Step 2: Setting the hostname of the Launcher
Step 3: Convert the Windows Sandbox to a Service
Step 4: Add additional connector software
Overview
This article outlines the process of configuring a secure Launcher, focusing on 4 key components: Requirements, Preparation, Setting the hostname of the Launcher, Converting the Windows Sandbox to a Service, and Adding Additional Connector Software. Follow these steps to ensure a secure and efficient setup. Make sure to review the prerequisites before proceeding to each part for a smooth configuration experience.
Requirements
To configure the Login Enterprise secure Launcher, you need the following items:
- InstallLauncher.ps1
- Enable_Windows_Sandbox.ps1
- The Login Enterprise Launcher installation files
- SandboxConfig.wsb
- Nssm.exe
- Create_Sandbox_Service.ps1
Step 1: Preparation
1. Enable the Windows Optional Feature Sandbox manually or by using Enable_Windows_Sandbox.ps1. A Reboot is necessary.
2. Create a folder in the root of C:\ named HostFolder.
3. Place InstallLauncher.ps1 in C:\HostFolder.
4. Download the Login Enterprise installation files from your Login Enterprise Appliance: Configuration > Launchers > Download Launcher Setup.
5. Extract launcher_win10_x64.zip.
6. Copy the folder launcher_win10_x64 to C:\HostFolder.
Step 2: Setting the hostname of the Launcher
7. Edit the appSetting.json file in the launcher_win10_x64 folder.
8. Under the LauncherSettings section, change the LauncherName value to Windows_Sandbox_Launcher or something more applicable to you.
9. Place SandboxConfig.wsb in C:\HostFolder.
10. Doubleclick SandboxConfig.wsb to run the Windows Sandbox and verify that the Launcher is installed and is connected to your Login Enterprise environment.
Step 3: Convert the Windows Sandbox to a Service
1. Close the Windows Sandbox if this is still running.
2. Download nssm.exe from the here: https://nssm.cc/release/nssm-2.24.zip
3. Extract the zip file and place the folder in C:\HostFolder.
4. Download Create_Sandbox_Service.ps1 and place it in C:\HostFolder.
5. Run Create_Sandbox_Service.ps1.
6. When prompted, select SandboxConfig.wsb in C:\HostFolder.
7. A new service named Login Enterprise on Windows Sandbox should be visible in Services.msc.
8. Start the Login Enterprise on the Windows Sandbox service.
9. After a minute or 2, verify that the Login Enterprise Launcher is connected to your Login Enterprise Appliance under Configuration > Launchers.
Step 4: Add additional connector software
To add additional software, such as the Citrix Workspace app or Horizon Client, place the installation file in "C:\HostFolder". Along with the installation files, create a cmd file. For example: CitrixWorkspaceApp.cmd.
In the cmd file, specify the installation parameters for the installation file. For example: C:\SandboxFolder\CitrixWorkspaceApp.exe /silent /noreboot /ALLOWADDSTORE=N
Make sure to use C:\SandboxFolder as the root folder as this is what's referred to in the Sandbox machine.
Additional resources
- For the Launchers overview and best practices, see the Launchers: Overview and best practices.
- To learn about the Login Enterprise Windows Launcher setup, configuration, maintenance, and more, see the Login Enterprise Launcher.
- For information on the IGEL Launcher, see the IGEL Launcher.
- For the Linux Launcher, see the Linux Launcher.
- Enable_Windows_Sandbox.ps1609 Bytes
- Create_Sandbox_Service.ps13 KB
- SandboxConfig.wsb445 Bytes
- InstallLauncher.ps12 KB