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Install Citrix Single-session OS Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) for Remote PC Access
How to download and install Citrix Single-session OS Virtual Delivery Agent 2203 for Remote PC access to a Windows 10 workstation.
The Citrix Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) allows people to remote connect to their Office PCs using Citrix Cloud gateway.
In this example, we are installing Citrix Single-session OS (VDA) 2203 LTSR on a Windows 10 21H2 workstation.
Download Citrix Workstation VDA
Download Single-session OS Virtual Delivery Agent 2203
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2203 LTSR, All Editions
https://www.citrix.com/en-gb/downloads/citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops/product-software/citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops-2203.html
Install Citrix Single-session OS VDA
The computer will be automatically restarted during the VDA installation
VDAWorkstationSetup_2203.exe
Right click - Run as administrator
Environment configuration
Select Remote PC Access
Core Components
VDA is automatically selected - click Next
Additional Components for Remote PC Access
Tick these components:
- Citrix Profile Management
- Citrix Profile Management WMI plug-in
Delivery Controller
Select Do it manually.
Add Citrix cloud connectors using their fully qualified DNS name (FQDN), test the connection, and click add.
Repeat these steps to add all of your Cloud Connectors
Features
Tick these features:
- Use Windows Remote Assistance
- Use Real-Time Audio Transport for audio
| Windows Remote Assistance | Allows Admins to shadow users remote PC sessions |
| Real-Time Audio Transport for audio | Enabling Real-Time Audio Transport can reduce network latency and improve audio stability. Enabling this feature is recommended if you use voice over IP or Teams calling. |
| Screen Sharing | Allows users to share their remote PC session with others |
Firewall
Configure firewall rules: Automatically
Click Next
Summary
Click Install to start the installation
The computer will automatically restart after you click close.
Diagnostics
Untick collect diagnostic information
Click Next
Finish Installation
Tick Restart Machine then click Finish
Citrix Single-session OS Virtual Delivery Agent has been installed.
The VDA will also need to be added to your "Remote PC" machine catalog and delivery group in Citrix Cloud.
Install Citrix Single-session OS VDA from the command line
Example: Command line to install Citrix Single-session OS VDA on Windows 10 for remote PC access
Open Command Prompt (run as Administrator)
VDAWorkstationSetup_2203.exe /remotepc /components vda /controllers "cloud-connector1.domain.com cloud-connector2.domain.com" /includeadditional "Citrix Profile Management" /includeadditional "Citrix Profile Management WMI Plugin" /enable_remote_assistance /enable_real_time_transport /quiet
Single-session OS VDA command line options
Add the /noreboot option to stop the computer from automatically restarting
| VDAWorkstationSetup_2203.exe | Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) setup |
| /remotepc | Install VDA for Remote PC Access |
| /components vda | Install the VDA component. Citrix Workspace app is not installed unless you add the plugins option |
| /includeadditional "Citrix Profile Management" | Include Citrix Profile Management component |
| /includeadditional "Citrix Profile Management WMI Plugin | Include Citrix Profile Management WMI plug-in component |
| /controllers cloud-connector.domain.com | Space-separated list of delivery controllers FQDNs, the list is enclosed in quotes |
| /enable_remote_assistance | Enable the Windows Remote Assistance feature |
| /enable_real_time_transport | Enable Real-Time Audio Transport for audio |
| /quiet | Silent installation |
Citrix Remote PC Access Recommended Network and Power Settings - TechLabs
Recommended network and power settings for Citrix Remote PC access to a Windows 10 computer
References:
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Install VDAs
https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/install-configure/install-vdas.htmlCitrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Install using the command line
https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/install-configure/install-command.htmlReferences:
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Install VDAs
https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/install-configure/install-vdas.html
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Install using the command line
https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/install-configure/install-command.html
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