Oracle Virtual Desktop Client 1.2 for iPad, Android (Doc ID 1524828.1)

Last updated on MAY 28, 2020

Applies to:

Oracle Virtual Desktop Client - Version iPad 1.2 to iPad 1.2 [Release 1.0]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Details

NOTE: OVDC Premier Support level services terminate after March 31, 2017 for Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, and after November 30, 2017 for Sun Ray Software. Only Sustaining level support is available after Premier level support ends.

OVDC for iPad and OVDC for Android will no longer be available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store as of Dec. 1st, 2017.

The Oracle Virtual Desktop Client

The Oracle Virtual Desktop Desktop Client is an application that enables users to log into a Sun Ray Server and start or reconnect to a Sun Ray desktop session using a client computer, an alternative to using a physical Sun Ray Client. The OVDC is available for desktop computers, as well as some mobile devices.

Users are advised to review <Document 1524717.1> for information regarding the parallel release for desktop platforms, Oracle Virtual Desktop Client, version 3.2.

OVDC for Apple's iPad

The 1.2 release for iPad is a feature update of the OVDC product, which introduces several new features to the platform:

New Features

Clipboard Support - The clipboard service introduced in Sun Ray Software version 5.3 enables you to copy and paste text between applications running on the remote server and applications running on the iPad.
User Interface Changes
- On-Screen Keyboard - Usability improvements have been made for the on-screen keyboard. The user experience is better when using the split keyboard feature of iOS. A double-tap gesture now "locks" the function keys.
- iPad Settings - The iPad Settings app now includes a section called Virtual Desktop. Here you can configure settings for Oracle Virtual Desktop Client, such as the keyboard locale, session size, and VPN settings.
- Gestures - New Gestures have been introduced in this release. Please see Table 1.1, “New Gestures For Release 1.2 for iPad” in the corresponding release notes for more information.
- Session Size - A new Session Size setting enables users to configure a larger resolution session size. This gives an improved user experience when viewing a desktop session on a high resolution iPad display.
Dynamic Resize has been introduced that allows users to enable dynamic resizing of sessions.

Additional Information

More information regarding the OVDC for iPad 1.2 may be found within the formal documentation on the Oracle Technical Network.

The Release notes for Oracle Virtual Desktop Client for iPad 1.2 outline the latest information regarding the release, including:

Tip: For additional information regarding the OVDC for iPad, or documentation for earlier releases, the OTN Document Library is a great place to start.

OVDC for Android Tablets

This release introduces support for running Oracle Virtual Desktop Client on an Android tablet.

New Features

Graphical user interface (GUI) support
- Simple, intuitive, and accurate gestures and navigation
- Rich keyboard support, including additional keys for the Android on-screen keyboard, enables enhanced user interactions with your applications
- Fast and responsive interface
- Supports screen resolutions compatible with high resolution Android tablet displays
- Copy and paste of text between the Android tablet and the remote desktop
- Support for external keyboard and mouse devices, such as docking keyboards and Bluetooth wireless devices
Multimedia
- Smooth multimedia playback experience on Oracle Desktop Virtualization hosted applications, including Adobe Flash Player and Windows Media Player
- Bidirectional audio enables clear two-way communication
- Optimized multimedia delivery to the local client provides enhanced network utilization and scalability
Security
- Secure remote access, using your existing Virtual Private Network (VPN) software
- Uses the ultra secure Appliance Link Protocol (ALP) with Sun Ray Software or Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Multi-tasking
- Increase productivity with the ability to instantly switch between virtual and native applications
Configuration
- Simple configuration of connection settings
Connectivity
- Click-and-go connectivity to configured and available desktops and applications
On-Screen Keyboard Language Support
- Users can configure international languages for the on-screen keyboard.

Additional Information

More information regarding the OVDC for Android 1.2 may be found within the formal documentation on the Oracle Technical Network.

The Release notes for Oracle Virtual Desktop Client for Android outline the latest information regarding the release, including:

Additionally, we recommend that users interested in the Android client review the Statement of Device Support for Oracle Virtual Desktop Client for Android, outlined in <Document 1520241.1>.

Actions

Downloads

Users interested in using the Oracle Virtual Desktop Client (OVDC) version 1.2 for iPad or Android may download the clients using the guidance below:

Oracle Virtual Desktop Client for iPad 1.2

The OVDC for iPad 1.2 may be downloaded directly to the tablet from the Apple App Store using the direct link, or by searching under 'Business' apps.

Oracle Virtual Desktop Client for Android 1.2

The OVDC for Android 1.2 may be downloaded from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud. (Under the Media Pack Search, go to Product Pack 'Oracle Desktop Virtualization Products' and select the 'Generic Platform'.)