Tera2 PCoIP Zero Client Notes
If you are an existing Tera2 Zero Client user, or have prior experience using the Tera2 devices, this page will highlight some of the more important differences between the two.
Device Management
| Feature |
Tera2 PCoIP Zero Client |
Trusted Zero Client |
Notes |
| Device Administration |
Management Console application |
Third-party endpoint management software |
The endpoint management software application connects to the Anyware Trust Center, which sets policies and enforces control on your deployment endpoints. |
| Firmware updates |
Firmware builds are downloaded from the website and then uploaded to the device (or pushed from MC) |
Updates are automatically downloaded to the trust center, which pushes updates to Trusted Zero Client devices when convenient for IT administrators. |
The Anyware Trust Center is required for Trusted Zero Client software updates . |
| Initial Setup |
The initial setup of a Tera2 device includes setting audio, network configuration (DHCP or IP address/subnet/gateway), and session type (managed by PCoIP Management Console or not, as documented here. |
- Set Language
- Set FQDN for Trust center
- Connect to session
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The Anyware Trust Center must be installed BEFORE setting up the first Trusted Zero Client. |
| On-Screen Display (OSD) |
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(limited) |
Limited configuration options are available from the Trusted Zero Client in the pre-session UI. The available options can be further restricted by IT administrator via the Trust Center. |
| Web Interface (AWI) |
(if enabled) |
— |
There is no web interface available for the Trusted Zero Client. Device configuration is set in the Anyware Trust Center. |
| Device configuration |
Via Management Console, AWI (if enabled), or OSD |
Via Trust Center or Pre-session UI. |
IT administrators can override, restrict, or disable settings via the Trust Center. _The Trusted Zero Client has no AWI; administrators control settings via the Anyware Trust Center using their provider's management tool. |
| Certificate issuance |
SCEP server path set via MC or via AWI |
Trust Center maintains certs for broker and operational certs. 802.1x support coming in a future release. |
The customer CA can be set on the Anyware Trust Center. Once set, the Anyware Trust Center then controls certificate issuance. |
| Device name |
Can be changed on the Zero Client |
Device name is the host name from the network (via DHCP), and cannot be changed. |
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Connections
| Feature |
Tera2 PCoIP Zero Client |
Trusted Zero Client |
Notes |
| HP Anyware desktops |
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| Amazon WorkSpaces |
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| VMware Horizon View |
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(beta) |
Full support expected in 2H 2023 |
| Connection Management |
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Connections can be added, removed, and edited from both the device and the Anyware Trust Center. |
Session Debugging and Analytics
| Feature |
Tera2 PCoIP Zero Client |
Trusted Zero Client |
Notes |
| Log streaming/aggregation |
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Currently Anyware Trust Center only |
| Local log viewer |
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| Log retrieval |
From AWI, limited from OSD |
Push/pull between Anyware Trust Center and Trusted Zero Client |
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| Packet capture |
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— |
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| Health monitor |
— |
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Health monitor also checks the connection to the Anyware Trust Center |
Session Feature Support
| Feature |
Tera2 PCoIP Zero Client |
Trusted Zero Client |
Notes |
| Smartcard support |
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Limited support |
| Quad displays |
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(hardware dependent) |
Display order cannot be changed
(local display 1=1, 2=2, 3=3, 4=4) |
| Auto-discovery |
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Trusted Zero Clients will automatically register with Anyware Trust Centers on LANs with DNS |
| Device Policies |
(Limited) |
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Desired properties can be set on the Trusted Zero Clients, so that every element of the UI can be controlled by the Trust Center. Users can be blocked from adjusting settings. |
| USB Authorization |
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Trusted Zero Clients can be configured to allow or deny USB devices by VID/PID or by Class/Subclass. |
| Automated backup and restore systems |
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If a Trusted Zero Client detects a problem during boot, it will automatically roll back to the last working firmware version. |
| Darksite Support |
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Early 2024 |
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| Zero Trust for Device |
— |
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| PCoIP Ultra |
— |
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| USB 3.x / USB C |
— |
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Depending on hardware selection. |
| Webcam Support |
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| Wacom |
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(Limited) |
Improved support targeted for late 2023. |
| Secure Boot |
— |
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| Encrypted Storage |
— |
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| TPM backed Certificates |
— |
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| Internationalization |
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Currently, only the Trusted Zero Client pre-session UI is localized; broker messages and in-session menus are not localized. |
| Monitor Topology Settings |
(Limited) |
Late 2023 |
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| FIPS |
140-2 |
140-3 ready in early 2024 |
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| Wifi |
— |
Late 2024 |
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| Bloomberg 4 Keyboards |
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| Bloomberg 5 Keyboards |
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(Limited) |
Dual audio is not supported. |
| WWAN (5G) |
— |
Future development |
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| Bluetooth |
— |
Future development |
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| Touch Monitor |
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| Impravata |
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— |
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| Static IPs |
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Early 2024 |
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| Audio Device Configuration |
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Late 2023 |
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| Dark mode |
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Future development |
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