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VDS Client for Windows Release Notes

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VDS v6 release: Thursday Novemeber 17th, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the VDS Client for Windows update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Correct a syntax issue with the 'use redirection server name' parameter when creating client connection files.
    Update code signing certificate used for VDS Client

Date: Thursday July 29th, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the VDS Client for Windows update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Streamline the installation process - new end users will no longer have to accept terms and conditions when installing the VDS Client for Windows

  • Add a confirmation during the install process to confirm that the end user's device is able to access the location where auto-updates originate

Date: Thursday May 27, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Bug Fixes

  • Improved clarity in the error message displayed if the password provided is not long enough

Date: Thursday May 13, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Additional automation to ensure resource availability for end users

Updates

  • The URL that is required for access to automatic updates is changing. If you are not actively safelisting inbound traffic you will not need to make any changes.

    • All end users will continue to have access to their desktops even if no changes are made

    • Organizations actively safelisting inbound traffic will need to ensure that end user devices have access to the new URLs above to ensure access to automatic updates

    • The current sources for updates are:

      • Primary: cwc.cloudworkspace.com

      • Secondary: cloudjumper.com

    • The new sources for updates will be:

      • Primary: bin.vdsclient.app

      • Secondary: cwc.cloudworkspace.com

    • New users installing the Cloud Workspace Client for Windows will still need access to the URLs listed here

Date: Thursday April 29, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

(No updates this release)

Date: Thursday April 15, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Bug Fixes

  • Resolve an issue where network test results wouldn’t be sent as intended

Date: Thursday April 1, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Update to RemoteApp applications - no longer prompt for credentials when users launch individual apps

  • Update to allow end users to toggle between using ThinPrint and Windows printer redirection for printing

  • Update to allow the VDS Client for Windows Designer users to exclude printing redirection services

VDS 5.4 release: Thurs., January 21, 2021

Components: 5.4 Virtual Desktop Service
When: Thursday January 21st, 2021 at 10pm - 11pm Eastern
Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Improved experience for end users – better handling of users imported from external domains

Date: Thursday June 11, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Update the latest AVD RDP Client available for installation

Date: Thursday May 28, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Updates to reflect NetApp branding/phrasing. Note – this new branding will be applied for:

    • New VDS Client downloads

    • Existing, unedited VDS Client for Windows installs

    • Existing custom-edited/branded clients will only receive a new banner image if it was never customized. If the banner image was customized, it will remain as-is. All other colors and phrasing will remain the same.

Date: Thursday May 14, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday April 30, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Bug Fixes

  • Bug fix for a subset of scenarios where self service password reset was not presented

Date: Thursday April 16, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday April 2, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday March 19, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 10pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Graceful handling of a fringe bug with the RDP protocol where legacy credential types mixed with the most current patches on a RDS gateway results in an inability to connect to session hosts

    • If the end user’s workstation is set up (whether by an external admin, internal customer admin or via the workstation’s default settings) to use legacy credential types, there is a slim possibility this could have impacted users prior to this release

  • Point the Info button in the Cloud Workspace Client Designer to an updated documentation source

  • Improved auto-update process for the Cloud Workspace Client Designer

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 10pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Proactive enhancements to security, stability and scalability

Considerations

  • The Cloud Workspace Client for Windows will continue to auto-update as long as a user launches it prior to 4/2. If a user does not launch the Cloud Workspace Client for Windows prior to 4/2 their connection to their desktop will still function, but they will need to uninstall and reinstall the Cloud Workspace Client for Windows to resume auto-update functionality.

  • If your organization uses web filtering, please safelist access to cwc.cloudworkspace.com and cwc-cloud.cloudworkspace.com so that auto-update functionality remains in place

Date: Thursday January 9, 2020 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday December 19, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Monday December 2, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Improved clarity for the reason a user would see a ‘your services are currently offline’ message. The potential causes for a message appearing are:

    • Session host server is scheduled to be offline and user does not have Wake on Demand permissions.

      • If the user was using the Cloud Workspace Client, they would see: “Your services are currently scheduled to be offline, please contact your administrator if you need access.”

      • If the user was using the HTML5 login portal, they would see: “Your services are currently scheduled to be offline. Please contact your administrator if you need access.”

