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VAS Complete Administrator''s Guide (v 5.10)

Administrator — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:16:00 GMT

Abstract: The Complete Provision Networks Administrator's Guide (version 5.10) is now available! Download the .pdf attached to this article (below).

Provision Networks Admin Guide

Administrator — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:23:00 GMT

Abstract:

The Complete Provision Networks Administrator's Guide is now available! Download the .pdf attached to this article (below).

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 2)

Administrator — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:39:00 GMT

Abstract: How to install VAS Enterprise on a Windows Terminal Server and how to publish applications to Users, Groups, Device Addresses (IP Addresses), Device Names (Client Names) and Active Directory Organizational Units (OUs).

Author: Partick Rouse, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

If you would like to read the other articles in this series please go to:
How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Part 1)
How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Part 3)
How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Part 4)

Introduction

Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition is a product suite from Provision Networks, a Division of Quest Software. VAS Enterprise Edition enables the consolidation of application and desktop delivery from Windows Terminal Services, Blade or Physical PCs, and Virtual Infrastructures such as VMware VI3 or Virtual Iron.

Part two of this set of articles will describe, in detail, how to install VAS Enterprise on a Windows Terminal Server and how to publish applications to Users, Groups, Device Addresses (IP Addresses), Device Names (Client Names) and Active Directory Organizational Units (OUs).

Prerequisites

A pr

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 3)

Administrator — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:38:00 GMT

Abstract:

A core component of Virtual Access Suite Enterprise Edition is Desktop Services, a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Connection Broker. This article will describe how to install, configure and administer the Desktop Services features.

Author: Partick Rouse, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

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Virtual Access Suite, Desktop Services can connect RDP clients to desktops whether they are standard PCs (XP Pro or Vista), PC Blades, or hosted on a Virtual Infrastructure like VMware, Virtual Iron, SWsoft Virtuozzo, Microsoft Virtual Server, Citrix XenServer.... When used in combination with a system with a centralized management console (Managed Virtual Infrastructure) like VMware Virtual Center or Virtual Iron, Virtual Access Suite uses the Virtual Infrastructure Vendor's SDK to automate and tasks that could otherwise be accomplished only via the vendor's management server. Use of an SDK also adds functionality that does not exist in the vendor’s native management console.

PNTools

A component called PNTools is installed on each RDP

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 4)

Administrator — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:37:00 GMT

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The problems inherent to printing on Windows Terminal Services, and how Print-IT, the Universal Printing features of Virtual Access Suite, addresses each problem.

Author: Partick Rouse, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

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Anyone who has managed a Windows Terminal Services environment can testify that printing has been a problem since day one. The problems that exist are:

System stability – the installation of 3rd party printer drivers not designed for use on a multi-user system like Terminal Server can cause failures in applications, the Windows Printer Spooler and the Windows Server Operating System
Manageability – maintaining a consistent set of stable printer drivers, while fielding constant requests to support new printer models is difficult and time consuming. Additionally, many Windows System Administrators are not scripting experts, so mapping the appropriate Network Printers via logon script can be challenging, especially in complex environments
End user frustration – printing is a function that should just work, and wh

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 1)

Administrator — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:59:00 GMT

Abstract:

How to install and configure each of the components of VAS Enterprise Edition. These articles will also detail best practices on where each component should be deployed in a typical deployment.

Author: Partick Rouse, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

If you would like to read the other articles in this series please go to:

This set of articles will describe, in detail how to install and configure each of the components of VAS Enterprise Edition. These articles will also detail best practices on where each component should be deployed in a typical deployment.

Modules:
VAS Enterprise Edition consists of all of the following modules from VAS Standard Edition:

Virtual Access Suite Integration with SoftGrid

Administrator — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Abstract: Virtual Access Suite Integration with SoftGrid

VDI Technical Best Practices for Provision Networks VAS

Administrator — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Abstract:

Author: Andrew Thomas, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

Overview

This “VDI Technical Best Practices” whitepaper presents to you an “a la carte” collection of settings and instructions gleaned from issues encountered during many implementations. Some higher level architecture design considerations are presented in the later sections. Several bulleted points in the “VirtualCenter Template” section were obtained from VMware’s published best practices.

General

1. Keep VDI naming conventions and workstation names

Web-IT™ Customization - Guidelines for the Cosmetic Customization of Web-IT™ v5.6

Administrator — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:09:00 GMT

Abstract:

1. Introduction

This document provides guidelines to customizing the look and feel of Provision Networks’ Web-IT™ (Version 5.6). It provides detailed instructions on integrating Web-IT into an existing corporate design, for example, to make Web-IT™ look like it is part of an existing corporate intranet/extranet.

Please note that the instructions that follow here are mere guidelines to changing the look and layout of Web-IT™. It is not designed for the purpose of changing the functionality of Web-IT™. All available functionality changes can be made via the Web-IT Management Console.

Provision Networks will not be held liable for losses of any kind suffered due to the direct or indirect application of the guidelines in this document. Administrators and Web developers make the suggested changes at their own risk.

