Hey there XDA.
i'm in the IT department for a big-time company, and we (obviously) have specific security parameters on our network.
Recently, with all of the talk about android tablets because of CES and other factors (i personally own a Viewsonic G-Tablet running VEGAn 5.1b) the team and i have come to wonder if we would be able to put an android tablet onto the domain the same way we would a regular old Windows PC/Laptop or a Blackberry phone onto the exchange server.
We use Citrix clients/servers as well as pc/laptops, and so far, as i've been scouring the market, i've been able to find a Citrix app, and a Wyse terminal app, which could be used to open VPN sessions on the server, as well as another app which allows an android device to be connected completely with Microsoft Exchange Server. ( touchdown http://www.nitrodesk.com/TouchDown.aspx )
So, i figured, where else would i go but here, to the most well versed android development website on the interwebs, to ask if you guys might know of anything at all, or if something could be done.
Any ideas?
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Hi,
I'm kind of unclear about what you're looking for, from your post, I guess because there could be any number of interpretations, e.g.:
- Are you asking if an Android device could be joined to your Windows domain?
- Are you asking if you can "see" shares on your Windows machines from Android?
- Are you asking if you can RDP to a Windows machine from Android?
- Etc.?
Probably (I think) #1 above is "no", at least as far as I can see now (plus I don't know if it'd make sense).
The answer to the 2nd and 3rd are "yes".
For #2, either you can use something like ES File Explorer, or you can use CIFS Manager on an Android machine that has CIFS support.
For #3, Pocketcloud can do that (the one from Wyse), and there are a few more.
Jim
jimcpl said:
Hi,
I'm kind of unclear about what you're looking for, from your post, I guess because there could be any number of interpretations, e.g.:
- Are you asking if an Android device could be joined to your Windows domain?
- Are you asking if you can "see" shares on your Windows machines from Android?
- Are you asking if you can RDP to a Windows machine from Android?
- Etc.?
Probably (I think) #1 above is "no", at least as far as I can see now (plus I don't know if it'd make sense).
The answer to the 2nd and 3rd are "yes".
For #2, either you can use something like ES File Explorer, or you can use CIFS Manager on an Android machine that has CIFS support.
For #3, Pocketcloud can do that (the one from Wyse), and there are a few more.
Jim
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Thanks for the reply, and yes i was looking to concentrate more around number 1. If number 1 were to be solved, number 2 would end up working out perfectly, with no security risks (becuase the shared files are only available to domain devices or thin clients using the VPN/RDP services we have setup). I guess looking at it from another angle, we would probably be able to (theoretically) limit a user's access capabilities on the tablet so that a general user could still be able to access the file shares using VPN without creating a security risk...
as you can see i currently have a whole lot running around in my head, and i'm not even sure if i'm mkaing it sound like english... T_T
I use my Zpad for work, the business apps I use:
Touchdown (for exchange, would like spell checker though)
File Expert (access shares)
Xtralogic Remote Desktop (works VERY well, better than PocketCloud and worth the $25)
mortician10101 said:
Thanks for the reply, and yes i was looking to concentrate more around number 1. If number 1 were to be solved, number 2 would end up working out perfectly, with no security risks (becuase the shared files are only available to domain devices or thin clients using the VPN/RDP services we have setup). I guess looking at it from another angle, we would probably be able to (theoretically) limit a user's access capabilities on the tablet so that a general user could still be able to access the file shares using VPN without creating a security risk...
as you can see i currently have a whole lot running around in my head, and i'm not even sure if i'm mkaing it sound like english... T_T
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It sounds like you're looking for something like PAM authentication capability from the Gtab. I know that there are products that do that for *nix, but I'm not aware of anything specifically for Android. Then again I think that there are public domain implementations, so it might be possible. Sorry that I can't be more help ...
Jim
mortician10101 said:
Hey there XDA.
i'm in the IT department for a big-time company, and we (obviously) have specific security parameters on our network.
