There’s a native Linux client available for Winflector. Since using the native client yields even better performance than the HTML5/Web client, this is something you will want to do on your penguin-based workstations. It is also much handier having the local executables so that you can launch them on startup or create some kind of […]
Winflector Basics part 1 – What is Winflector?
The software Winflector is a software developed by OTC S.A., a Polish IT company. Its primary objective is to provide remote access to applications on a Windows machine. To put it simply Winflector means the following – if you can run an app on a modern Windows box, you can use it everywhere. Whether you […]
Winflector Basics part 0 – How to get started with Winflector?
The why – using Winflector for your goals Winflector is an application used for application virtualization and remote access, as well as application centralization. Some ways in which Winflector helps you achieve your objectives: Centralize and virtualize apps, streamlining your operations Cut licensing costs on both the applications and remote access software Get your desktop […]
Winflector Basics part 2 – How to install Winflector?
In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to set up Winflector. The process is simple and can be completed in about five minutes. Let’s break it down. Installing the server First of all, you need to install the Winflector server. This should be done on your application server – the one where you have […]
Winflector basics part 9 – how to write a good support query?
Note: This is a Winflector specific guide, but keeping to the spirit of this guide helps with writing any support queries, bug reports, etc. Every user following it makes the world a better place. Almost all software, including Winflector, is a work in progress. Some application might not work for you, you might have network […]
Winflector Troubleshooting – the most common issues and fixes
This post is a repository of the most common problems one might encounter when using the Winflector software. It is a work in progress and you can expect it to grow over time. As new issues and their solutions come in from both the readers and OTC, they will be added to this very page. […]
Winflector Basics part 7 – How to access client files from the application?
Winflector supports file mapping. This means that you can work on your local files through the application published by Winflector Server. Of course, you can also work on server files you have access to. If you want to use client files though, you need to enable it on the server. How to enable file mapping […]
Winflector Basics part 8 – Minimizing network requirements
Intro (pure, unadulterated delight at the performance characteristics of Winflector) The Winflector software comes from OTC. The company has brought products such as Mediator and Terminal to the market, which while very niche, have a very potent characteristic – they are insanely frugal and run well on ancient computers. This experience has carried over to […]
Winflector Basics part 5 – Winflector deployment
Winflector has some great scalability features, though in order for them to be useful, you need many sessions. Many sessions typically mean multiple clients, and multiple clients mean a massive deployment. While installing the Winflector Client is extremely simple, limited to getting a client installer and following through a typical setup, doing this hundreds of […]
Winflector Basics part 6 – How to print through Winflector
Winflector supports printer mapping. This means that you can do work on the server, using the published application, and then print something on your computer, the client – print locally while working remotely. A simple situation in which this could come in handy would be if the invoicing software was installed in the main office, […]