Managing a Remote View Session

You can use ZfD to remotely view the managed workstation. For more information, see Understanding Remote View. The following sections explain the tasks you can perform to effectively manage a Remote View session:


Starting a Remote View Session

To start a Remote View session:

  1. Right-click the managed workstation from the management console.

  2. Click Actions > Remote View.

You can configure the timeout value for establishing a remote view session. For more information, see Specifying the Timeout Value for Establishing a Remote Control or Remote View Session.


Controlling the Display of the Viewing Window During a Remote View Session

When you initiate a Remote View session, a representation of the desktop of the managed workstation will be displayed on your screen in a separate window called the Viewing window. The following table lists the control options and toolbar button that you can use during a Remote View session. For a description of the options and button, see Controlling the Display of the Viewing Window and Using the Toolbar Buttons on the Viewing Window.

Options Option Name

Control Options

Warn me on Screen Blanking

 

Accelerator Keys Enabled

 

Force 16 Color Viewing

Toolbar Button

Navigate


Stopping a Remote View Session from the Managed Workstation

To stop a Remote View session from the managed workstation:

  1. Right-click the Remote Management icon.

  2. Click Terminate Session.