1. Universal desktop converter 3
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2016/11

2. Install IGEL OS on your existing fleet of thin clients and PCs.
IGEL Universal Desktop Converter
Works on most x86 thin clients, laptops or PCs, even those from other manufacturers.
Save money while still operating under the best enterprise OS.
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3. User Scenarios Migrate existing hardware to IGEL Universal Desktops
Extend the lifecycle of client devices
Workplace for:
Microsoft® Windows® Remote Desktop Services with RemoteFX
Citrix XenAppTM and XenDesktopTM with HDX
VMware View and Horizon View environments
RedHat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktop
IBM Mainframe environments
Multiprotocol environments
Enhanced security and personalization via smartcard or eToken (SSO)
Access to web-applications using local browser

4. UDC3 Basics Based on IGEL Universal Desktop (IGEL Linux 10)
Centralized remote management
management software (Universal Management Suite) included for free
Broad range of preinstalled clients for VDI and SBC access
from Citrix to VMware (more than 15 clients)
Codec Pack available (additional costs)

5. hardware requirements
64-bit support
RAM ≥ 2 GB
Flash ≥ 2 GB

6. CONVERSION PROCESS

7. mass deployment (overview)
License deployment
Installation
License upload
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8. MASS DEPLOYMENT (DETAILED)
Get firmware image (ISO) from myigel.biz
Copy firmware image (ISO) on USB stick or DVD
Put USB stick or DVD into the systems that should be upgraded
Boot system from USB stick or DVD
IGEL Linux will be installed on the storage. Previous data on the Flash / HDD will be deleted

9. MASS DEPLOYMENT (DETAILED)
System reboots and starts IGEL Universal Desktop without license
IGEL Universal Management Suite recognizes unlicensed systems by MAC address
Activate UDC3 licenses in IGEL activation portal (
Upload MAC-addresses from systems that should be converted
Download license file and upload it in IGEL Universal Management Suite
UMS assigns UDC3 license automatically

10. benefits Cost-effective, no additional hardware investment
Extends life of old/ depreciated desktop hardware
Access to a wide range of centralized IT infrastructures
Future-proof desktop access solution
Standardization of desktop operating systems on PCs and thin clients
IGEL Universal Management Suite included

11. IGEL Universal Desktop Converter 3 is available via IGEL software maintenance subscription.
Use of the UDC3 requires a paid for UDC3 license for each converted device.
The UDC3 is available as perpetual license with a 1-year and 3-year maintenance subscription.
UDC3 licenses could be extended for 1 or 3 years.
A valid UDC3 license includes firmware-updates, support and online service.
licensing

12. ENDPOINT MANAGEMENT
Revolutionary in its
Simplicity