Overview
This article guides you through setting up the Login Enterprise Launcher on IGEL OS 12 so that it connects to a Login Enterprise Windows target desktop. Whether you run Tests or prepare your environment for live deployments, these steps and best practices will ensure your configuration supports successful testing. By the end of this article, you’ll be equipped to optimize your IGEL 12 environment for reliable connectivity to target desktops such as Citrix, Omnissa, or RDS, ultimately empowering you to achieve a smooth testing experience.
Prerequisites for Successful Target Connections
- Existing Target Desktops: Ensure the target desktops are set up so the Launcher can run connections.
- Broker Configuration: Brokers for the published target resources must be properly configured.
- Launcher Setup: Complete the Login Enterprise Launcher setup on IGEL OS 12. For instructions, see Deploying the Launcher in IGEL UMS 12.
- Citrix Connections: Install the "Citrix Workspace App" on the IGEL device if connecting to Citrix-published resources.
- RDS Connections: Install "IGEL Remote Desktop" on the IGEL device if connecting to RDS resources.
- Omnissa Connections: Install "VMware Horizon Client" on the IGEL device if connecting to Omnissa resources.
- Connectivity Verification: Confirm that the Launcher has verified connectivity to the intended target desktops/resources.
- Accounts Setup: Ensure the accounts for Login Enterprise Tests are already configured. For details, see Accounts.
- Launcher Group Assignment: Verify that the Login Enterprise Launcher(s) running on IGEL OS or other operating systems are added to a launcher group. For guidance, see Launcher Groups and Locations.
Connection Setups
For setting up your Test’s connections, refer to the following guides based on your testing needs:
- Continuous Testing: For Continuous Test setups, refer to Managing Continuous Testing.
- Load Testing: If you are configuring Load Tests, see Managing Load Testing.
- Application Testing: For Application-specific Tests, consult Managing Application Testing.
Microsoft Connections
Setup the Connection: Configure your Microsoft connection as described below, as a Custom connector.
A base Connection command line would be:
/services/rdp/usr/bin/igelrdp3-rdp -l AutoOnPremise --server {host} -u {username} -p {password} -q
You can use other connection command line options and arguments, such as Resource. Refer to the IGEL Remote Desktop command line reference for more options by running /services/rdp/usr/bin/igelrdp3-rdp --help. Here’s a snippet of the command output:
Verification: You'll know the connection is successful when the RDS target desktop initiates the login process and runs Login Enterprise Tests.
Citrix Connections
Setup the Connection: Configure your Citrix connection as shown below. Be sure to use the correct Server Url and Resource for the testing.
Verification: A successful connection is indicated by the Citrix target desktop launching and displaying the active Login Enterprise Test session.
Omnissa Connections
Setup the Connection: Set up your Omnissa connection as outlined below as a VMware Horizon View connection type.
A base Connection command line would be:
/services/horizon/bin/vmware-view --serverURL "{serverurl}" --password "{password}" --userName "{username}" --desktopName "{resource}" --domainName {domain} --nonInteractive
You can use other connection command line options and arguments. Refer to the vmware-view command line reference for more options by running /services/horizon/bin/vmware-view --help. Here’s a snippet of the command output:
Verification: You can confirm the connection when the Omnissa target desktop is visible and the Login Enterprise testing session is actively running.
Congratulations on completing the setup of the Login Enterprise Launcher on IGEL OS 12! Now you're ready to run testing with Login Enterprise and your IGEL Launcher device. To learn how to run Tests, see the links in the Connection Setups section.