What is an acceptable level of packet loss?
Just like VoIP and video conferencing, PCoIP is a real time protocol. Once a packet is lost in transit, there typically isn't time to re transmit before the PCoIP session is impacted. Therefore, the most acceptable level of loss is 0%. Packet loss maybe …
What is the difference between pre-session and post-session(in-session) smart card operation?
Answer: The difference between pre-session and post-session smart card operation is when the smart card is used for authentication during the log-in process.  Pre-session smart card operation: The smart card is used prior to the user establishing …
What are the requirements to support pre-session smart card authentication when connecting to VMware Horizon (View)?
Note: With the release of PCoIP Zero Client firmware 6.1.0, the information in the knowledge base article has been moved into the PCoIP Zero Client Administrators' guide to ensure the list is current at the time of each firmware release. See PCoIP Zero …
PCoIP Logs Explained: "-504 MGMT_PCOIP_DATA Unable to communicate with peer on PCoIP media channels (data manager ping timer expired)" in the PCoIP server logs
Problem The PCoIP Session unexpectedly disconnects, investigation into the logs show: 2011/04/16 10:20:52.606   1  -504   MGMT_PCOIP_DATA    Unable to communicate with peer on PCoIP media channels (data manager ping timer expired)   Cause Inside the PCoIP …
Why do I receive a "Not Authenticated" error when connecting a PCoIP Client to Cloud Access Software or VMware Horizon through a load balancer?
Problem When using a PCoIP Zero Client or PCoIP Software Client to connect to a PCoIP Connection Manager or VMware Horizon View Connection/Security Server (VCS/VSS) through a load balancer you get the error message 'Not Authenticated'. While reviewing the …
How do I enable and disable the PCoIP Zero Client session disconnect CTRL-ALT-F12 key sequence?
Enable When using a PCoIP Zero Client to connect to HP Anyware, Amazon Workspaces or VMware Horizon View the Ctrl-Alt-F12 shortcut is enabled by default. This setting can be configured via the AWI or PCoIP Management Console. When using a workstation with …
VMware View Client with dual Virtual NICs unable to connect to virtual desktop
Scenario A VMware View Client with dual virtual NICs configured may not be able to connect to the virtual desktop.  Note: this article does not apply to PCoIP Zero Clients. Dual Virtual NICs Configured on the View Client   Cause If the client has been …
Troubleshooting artifacts in a PCoIP Session
Problem During a PCoIP Session artifacts are appearing on the screen. The artifacts may stay or slowly disappear.   Cause and Resolution There are may reasons artifacts may appear on the screen. Some may be source issues such as the application or …