Recently, with all of the talk about android tablets because of CES and other factors (i personally own a Viewsonic G-Tablet running VEGAn 5.1b) the team and i have come to wonder if we would be able to put an android tablet onto the domain the same way we would a regular old Windows PC/Laptop or a Blackberry phone onto the exchange server.
We use Citrix clients/servers as well as pc/laptops, and so far, as i've been scouring the market, i've been able to find a Citrix app, and a Wyse terminal app, which could be used to open VPN sessions on the server, as well as another app which allows an android device to be connected completely with Microsoft Exchange Server. ( touchdown http://www.nitrodesk.com/TouchDown.aspx )
So, i figured, where else would i go but here, to the most well versed android development website on the interwebs, to ask if you guys might know of anything at all, or if something could be done.
Any ideas?
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Did you ever figure out anything more on this? We are looking at the same thing right now, and it'd be great if you found any more info out
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I know there is another guy here who managed to get it working via WinMo Remote Desktop.
For those of you who would like to be able to remotely access your PC via the Sprint Touch Pro, you can do so very easily using LogMeIn.
To get it to work:
1.) Sign up for an account at http://www.logmein.com if you haven't already done so.
2.) From the LogMeIn website, go to "My Computers", and set up all the comptuers you would like to access remotely.
Note: Each PC you want to access must be running the LogMeIn client software.
3.) From your Touch Pro, go to https://www.logmein.com/pda via POCKET INTERNET EXPLORER.
Note: What I found was attempting to configure the mobile LogMeIn via Opera was keeping me in an infinite loop of having to install the mobile client.
4.) Log in with the same account you use at the regular LogMeIn site.
5.) It's gonna prompt you to install a file. Click the link to install the little app onto your phone.
6.) Once that's done, click on the "Continue" link.
7.) Voila! Free and easy remote access to your PC via the Touch Pro.
Personally I bought a copy of rdm+. Logmein is a great company though.
Good info, thanks.
I have not looked into this yet, but I am guessing the best part about this software is that you don't have to open up ports on your firewall to allow RDP through? The software takes care of tunneling that for ya?
If so thats sweet.
A bit off topic but I use GoToAssist https://express.gotoassist.com/ and really like it. Don't have to worry about opening ports to control users desktops...sure beats trying to walk someone through simple fixes.
cforster said:
Good info, thanks.
I have not looked into this yet, but I am guessing the best part about this software is that you don't have to open up ports on your firewall to allow RDP through? The software takes care of tunneling that for ya?
If so thats sweet.
A bit off topic but I use GoToAssist https://express.gotoassist.com/ and really like it. Don't have to worry about opening ports to control users desktops...sure beats trying to walk someone through simple fixes.
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As the client is web based, it uses port 80 (http) for traffic, so you don't have to mess around with your router.
...warning -- as it is client based you have a running app on your host PC that is potentially a backdoor to your computer controlled by a third party.
Remote Desktop is your own locally controlled app where you are left in sole control. Just a fair warning.
Keystone said:
...warning -- as it is client based you have a running app on your host PC that is potentially a backdoor to your computer controlled by a third party.
Remote Desktop is your own locally controlled app where you are left in sole control. Just a fair warning.
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LogMeIn has a number of security features...you can have a separate login password for each computer you access, as well as a number of other little things you can do for your personal comfort.
LogMeIn is a proven app that's been around forever. Alot of people use it.
Just provided a fair warning -- a third party (beyond your control) ultimately controls the remote desktop access to your computer. I'm not knocking them -- just stating non-opinionated reality. It's up to users to trust that company and its security.
Now for my opinion: personally, I much prefer using a free DNS service to have an easy link to my home IP and then personally configure my own router and Remote Desktop app. It's then only me and the OS that open up security threats. Taking easier routes such as Logmein do increase threats. Cost and balance. It's up to each-their-own to decide.
...beyond that, why the Sprint specific title for this thread?
Any internet enabled WM device can use logmein.
