7.6 Desktop Client

Overview

The Desktop Client is a Windows-native application that extends Thinfinity® Workspace to the desktop. It relies on an existing Thinfinity Workspace environment and provides a seamless, local alternative to web-based access.

Also, the Desktop Client functions as a secure, all-in-one remote access solution, supporting multiple protocols including RDP, VNC, SSH, and features like ThinPrint. With integrated ZTNA security, it replaces the need for multiple standalone clients, streamlining the remote experience and reinforcing security.

Key Benefits

• Native Peripheral Access: Within the same virtual desktop session, the Desktop Client provides direct, native interfacing with local peripherals—including printers, scanners, and USB devices—thus ensuring enhanced compatibility and obviating the need for complex configuration procedures typically associated with browser-based implementations.

• Secure Native RDP Integration: Operating as a local RDP client, it facilitates a high-performance, seamlessly integrated remote desktop experience while maintaining Thinfinity Workspace’s comprehensive Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) security framework, ensuring secure connectivity and policy enforcement.

• Unified SSH Access: Thinfinity Workspace incorporates a built-in SSH client utilizing the PuTTY engine, enabling secure terminal access to Linux and Unix systems, secure file transfers, and remote command execution directly within the client environment, eliminating dependence on external SSH utilities.

• Secure File Transfers: The platform supports direct, encrypted file transfers between local and remote systems via TLS-secured channels, removing the necessity for standalone FTP clients and streamlining data exchange workflows with enhanced security measures.

• Enhanced User Experience: As a native application, the Desktop Client provides increased stability, lower latency, and a consistent user interface, which is critical in scenarios demanding reliable peripheral redirection, persistent sessions, and high-performance remote desktop interactions.

Reference

For information about how to install and configure the Desktop Client, refer to this article in the Appendix.