There are a number of requirements for trouble-free operation of your NetMan Desktop Manager system. The system requirements described below are divided into three sections: requirements for running the server component, run the client component and optional components.
Installation scenarios with NetMan Desktop Manager
•Operation of multiple Session Hosts with load balancing: In this case, NetMan Desktop Manager must be installed on a separate file server.
•Operation of a stand-alone session host: In this case, NetMan Desktop Manager must be installed directly on the session host.
Requirements
The hardware requirements specified here apply only for the software installation of NetMan Desktop Manager. The actual demands on the hardware in an active server-client environment will depend on your particular network, and may be significantly higher than the values listed below.
•An up-to-date server with a server operating system supported by Microsoft.
•At least 8 GB RAM
•Generously equipped with hard disk space. The installation of the server programs requires about 1 GB. Due to the growth of the NetMan Desktop Manager database at least another 10 to 20 GB should be reserved for NetMan Desktop Manager. The installation of application software requires additional hard disk space according to the product specifications.
•19" monitor at the administrative workstation
Additional software
•Up-to-date Internet browser
•A program for reading the manual (e.g., Adobe Reader).
•To read the e-book version of the manual (.epub), a suitable reader is required (e.g. Calibre).
Licensing
To activate your NetMan Desktop Manager software, you will need a valid license file downloaded from your license account. The procedure is the same for temporary activation of a test version. For details on how to license your NetMan Desktop Manager program, see "Register NetMan“.
Client component: NetMan Client
Requirements
•A PC of newer design
•With an operating system currently supported by Microsoft
Operating system requirements include the latest service pack.
•We recommend an up-to-date processor with 64-bit architecture
•At least 4 GB RAM
•An up-to-date graphics card
The NetMan Java Client is platform independent; it can be installed on any client regardless of operating system. The only client-side requirement is the installation of Java Runtime Environment 6.0/6.1. NetMan Java client enables and remote application access over the NetMan Desktop Manager Web Interface. Another prerequisite for access through the Web Interface is the HTML5 client, which enables access from any HTML5-capable mobile terminal device.
NetMan SSL Gateway
NetMan SSL Gateway must be installed on a separate server. (The SSL Gateway Setup program does not permit installation on the same server on which the NetMan Desktop Manager server component is installed.) The SSL gateway should be installed on a server that is either in the DMZ or on the internal network.
Universal PDF printer driver
The universal PDF printer driver makes it possible to print from a remote desktop session. The option to install this printer driver is presented during the installation of the NetMan Desktop Manager client component on the remote desktop session host.
Other optional components
The following components are installed automatically when you install NetMan Desktop Manager; some of them must be activated in NetMan Desktop Manager before they can be used.
•RDP Session Broker. The RDP Session Broker is installed automatically. You can use the Session Broker for load balancing, including with thin clients. To use it, activate the Session Broker in the NetMan Settings.
•NetMan Remote Desktop Acceleration. NetMan Remote Desktop Acceleration (RDA) increases the speed of your RDP connection by up to 2500 percent, just depending on the data transferred. A trial version of RDP acceleration is installed automatically, and is activated by default. If you wish to continue using this tool once the trial version has expired, please contact H+H Software to obtain a license.
Supported languages
Both the server and client components of NetMan Desktop Manager are available in English and German. If the language in your OS is German, the German NetMan version will be installed. Otherwise, the English language version is installed. The Unicode standard is supported.