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 …
The VMware Horizon View PCoIP server logs show "IPC Can't encode. Waiting. queue" after a random disconnect.
Problem The VMware Horizon View Client or PCoIP Zero Client experience a random disconnect from the VMware Horizon View session. Inspection of the PCoIP server logs show a high slice rate count after a random disconnect. The following example shows 192 …
Are there any limitations on physical distance for a PCoIP session?
Due to the design of PCoIP, using UDP for data transmission, PCoIP will operate over vast distances and network latencies up to 250 ms. PCoIP intelligently acknowledges the traffic inside the protocol allowing for high speed transmission over high latency …
Using HP Anyware PCoIP Zero Clients and Remote Workstation Cards on a direct-connect (no IP) network
Direct-connect (no IP network) configurations, sometimes incorrectly referred to as "home-run networks", refer to a direct connection between 2 devices without network switches/hubs installed using straight through cables via patch-panels. Although zero …
PCoIP TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS: VMware View Virtual desktop performance
This article provides a brief list of general troubleshooting steps for performance issues on virtual desktops. Scenarios covered include: Video slicing or tearing. Screen (or parts of the screen) becomes fuzzy screen and then clears up. Slow screen …
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 …
Why is there sudden poor video performance after a VMware view or VMWare tools update?
Updates of VMware Tools include a SVGA driver which may not be compatible with the version of VMware View. Hardware version 7 and above support a new svga driver. Ensure you have the ESXI matching version of VMware tools installed and perform the update …