There are many others carriers than just Sprint who have released the CDMA Raphael
Keystone said:
...beyond that, why the Sprint specific title for this thread?
Any internet enabled WM device can use logmein.
There are many others carriers than just Sprint who have released the CDMA Raphael
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I did it as a step-by-step for the Sprint Touch Pro users out there. There weren't any threads in the Raphael forum explaining how to get it done.
myculito said:
I did it as a step-by-step for the Sprint Touch Pro users out there.
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Again, you posted nothing that is Sprint nor CDMA Raphael specific.
Except for the Opera issues -- common to all Diamond and Raphaels -- nothing you presented excludes other carriers and WM phones. So, if you're presenting info, why limit it to only your carrier?
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Again, you posted nothing that is Sprint nor CDMA Raphael specific.
Except for the Opera issues -- common to all Diamond and Raphaels -- nothing you presented excludes other carriers and WM phones. So, if you're presenting info, why limit it to only your carrier?
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By posting it here, those that are in this forum could search for it. It's not Sprint-specific per-se, but it is available here for those searching the Raphael CDMA forum for remote access.
Keystone, you're threadjacking at this point. If you have nothing of value to add to this thread, then stay away and move on.
Because one may only be familiar with their carrier it's silly to initiate discussion just to that carrier when there is no reason to do so. Doing so just adds to potential confusion -- particularly to those doing a forum search and glancing at thread titles. Too often I see replies in such threads with the likes of 'must I be on Sprint?' and 'will this work for me'? Or people will just skip over your thread and assume that it's nothing to do with them. It's just best to keep things simple and accurate and avoid going out of the way to exclude others.
The value that I added to this thread was to correctly ellaborate that this software is applicable to all users and carriers rather than your implication that it's for those on Sprint -- as retained in your thread title.
mycuilito, I am sorry that I have offended you -- it was not my intention.
I see several steam apps, (as in Valve's digital distribution service) on the market, but as they likely require me to enter my information I thought I'd check in here first and see if anyone is actually using one without issue.
Has anyone tried any of them? I dont want to enter my information into anything that might be malicious
I've been fantasizing about a Steam app for android [or onlive], but I don't think there's any reasonable way to actually play your Steam games since they're windows (or mac) only, aside from doing something like vnc or some onlive-like service. I'm not familiar with any of the apps out there, but I wouldn't bother. At best it looks like they just offer a quick way into the forums, etc.
On a side note, onlive may eventually be available. Supposedly the Flyer has some capability, and I vaguely remember reading an article on Onlive developing more apps and a 2nd gen controller to be used on devices other than their microconsole.
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I've been fantasizing about a Steam app for android [or onlive], but I don't think there's any reasonable way to actually play your Steam games since they're windows (or mac) only, aside from doing something like vnc or some onlive-like service. I'm not familiar with any of the apps out there, but I wouldn't bother. At best it looks like they just offer a quick way into the forums, etc.
On a side note, onlive may eventually be available. Supposedly the Flyer has some capability, and I vaguely remember reading an article on Onlive developing more apps and a 2nd gen controller to be used on devices other than their microconsole.
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Haha, I suppose I should have posted what I wanted to do... durr.
I'm really just looking for a nice, integrated storefront in widget form instead of as a webpage. That, plus steam friends/community functionality, would be all I really want from a steam app.
I of course realize there is no way that we're going to be playing our steam games on our Nooks any time soon
I have a steamapp on my nexus one, All it can do is show you who is online, and a bit of other information. No chat APIs have been released by valve, there isn't much you can do that you can't do on the webpage
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pwned.steamfriends
That looks to be about what I wanted. Much thanks
Do you know if it has a widget, or is it just a straight app?
Hi there,
I'm looking for opinions from anyone who has used the RealVNC client on their Prime. How well does it work? Any problems with the keyboard?
I'm looking for a solution to allow me to access my server and run an IDE remotely.
Thanks.
Used it, but not in anger. Had a few problems filling in forms on a web page - and issues with the vnc server in ubuntu being dire (had to install another package).
