Connection methods
When streaming sessions in WorkSpaces Applications, users have two connection methods available:
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Web Browser Access — Any HTML5-capable browser is supported. No plug- ins or downloads are required.
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WorkSpaces Applications Windows Client
As a best practice, consider the feature and device requirements for your user’s use case to align which browser, or device, best supports their requirements.
Note
WorkSpaces Applications is not supported on devices that have screen resolutions smaller than 1024 x 768 pixels.
Summary feature and device support
Table 3 — Summary feature and device support
|
Web browser access |
WorkSpaces Applications Windows Client |
|
|---|---|---|
| Multiple monitor (up to 2k resolution) |
Supported |
Supported |
| Multiple monitor (up to 4k resolution) |
N/A |
Supported |
| Drawing tablet support |
Supported * |
Supported |
| Touchscreen device support |
Supported |
N/A |
| USB passthrough device support |
N/A |
Supported |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Supported |
Supported |
| Relative mouse offset |
Supported |
Supported |
| File transfer |
Supported |
Supported |
| Local printer redirection |
N/A |
Supported |
| Local drive redirection |
N/A |
Supported |
| Web-cam support |
Supported |
Supported |
*Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox only
Web browser access
WorkSpaces Applications web browser access allows access to applications without the need to install a dedicated client. Users can connect using a supported HTML5-capable browser. There is no requirement for any browser plugin or extension.
Web browser access provides for a wide choice of end device operating systems and types.
