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Prepare an Ubuntu-based Shared Session Provider

This page describes the details of preparing a Ubuntu-based Shared Session Host provider, which can be used to deliver Virtual Ubuntu-based desktops and applications via the HyWorks Controller.

The following steps involve setting up and configuring a Linux Server to deliver Shared Hosted Desktops.

  1. Required Packages

  2. Linux SHD - OS Installation Process

  3. Dependency Package Installation - Conditional

  4. Configurations and Environment Preparation

  5. Troubleshooting

Required Packages

The deployment of Linux-based desktops or applications will require the following packages to be installed and configured:

  • Linux Shared Hosted Desktops and Applications

    1. Appropriate Linux OS Flavor Installation: HyWorks supports the delivery of apps and pooled desktops from the Linux flavors listed here
    2. DVM Tools Dependency/Assistive Package Installation Must be installed after successful installation of a supported Linux flavor and version. The package installs the following components:
      • All dependency packages required for HyWorks deployments
      • HyWorks DVM Tools for Linux

    Note

    • The dependency package installation requires internet access to download dependencies. Any issues with package installation may result in a faulty setup, causing failures in the delivery of virtual apps and pooled desktops.

  • Optional—HyWorks DVM Tools for Linux: The Dependency package contains the DVM Tools. However, if new DVM tools are available, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest version.

Refer to sections How to Get Linux SHD Packages and Getting Version of HyWorks DVM Tools - Linux to check for the latest available versions and currently running versions on the Linux server.

Step#1: Getting Linux OS and Installation

  • Download the supported Linux OS ISO from official websites.

  • Follow standard installation procedures to prepare the base server for apps and pooled desktop delivery.

Step#2: Getting Linux SHD Packages

Refer to the information about the latest HyWorks release on the Accops official website or Accops Support portal to download the following:

  • Linux Dependency Packages for Ubuntu

  • Latest DVM Tools for Linux

Step#3: Accops Dependency Package Installation

Refer to the Accops website and Accops support portal for the latest releases of the Accops Linux Dependency packages.

To see the details for the currently installed packages, execute the following commands:

\~\$ cat /opt/Accops/linuxVDIVersion.txt

Output will be shown in the following format:

[LinuxVDI]

OSname=AccopsLinuxVDI

Version=u9

BuildDate=09122020

The tag BuildDate indicates the dependency package version.

If the latest dependency package is available and needs to be installed, refer to Accops Dependency Package Installation to install dependency packages on the Linux server.

Step#4: Configurations and Environment Preparation

Basic Configuration

Follow the Basic Configuration Environment Preparation steps to perform basic configuration steps for authentication.

Advance Configurations

The Linux VDI Advance Configuration Document provides deployment-specific or feature-specific configurations. These configurations are not mandatory but can be configured based on the requirements.

Troubleshooting

Refer to the Troubleshooting and basic HowTos section for detailed debugging steps and log file paths.