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ThinClient

TranslationIn pending.the ThinClient configuration, set basic options and create shortcuts to applications and devices.

Configuration

Setting
Value

Explanation

Name Valid hostname

Use of the name:

    Addressing and identification of the thin client Hostname — use this name if the DHCP server has not assigned another (see Client hostnames). Description Text Informative text MAC address

    MAC address
    or
    00:00:00:00:00:00

    openthinclient uses the MAC address as the unique ID of the thin client.

    If the PXE service policy is set to "All PXE Clients via the Default Profile," use the MAC address 00:00:00:00:00:00 to identify the default profile (see ProxyDHCP/PXE configuration).

    Location Defined Locations
    The location of the thin client. All settings made in the location configuration are applied by the thin client. Hardware Type defined hardware types
    The thin client applies all settings made in the hardware type configuration.
    Startup options (Advanced settings — apply with care!)
    Setting
    Value

    Explanation

    NFS Server

    Override the site's startup options for this thin client.

    Leave these fields blank to take full advantage of openthinclient's functionality. This feature may be removed in a future version.

    NFS share name

    TFTP Boot Server

    Manual kernel specification
    Override the advanced settings for the hardware type of this thin client. Additional kernel parameters
    Manual specification of the initrd
    Log Level

    Configure logging as required.

    INFO

    WARNING

    ERROR
    DEBUG

    Sets the log level for openthinclient applications. The log output can be viewed in the Log Viewer, among other places.

    Note, excessive logging can impair the operation of the ThinClient. Set the log level only for active troubleshooting.

    Custom Folder

    Enable

    Disabled

    Disable the Custom folder when troubleshooting. Debug mode for startup

    Start normally

    Debug init script

    Start without X-Windows, console only

    Debug init and no X

    Advanced settings for debugging boot problems. Enabling these options prepares the system for diagnostic work.

    Debug init script:

    Stops the execution of the initrd at selected points and opens a busybox debug shell for inspecting the system.

    In the shell, use help Check the available commands.

    Start without X:

    Start without the X Window System X11 and the services and applications that depend on it. Open a login console usingCTRL+ALT+F1-F6.

    Custom variables
    Setting
    Value

    Explanation

    $CUSTOM1

    $CUSTOM2

    $CUSTOM3

    Any values

    Link any strings to the ThinClient here. These strings are available on the ThinClient as environment variables.

    Special actions on the ThinClient

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    Action

    Description

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    Wake-On-LAN

    Send a Wake-On-LAN packet to the ThinClient’s MAC address.

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    Restart

    Restart the thin client.

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    Shut Down

    Shut down the thin client.

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    Copy IP Address

    Displays the IP address of the ThinClient at the last boot.

    Click the IP address to copy it to the clipboard.

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    Reapply settings

    This performs the following actions:

      Reload settings from the management server Desktop icons are updated Start an update on localboot clients.

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      VNC Viewer

      Open a new browser window with a VNC viewer on the thin client.

      Assign the Remote Connection (VNC) application to the thin client or user.

      After a successful login, launch the Remote Connection (VNC) application.

      Manager_TC_Log_view.png

      Log Viewer

      Displays the latest log entries for the thin client.

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      Delete Thin Client Profile

      Deletes the thin client profile.

      ThinClient Overview

      On the overview page, view and manage all configured thin clients.

      Filter

      Use the filter bar to control which ThinClients appear in the overview.

      ThinClients are displayed if at least one of the following properties partially matches:

        Name Description IP Address MAC address
        Display

        The following properties are displayed in the overview:

          Checkbox, ThinClient selection for specific actions
          Online status, a circle indicating whether the thin client is active (blue) or inactive (gray).

          To determine the online status, the thin client regularly sends a heartbeat signal to the server via HTTP over port 8080.

          Name Description MAC address
          Actions

          action_TC_daschboard.jpg

          Perform the following actions with the selected thin client:

          Action

          Explanation

          action_TC_daschboard_delete.jpg Delete

          Delete the selected thin clients.

          action_TC_daschboard_LDIFex.jpg LDIF Export

          Export the selected thin clients with no assignments, e.g., applications or components.

          action_TC_daschboard_WOL.jpg Wake-On-LAN

          Send Wake-On-LAN packets to the MAC addresses of the selected thin clients

          action_TC_daschboard_restart.jpg Restart

          Restart the selected thin clients.

          action_TC_daschboard_powerOFF.jpg Shut Down

          Shut down the selected thin clients.

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