoIP estimates there is adequate bandwidth …
Should I use an initial image quality of Q100?
An initial image quality of Q100 will deliver the highest quality of image PCoIP can deliver. Q100 is not lossless, for a lossless image, build to lossless must be enabled.  How to configure the Turn off Build-to-Lossless feature session variable in GPO …
Security notice (CVE-2020-0601): Windows vulnerability affecting PCoIP Agents and PCoIP Clients
Summary A vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI (CVE-2020-0601) fails to properly validate certificates that use Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). This may allow an attacker to spoof the validity of certificate chains used to secure a PCoIP …