    • Session host server is scheduled to be online and user does not have Wake on Demand permissions.

      • If the user was using the Cloud Workspace Client, they would see: “Your services are currently offline, please contact your administrator if you need access.”

      • If the user was using the HTML5 login portal, they would see: “Your services are currently offline. Please contact your administrator if you need access.”

    • Session host server is scheduled to be offline and user has Wake on Demand permissions.

      • If the user was using the Cloud Workspace Client, they would see: “Your services are currently offline, please contact your administrator if you need access.”

      • If the user was using the HTML5 login portal, they would see: “Your services are currently scheduled to be offline. Click START to bring them online and connect.”

    • Session host server is scheduled to be online and user has Wake on Demand permissions.

      • If the user was using the Cloud Workspace Client, they would see: “Please allow 2-5 minutes for your Workspace to start.”

      • If the user was using the HTML5 login portal, they would see: “Your services are currently offline. Click START to bring them online and connect.”

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Add AVD elements:

Date: Thursday October 3, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Improved handling of code signing certificates

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue where Users accessing RemoteApp that didn’t have any apps assigned to them saw an error

  • Resolve an issue where a user loses their internet connection in the middle of logging into their virtual desktop

Date: Thursday September 19, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Add AVD elements:

    • If the end user has access to AVD resources, present a AVD tab

    • The AVD tab will provide options to:

      • Install the AVD RD Client, if it isn’t already installed

      • If the AVD RD Client is installed, launch the RD Client

      • Launch Web Client to take the user to the AVD HTML5 login page

      • Click Done to go back to the prior page

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11pm Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Friday, June 21, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

  • No updates this release cycle.

Date: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Enable Cloud Workspace Client to automatically launch RDP connections regardless of what the file type association for .rdp files is set to

Date: Friday, May 24, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Improved performance during the sign in process

  • Reduced load time on launch

Date: Friday, May 10, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Improved performance during the sign in process

  • Reduced load time on launch

Date: Friday, April 12, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Enhanced login speed for Wake on Demand

  • After the successful launch of the Cloud Workspace Client for Windows, we will be removing the Feedback button to free up space in the User interface

Bug Fixes

  • Resolve an issue where the Sign In button was unresponsive after an unsuccessful Wake on Demand action

Date: Friday, March 15, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • Allow for Admins using the Cloud Workspace Client for Windows to provide a Support email address OR a phone number, not to require both

  • Ensure that the HTML5 URL provided in Cloud Workspace Client is a valid URL – if not, this will default to https;//login.cloudjumper.com

  • Streamlining the process of applying updates for End Users

Date: Friday, February 29, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update the next time they launch it

Improvements

  • The AppData folder has been moved for clarity from c:\users\<username>\appdata\local\RDPClient to c:\users\<username>\appdata\local\Cloud Workspace

  • Implemented a mechanism to streamline upgrade paths if a User has not updated their client in multiple releases

  • Enhanced log details has been enabled for Users working with the Beta version of the client

Bug Fixes

  • There will no longer be multiple lines displayed during the update process

Date: Friday, February 15, 2019 at 4am Eastern

Impact: Users will see the RDP client update when they launch it

Improvements

  • Enable Silent/Quiet installation options for remote installations

    • Install flags are as follows:

      • /s or /silent or /q or /quiet

        • These flags will install the client silently and in the background – the client will not launch after installation is complete

      • /p or /passive

        • Either of these will show the installation process, but not require any input and the client will launch after installation is complete

      • /nothinprint

        • Excludes ThinPrint from the installation process

  • Registry entries have been added to HKLM\Software\CloudJumper\Cloud Workspace Client\Branding:

    • ClipboardSharingEnabled: True/False – allows or disallows clipboard redirection

    • RemoteAppEnabled: True/False – allows or disallows access to RemoteApp functionality

    • ShowCompanyNameInTitle: True/False – indicates whether or not the company name is displayed

  • The following can be added to c:\Program Files (x86)\Cloud Workspace:

    • banner.jpg, banner.png, banner.gif or banner.bmp and this will be displayed in the client window.

    • These images should be in the 21:9 ratio

Bug Fixes

  • The Registered symbol has been adjusted

  • Empty phone and email entries on the Help page have been fixed