About This User’s Manual This manual provides the basic information on how to manage ViewSonic thin clients with the ViewSonic Device Manager console. Manual Structure and Subjects Chapter Subject Provides an overview of the ViewSonic Device Manager console. Gives detailed instructions on how to install and upgrade ViewSonic Device Manager.
Managing Client Snapshots 3.2.7 Managing Certificates of Remote Computers 3.2.8 Configuring Remote Deployment Settings 3.2.9 Selecting the Service IP of ViewSonic Device Manager 3.2.10 Configuring Auto-Logout for ViewSonic Device Manager 32 3.2.11 Configuring the Database Source of ViewSonic Device Manager 3.2.12 Selecting the Interface Language of ViewSonic Device Manager 3.2.13...
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3.6.4 Viewing ViewSonic Contact Information 3.6.5 Viewing ViewSonic Software License Agreement Accessing ViewSonic Device Manager Remotely with a Web Browser Configuring Client Settings 109 Desktop Virtualization and Client Configuration Client Settings at a Glance Editing or Adjusting a Group Configuration...
Overview This chapter provides an overview of the ViewSonic Device Manager console. 1.1 Introduction A brief introduction to ViewSonic Device Manager 1.2 Features The key features of ViewSonic Device Manager 1.3 Supported Platforms Operating systems supported by ViewSonic Device Manager 1.4 Supported Endpoint Devices...
But still you need a powerful software for managing a large number of endpoint devices in a desktop virtualization infrastructure. The ViewSonic Device Manager console is designed to fill the need. It enables you to remotely deploy, manage, update clients, and assist users from a single computer. You can manage and update clients simply and quickly in groups with a flexible and secure mechanism.
• For more information on detailed specifications of different models, please visit our website at www.ViewSoniccorp.com. 1.5 Minimum System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the installation and operation of ViewSonic Device Manager are as follows: • Pentium 4, 1.0 GHz processor or the equivalent •...
2.2 Installing Java Software The installation of Java Software or Java Runtime Environment 2.3 Initial Setup The initial setup of ViewSonic Device Manager 2.4 Upgrading ViewSonic Device Manager The upgrade of ViewSonic Device Manager 2.5 Uninstalling ViewSonic Device Manager The uninstallation of ViewSonic Device Manager...
“2.4 Upgrading ViewSonic Device Manager” on page 12. 1. Get a copy of the installation program of ViewSonic Device Manager for your computer. 2. Log in to your computer with an administrator account, and then locate and double-click that program.
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Installing and Upgrading ViewSonic Device Manager Installing ViewSonic Device Manager 6. A message appears prompting you to restart for the installation of a prerequisite program. Click to check Yes, restart the computer now, and then click Finish. 7. After restart, the Setup Wizard appears again. Click Next to continue.
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Installing and Upgrading ViewSonic Device Manager Installing ViewSonic Device Manager 9. Use the default installation directory or click Browse to locate the desired one, and then click Next to continue. 10. Use the default Start menu folder or type to create a new folder for the shortcuts of programs.
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12. Change the default database password for the superuser or use the default. After completion, click Next to continue. NOTE • A superuser is a user who has full access to the database of ViewSonic Device Manager. 13. Click Install to start installing ViewSonic Device Manager on your computer.
14. After completion, click Finish to exit. 2.2 Installing Java Software To access full functionality of ViewSonic Device Manager, you need to install the Java software, which is free and downloadable from Java’s official website at java.com. The Java software or Java Runtime Environment is required for the Shadow feature of ViewSonic Device Manager, enabling you to remotely assist a client user.
Installing and Upgrading ViewSonic Device Manager Initial Setup 2.3 Initial Setup When launching ViewSonic Device Manager for the first time, you need to complete the initial setup. Follow the instructions below to complete the required configuration: 1. Launch ViewSonic Device Manager on your computer.
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Installing and Upgrading ViewSonic Device Manager Initial Setup ViewSonic Device Manager NOTE • In next chapter, we will describe the functionality and use of ViewSonic Device Manager in details.
2.4 Upgrading ViewSonic Device Manager To upgrade your ViewSonic Device Manager to a newer version, you can just install the new program without uninstalling the old one. For information on how to install ViewSonic Device Manager, please refer to section “2.1 Installing ViewSonic Device Manager”...
Available tasks at a glance 3.6 Viewing Software Information About tab overview Available tasks at a glance 3.7 Accessing ViewSonic Device Manager Remotely with a Web Browser How to access ViewSonic Device Manager anywhere any device with a Web browser...
ViewSonic Device Manager 3.1 ViewSonic Device Manager ViewSonic Device Manager enables you to remotely deploy, manage, update clients, and assist users from a single computer. You can manage clients simply and quickly in groups with a flexible and secure mechanism. Additionally, you can remotely assist users in resolving problems or configuring local settings.