

#Res software workspace manager install
When you install an agent it will get a copy of the cache from the datastore and store it locally (So incase of downtime on the datastore, the local agent will still function) Workspace Composer uses the data from the local cache to build the Workspace for the user.Īgent –> Relay (Optional) –> Datastore port 1942. You have the Management Console which establishes a connection to the datastore, which stores all the configuration settings. Well you get the picture, it has a lot of features I’m going to go trough some of them, but I suggest you take a look yourself if you want to know more –>

You also have the option to integrate Workspace Manager with other software like App-V, Thinapp, Xenapp, Remote Apps, ConfigMgr and other RES products like Automation Manager and VDX. You can also filter these settings based on location, ip address of the user. Workspace Manager, which in my experience allows for faster logon for the users. For instance if you want to deploy a printer, shared folder, different settings you would usually do this via group policy. Its kind of a replacement for group policies in regards of changing the desktop for users. Maximize IT security through compliance, auditing, and allowing or denying access to IT services and resources based on a user’s context - including identity, location, device and time of day. RES Workspace Manager enables the control needed to protect corporate data and applications while still giving users the flexibility they are asking for. That means less time and resources spent on help desk calls and more time to focus on being a strategic asset to your organization. RES Workspace Manager provides you with the ability to manage IT more efficiently, so you are equipped to handle the demand placed on your IT department. By centralizing management, and providing IT services more efficiently based on rules, you can provide users the best possible desktop experience and simplify your workload. To be productive, your users need access to reliable applications. They have a good reputation on them, so if you are curious like me take a look at their product portfolio īut! Back to Workspace Manager (Previously known as Powerfuse) But much is focused on desktop management, automation & follow-me data with RES Hyperdrive. IF not mark the “Program” option and choose the button on the right side and add the package.įor all Managed desktop (With RES Agent and ConfigMgr Agent) Will now get this application.Īt first I was actually looking for software that integrates with ConfigMgr 2012 and make a post of that, but when I started trying Workspace Manager I got hocked.įirst about RES Software, they have a lot of different software for different technology. Right click and choose Edit, go down to configuration and press Add. I have created a “Lync planning tool” application. (Even thou the integration is in place, the software distribution option is not enabled, so we have to enable this )Įxit the setup mode and go back to composition, and enable Software distribution.Īnd before we can deploy the software we have to attach the package to a application that is defined within Workspace Manager.Ĭlick Start and press “New Application” if you are unfamiliar using the different options you can choose the wizard.

Remember that it only supports ConfigMgr Packages not Applications as with 2012.Īfter this is applied you should get this message. You need a Configmgr agent and a Workspace Manager agent installed on the client where you are going to use this.Įnter credentials, and choose which version of ConfigMgr you have in your environment.Īnd Click Test Now (A list of packages that are deployed should now appear). Click on the “Enable Microsoft System Center ConfigMgr Integration” And remember as it states there. When a user logs on for the first time, and clicks a predefined shortcut for that application, Workspace Manager will automatically deploy the software to the desktop by contacting the MP that is configured.įirst we start by adding the ConfigMgr integration, Click Setup –> Microsoft System Center, With Configmgr integration you can allow for Workspace Manager to deploy application (Automation task) to a users desktop. With for instance XenApp, App-V, RDS, Vmware Thinapp and Configmgr. Workspace Manager also allows for a lot of integration. I has a lot of features but take a look at my previous post if you wish to know more about it Instead of using Group Policy and slow login scripts you can move all those tasks into Workspace Manager.įor instance Printer mapping, drive mapping, +++ Workspace Manager is a product that allows you to design how the desktop should appear to the user. As I stated in a earlier post is that you have the ability to integrate RES Workspace Manager with Configuration Manager.