Web-IT and Secure-IT Installation and Configuration (Version 5.9)

Administrator — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Abstract:

Web-IT and Secure-IT Installation and Configuration (PDF - 7 MB)

Configuring Provision Networks VIP-IT (Version 5.9)

Administrator — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:28:00 GMT

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Requirements

Section of a DHCP Scope or just a section of a Subnet which will be used for client applications
Server name(s) which will be VIP enabled
WinSock enabled application(s) which will be VIP enabled
1. Does the application(s) require its own IP Address (Virtual IP)
2. Does the application(s) require just its own Hostname (Client IP)
3. Can the application(s) use a Loopback Address (Virtual Loopback)
Does the environment require logging of the IP information (Virtual IP Logging)?
Managed Applications (Published Applications) to assign to VIP-IT

Installation

In the VAS_58.EXE installer
Expand "Power Tools for Terminal Servers"
Select "Virtual IP (VIP-IT)"
Click "Next" to install

Installing Provision Networks MetaProfiles-IT (Version 5.9)

Administrator — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:26:00 GMT

Abstract:

Author: Stephen Yorke, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

Prerequisites

Meta-Profiles require that a Provision database be setup and configured. This means when installing, the Provision Management Console will also be installed. This database will hold the Meta-Profiles configuration to export when the user logs off of the Terminal Server.

Meta-Profiles Server requirement(s):
1. The server must not be running Terminal Services
Meta-Profiles Terminal Server requirement(s):
1. Must be running Terminal Services
2. Should have a Mandatory profile configured or reconfigure the Default profile and copy it to each of your
3. Terminal Servers for use by your users
4. Configure your domain users to use the Mandatory profile

Storage Server Installation

1. On a file server or designated Meta-Profiles server run the VAS.exe installer
2. Under "File and Print Server Extensions"
3. Select the "User Profile Storage Service"
4. Click "Next"

Configuring Provision Networks MetaProfiles-IT (Version 5.9)

Administrator — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:25:00 GMT

Abstract:

Author: Stephen Yorke, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

MetaProfiles Configuration

1. Launch your "Provision Networks Management Console" from your desktop or from the start menu

2. Once opened click on the "User Profile Management" node

3. We are need to look on the "Right" side of the Management console

4. First click on the little "Spy Guy" which is the sixth (6th) icon in the toolbar, the guy in front of the server dressed in a black hat

Installing Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite Power Tools Edition (5.9)

Administrator — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:22:00 GMT

Abstract:

Author: Stephen Yorke, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division

Installing Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite Standard Edition (Version 5.9)

Administrator — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:20:00 GMT

Abstract:

Prerequisites

Standard/Module Edition

Some version of SQL Server is required which will house the Provision Database if you are using a portion of the suite which requires a database to save settings, see the bottom of this document for a list of Modules which will require the use of a database to store settings. Standard Edition requires a database where Module Edition may or may not require it. The following databases are supported: MSDE SQL Express SQL Server 2000 SQL Server 2005

Installing Power Tools Edition

1. Download the VAS_59.EXE file from Provision Networks 2. Once downloaded double click to launch the installation process

Author: Stephen Yorke, Quest Software, Inc. - Provision Networks Division Prerequisites

Standard/Module Edition

Some version of SQL Server is required which will house the Provision Database if you are using a portion of the suite which requires a database to save settings, see Appendix A for a list of Modules which will require the use of a database to store settings. Standard Edition requires a database where Module Edition may or may not require it. The following databases are supported: MSDE SQL Express SQL Server 2000 SQL Server 2005

Installing Provision Standard Edition

1. Download the VAS_59.EXE file from Provision Networks 2. Once downloaded double click to launch the installation process		Peter Ghostine — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:41:00 GMT Abstract: I believe that you've been working with our support team to resolve this issue. The problem stems from the fact that WMI is currently broken on your server. The Provision Data Collector service relies on WMI to query the performance counters, and since WMI is currently broken, no load information is being sent to the Load and License Manager (LLM). As a result, the LLM knows of no available servers to connect the client to. Regards, Peter Ghostine Patrick Rouse From Session Computing Solutions Interviews Peter Ghostine, CTO, Provision Networks Administrator — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:26:00 GMT Abstract: Patrick Rouse From Session Computing Solutions Interviews Peter Ghostine, CTO, Provision Networks August 24, 2006 Index When was Provision Networks founded? How competitive is the SBC Market today? Why was Provision Networks spun off into its own independent company? What market segment is Provision Networks targeting? What features does PMF offer? How does PMF differ from Citrix Presentation Server? How does PMF differ from the other RDP-based products on the market today?

Provision Networks Knowledge Base

VAS Complete Administrator''s Guide (v 5.10)

Provision Networks Admin Guide

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 2)

Introduction

Prerequisites

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 3)

PNTools

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 4)

How to install and configure Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (VAS) Enterprise Edition (Pt. 1)

Virtual Access Suite Integration with SoftGrid

VDI Technical Best Practices for Provision Networks VAS

Overview

General

Web-IT™ Customization - Guidelines for the Cosmetic Customization of Web-IT™ v5.6

1. Introduction

Web-IT and Secure-IT Installation and Configuration (Version 5.9)

Configuring Provision Networks VIP-IT (Version 5.9)

Installing Provision Networks MetaProfiles-IT (Version 5.9)

Configuring Provision Networks MetaProfiles-IT (Version 5.9)

Installing Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite Power Tools Edition (5.9)

Installing Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite Standard Edition (Version 5.9)

Patrick Rouse From Session Computing Solutions Interviews Peter Ghostine, CTO, Provision Networks