Post Installation Configuration

Kernel Network Configuration

The pcoip-configure-kernel-networking.sh script is installed with the Anyware Software Client for Linux. This script tunes the kernel networking configuration to facilitate the network performance required by the Client. You need to run this script after installing the Anyware Software Client for Linux.

  • To do that run the following command:

Prerequisites for Installation

Prerequisites for Installing the Software Client for Linux

There are a few prerequisites to complete before Anyware Software Client for Linux installation will work. The prerequisites are listed as follows:

  • A desktop environment of your choice is required. Kubuntu distributions are bundled with KDE; you can install KDE from other distributions by using this command:

Downloading the Anyware Client Update

Anyware Clients are equipped to check for new updates and send notifications that appear as banners if an update is available. Clicking the banner redirects to the product download page, from where you can download the client installer.

  1. Open Anyware Client, and click the Info icon in the top-left corner.

  2. On Anyware Client | About pop-up, check if an update is available.

  3. If an update is available, the Update now link will appear. Click this link to go to the product download page.

Overview

Anyware Software Client for Linux

Welcome to the Software Client for Linux Administrators' Guide.

Anyware Software Clients are applications that establish PCoIP sessions with remote Windows, Linux, or macOS desktops. Connections can be made to Anyware agents installed on virtual or physical machines, or to Remote Workstation Cards in physical workstations.

Using Displays

Using Displays

When you connect to a PCoIP session, the Software Client for Linux shows your remote desktop as one or more displays. The number of displays it shows is constrained by your local system's available monitors (and the PCoIP protocol itself, which supports up to four monitors).