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Desktop Delivery with PC over IP

Overview

PC over IP (PCoIP) is a remote display protocol developed by Teradici. It renders desktops on a network or cloud server and transmits compressed, encrypted pixels to the client device. It uses the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for low-latency connectivity. PCoIP can handle multimedia and graphics-heavy applications but increases the processing load on the remote host. PCoIP is particularly well-suited for industries such as:

  • Architecture and Engineering: CAD/CAM applications demand high visual fidelity and responsiveness.
  • Media and Entertainment: For video editing, animation, and rendering tasks that require handling large media files.
  • Healthcare: Imaging and diagnostic applications that rely on high-resolution graphics.

PCoIP Benefits in Graphics VDI

  • High-Quality Graphics: PCoIP provides high-resolution graphics with minimal latency through advanced compression, efficiently transmitting complex visual data over the network.
  • Performance Optimization: PCoIP adapts to network conditions to maintain consistent performance by adjusting compression based on available bandwidth and latency.
  • Peripheral Support: PCoIP supports various peripherals, including high-resolution displays, USB devices, and audio equipment, which is essential for users who need specialized tools.
  • Security: PCoIP encrypts all data between the client and the virtual desktop, which is essential for protecting sensitive information in environments where data confidentiality is paramount.
  • Centralized Management: In VDI environments, PCoIP allows for centralized management of virtual desktops.

Implementation Points

  • Ample Network Bandwidth: Graphics-intensive applications need ample bandwidth for smooth operation. PCoIP’s adaptive compression optimizes bandwidth usage, but robust network infrastructure remains essential.
  • Capable Endpoint Devices: When connecting to VDI sessions via PCoIP, specific client devices with powerful graphics capabilities for high-definition output are needed.
  • Configuration and Tuning: Configure and tune PCoIP settings for optimal performance based on workload requirements.

A PCoIP delivery system has two main components:

  • Host machine: The host machine is where the graphics stream originates from.
  • Client Machine: The client machine is the target for displaying the graphics.

Purpose

This document outlines the integration steps for delivering desktops using the PCoIP protocol in Accops VDI deployments:

  1. Installation and configurations on virtual desktops
  2. Installation and configurations on end-user systems
  3. HySecure Configurations
  4. HyWorks Controller Configurations
  5. Known Issues or Limitations

About Licensing

Most PCoIP deployments use Teradici automatic Cloud Licensing Service and do not need a local license server. If the deployment cannot use cloud licensing because the site is not connected to the public internet or you need to retain control of your session licenses.

In that case, the Teradici PCoIP License Server is required. PCoIP currently supports two types of licensing:

  1. Agent License
  2. Protocol License