Network session checklist for PCoIP protocol LAN and WAN deployments
The PCoIP® Session Planning Guide  is an essential document for any PCoIP protocol deployment.  It covers key network design considerations as well as documents a number of network configuration issues that impact desktop performance. Ensure consistent …
Troubleshooting session disconnections
Problem PCoIP sessions are getting disconnected for no apparent reason. PCoIP session disconnections can be random events, occur after a certain time has elapsed or impact all PCoIP sessions at once or just one PCoIP session, either way they are …
PCoIP Session Statistics Viewer
PCoIP Session Statistics Viewer displays PCoIP software session statistics in a clear visual user interface (UI). The program can capture and graph real-time data from a virtual machine (VM) that is in session, or it can graph previously captured data by …
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 …
Can I use Cisco Express Forwarding per-packet load sharing with PCoIP Protocol?
No, Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) per-packet load sharing causes out-of-order packets which is not compatible with real-time protocols such as PCoIP Protocol.  Cisco has similar recommendations against CEF per-packet load sharing when using Voice-over-IP …
Why is my virtual desktop experiencing poor display or video performance after installing or updating VMware software?
Scenario Your virtual machine (VM) may experience some of the following performance issues after updating or installing VMware tools, VMware View agent, or PCoIP software: Poor video playback. Slow windows drag within one monitor or between two monitors. …
How does PCoIP handle networks with high traffic volumes?
When you plan to use PCoIP on network with high volumes of other traffic that may cause congestion, it is recommended that QoS is implemented to give PCoIP guaranteed bandwidth. PCoIP will adjust to use it's fair share of the network but UDP is typically …
Why has my PCoIP Client display temporarily shown a black screen?
Scenario While in a PCoIP session, the display(s) temporarily go black for a few seconds (typically 1-5 seconds) and then resumes normal operation. Occasionally the screen may be briefly frozen instead of turning black.   Cause This entry signifies that …
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 …