My wireless is a bit slow too (not just the prime, my 2nd desktop struggles to connect by wifi in a small bunglow!)
Why not use splashtop?
Kreeeee said:
Why not use splashtop?
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1. I've never heard of it.
2. You haven't told me what you think of it.
3. You haven't told me what features it has in excess of VNC.
4. You haven't told me that you've evaluated both pieces of software and concluded that Splashtop was the best for reasons a, b and c.
5. Looking at the website, it doesn't support Linux.
We are seeking a method to hack into the Vizio WiFi (internet enabled) TVs which we believe run on Android, and add apps. The first app would be a browser, Chrome for example.
Please let us know if you have knowledge of how to do this.
andersontaylor said:
We are seeking a method to hack into the Vizio WiFi (internet enabled) TVs which we believe run on Android, and add apps. The first app would be a browser, Chrome for example.
Please let us know if you have knowledge of how to do this.
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They do not run on android, unless you somehow got ahold of a brand new 2013 model that is based on the same firmware in Vizio's Co-Star (the Google TV box by Vizio) - and I'm not even sure the new line of TVs will be 'GoogleTV based', I just know they plan on dropping Yahoo... hopefully that firmware is retro-active and I can upgrade to it... doubtful, very doubtful, but still - hopefully?
My Vizio E3D470VX uses Yahoo! internet TV services.... which (IMO) suck. From what probing has been done, it appears to run on Linux, possibly a modded version of Ubuntu which supports the Yahoo! TV apps... more like widgets in my opinion, but whatever at least its 3D.
Here is what is known so far: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36898270
Here is what it could look like *IF* it did run android / was based on Google TV similar to the new Vizio Co-star box: http://www.googletvforum.org/forum/...into-3-000-vizio-samsung-lg-look-like-tv.html
Honestly I was kind of mad when I saw an article about the Co-Star Google TV box.... because it had the EXACT same remote sitting next to it, with the qwerty keyboard on the back, just like my remote has.... Only the qwerty keyboard on my remote never gets used and is pointless..... I really hope someone can hack this to run some form of android, or even a linux based XBMC add-on ... at the least some sort of custom firmware option... anything should be better than what it is, especially the interface for DLNA/UPNP and USB drives....
Simple solution: buy equiso from your local wal-mart. Plug it into the hdmi port in the back. From equiso, run any Android apps you want from the App Store. Need to have Wi-Fi or a wireless tether for internet access, FYI. Equiso runs Android 4.3 I believe.
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My current laptop is going on 6 years old which should tell you that I don't push it very hard as far as computing power goes. Mostly what I'm doing with the laptop is email and web browsing - which is why I'm thinking the Tranformer prime + dock might be a good replacement for it.
I already know how to get my company email on it since I'm a long time Android phone user so that's not an issue.
If I were able to establish a VPN connection to the corporate network, that would clear up the few reservations I have in that if I could VPN in, then I could use remote desktop to connect to my desktop PC and do anything I needed to do that way. The issue is I'm not going to get any help our of our network administrator.
Personal devices are allowed as long as you agree to and sign the remote access and mobile devices policies. What I currently have is the installer for the Cisco VPN client (not AnyConnect) and a .pcf file. To get remote access from a Windows laptop I just have to install the client and import the .pcf file and I'm in business. For anything else I may need, its legal according to the policies but I'm just not going to get any help with it.
It looks like a lot of the connection information is in the .pcf file I use on Windows - but the password seems to be encrypted. Is there some client, either built in to the TP ICS build or that I can get from the market that would allow me to just import that .pcf file like I can in the regular VPN client? Or is there some other way to extract the information I need from the .pcf file. Like I said the network admin is extremely unhelpful and whatever I do will have to be using the resources available and on my own dime.
This is an important issue for me in that if I can't get some confidence before purchasing...I may have to stick with the Windows laptop. Anyone else familiar with this situation? I'm sure I can't be the only one.