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Overview

Opencloud DaaS

Opencloud DaaS (Inuvika OVD) is a platform that provides access to session-based or VM-based virtual desktop instances, as well as remote application delivery on a wide variety of different hypervisors.

Core Components

  1. OVD Application Server (OAS): The application server role hosts and manages the applications that users access through their virtual desktops. It stores the application data, manages user access permissions, and ensures the applications run smoothly for users.

  2. OVD Session Manager (OSM): This role is responsible for managing user sessions within the virtual desktop environment. It handles tasks such as user authentication, session creation and termination, and session monitoring to ensure users have a seamless experience.

  3. OVD Administration Console (resides on the OVD Session Manager): The management console role provides administrators with a centralized interface for configuring and managing the OVD platform. It allows administrators to monitor system health, manage user accounts, configure policies, and perform other administrative tasks.

  4. MySQL Database Server (resides on the OVD Session Manager unless in High Availability (”HA”)): This role hosts the database that stores configuration settings, user profiles, and other important data for the OVD platform. It ensures data integrity, reliability, and performance of the system's backend operations.

  5. OVD Web Access (OWA): The Web Access Server role provides users with a web-based interface to access their virtual desktops and applications. It serves as a portal through which users can log in from any web browser and securely access their desktop environment.

  6. OVD Enterprise Secure Gateway (ESG): The gateway server role acts as a bridge between the users and the virtual desktop infrastructure. It handles incoming user connections, provides access to virtual desktops and applications, and ensures secure communication between users and the system. OVD File Server (OFS): The File Server role provides centralized storage for user data within the OVD environment. It stores files and documents that users need access to from their virtual desktops, ensuring data consistency and availability. The File Server role manages user permissions, file sharing, and access control to maintain security and facilitate collaboration among users. Additionally, it supports features like file synchronization and backup to safeguard user data and ensure continuity of operations.

Installation & Configuration Order of Operations

  1. Install MySQL server, the Session Manager, and the Administration Console
  2. Install the Web Access server
  3. Install the Enterprise Secure Gateway, Provisioning Server (if required), and File Server
  4. Apply license to Session Manager
  5. Configure Tenants (if multi-tenancy is desired)
  6. Configure auth source and users
  7. Install Application Servers
    • If applicable, create session host templates and configure provisioning server
  8. Configure user and application groups, session settings, and MFA options where applicable.
  9. Configure firewall rules for external access and SSL certificates (if required)