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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
So, I'm having a blast with my new nook. So far it's done just about everything I've asked of it. But not this. My office has citrix remote access that is working fine for the ipad, and is in testing for a few approved android devices. Since I work with the guys who manage it, I ran a test or two today to see how the NC performs.
The good? Got connected. The bad? I get an SSL/TLS JSSE error when I try to launch apps. So, what's the deal? Do I need to get android 2.2 or is my fix something else? If it's just 2.2, then I'll wait for the rumored update probably.
Would a nookie froyo boot sd work well enough to test this out? If so I've got a spare card with honeycomb that might be getting wiped.
*rooted nook color 1.1 with the 'monster pack' bootable sd image*
also have the same problem! Let me know if you find a solution.
Yes you need at least 2.2. I'm running CM7 on my nook and the Citrix receiver works great. I also use it on my HTC EVO on 2.2 and it works there as well.
Yes the bookie froyo SD bootable should work fine.
huh, got busy and never got a chance to check back. from what I've read, if you install the certificate you can get access. however, there's no option on my nook to install from SD card.
still looking into this when i have time, just haven't really had time.
That's weird. I am using the Citrix receiver on my stock rooted NC and haven't seen any issues (yet). Granted, I only used the VNC app to remote into my work computer but it worked flawlessly.
Are you using the Citrix Receiver or the Citrix Labs Receiver. I know I have just the Receiver. Not sure what the difference is between the two (haven't really looked that closely) but it might be somthing to check.
Try to save the link to the app usually in the form of *.ica file type. Then launch that file through astro. I used this workaround on my Streak.
Using CM7 n30, Citrix wouldn't accepting SSL certificate initially but problem went away after n12 or so, working fine since.
Ok, did a little reading, and found the system reqs for citrix reciever.
Device
Citrix Receiver supports Android mobile devices with operating system 2.0 or later.
About Secure Connections and SSL Certificates
When securing remote connections using SSL, the mobile device verifies the authenticity of the remote gateway's SSL certificate against a local store of trusted root certificate authorities. The device automatically recognizes commercially issued certificates (such as VeriSign and Thawte) provided the root certificate for the certificate authority exists in the local keystore.
Private (Self-signed) Certificates
If a private certificate is installed on the remote gateway, the root certificate for the organization's certificate authority must be installed on the mobile device in order to successfully access Citrix resources using the Citrix Receiver.
Note: If the remote gateway's certificate cannot be verified upon connection (because the root certificate is not included in the local keystore), an untrusted certificate warning appears. If a user chooses to continue through the warning, a list of applications is displayed; however, application fails to launch.
Importing Root Certificates on Android Devices
Android devices currently do not support automatic import of root certificates. More importantly, gaining root access to a device or changing the keystore can result in an inoperable device.
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Pretty sure we're using self signed certificates at my workplace, and I can get it, I just am not sure how to install/import it. Our remote access guy mentioned that on his android device he can go to security and then import a cert from the SD card, but if that option is on the Nook, I missed it under Nook Color Tools.
The other thing is that the cert needs to be exported to .p12, which should be trivial if we can actually find/activate the import from SD option.
rico posted on a thread on androidtablets.net
The setting in stock Android 2.1, can allow for apps secure certificates. In the NC, most SSL sites work automatically, but for those which require a more manual approach, I think the stock Android setting is need. So far I haven't found how to turn this setting on.
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soo..... looks like unless i go from rooted to rom'ed, i'm scr*wed.
maybe after the rumored/legendary/elusive/mythical update that is coming any day now from B&N?
Nook Certs Import
I'm using CM7, running Gingerbread. Under Settings>Location & Security there is an option to Install from SD card.
I just don't know where to get a certificate that works.
envygreen said:
Ok, did a little reading, and found the system reqs for citrix reciever.
Pretty sure we're using self signed certificates at my workplace, and I can get it, I just am not sure how to install/import it. Our remote access guy mentioned that on his android device he can go to security and then import a cert from the SD card, but if that option is on the Nook, I missed it under Nook Color Tools.
The other thing is that the cert needs to be exported to .p12, which should be trivial if we can actually find/activate the import from SD option.
rico posted on a thread on androidtablets.net
soo..... looks like unless i go from rooted to rom'ed, i'm scr*wed.
maybe after the rumored/legendary/elusive/mythical update that is coming any day now from B&N?
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Try running one of the SD card builds of CM7.
as suggested, I got a working SD bootable CM7 build running, and was able to connect with no issues, so it's purely a problem with older (2.1?) builds of android. The remote access guy here says that he believes that was resolved in 2.2 or even a late build of 2.1.
to clarify, i did NOT have to import a root or mid level cert from the SD card. once I was on (CM7) 2.3, citrix reciever just worked but on (rooted) 2.1 it did not.
Not sure what the fix is, if any, for anyone running a rooted nook instead of a custom rom. if I find a fix I'll update though.
I too find i can't get citrix working on a stick 1.1 rooted nook. It'll make the initial connection but wont bring up the desktop window. Is there an explanation and a workaround?
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I too find i can't get citrix working on a stick 1.1 rooted nook. It'll make the initial connection but wont bring up the desktop window. Is there an explanation and a workaround?
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For me it works perfectly on my Epic 4g (Froyo), but not on my Xoom (HC3.1), where it would obviously be much more useful. Get my list of published apps but when I launch just sits at waiting. Same exact settings, very fustrating.
Citrix Reciever "The Server encountered an error"
All, I'm have a rooted NC that's at 1.2 running 2.2 (sorry, I'm not 100% on the right verbiage to use)
I downloaded and installed Citrix Receiver from the market. I enter all of my settings and it shows me my published apps. However, when I try to click on anyone of them I gett the following.
Server error "The server encountered an error."
Any idea on the fix?
I have written a new Windows GPS application for outdoor activities. It uses free maps from the internet, and shows road maps, satellite images and, in the UK, OS maps. It has a simple route planner and records trails of the path taken.
It differs from existing applications I could find in that it can download data for an area using a home broadband connection, and then work offline in the field. This avoid excessive data charges when roaming, and also allows the program to be used where there is no phone signal.
The program comes in 2 versions - a desktop one for XP/Vista/Win7 and a mobile one for Win CE, WinMo 5 & 6 (but not yet 7). It works on legacy Win CE SatNav systems. The desktop version can download data to the mobile device or, if it has internet access, the mobile unit can download its own data.
I hope sell a version of this, but am currently finishing the development. If any-one would like to try it and provide feedback, I would be very grateful.
Where to download a trial-version from?
If any-one would like to try it and provide feedback, I would be very grateful.
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Ok i am a UK user and would like to test your software my device is a htc diamond VGA my PC is running win7 quad core ATI CrossFire ,I will PM my email
Please send me a private message if you want to try it, and I'll send the download link. I want to limit the number of users until I'm reasonably certain its working reliably.
Has anyone been able to successfully use Citrix on their TouchPad? It's one of the features I was really looking forward to, being able to access my work's citrix site from my tablet.
Any information on how to set up the Citrix Receiver?
Any information on if it's possible to install the Citrix ICA Client onto the TouchPad so I can just launch from the web browser?
There seems to be zero information on the web for this so hoping anyone here could help. Thanks!
blckngldhwk said:
Has anyone been able to successfully use Citrix on their TouchPad? It's one of the features I was really looking forward to, being able to access my work's citrix site from my tablet.
Any information on how to set up the Citrix Receiver?
Any information on if it's possible to install the Citrix ICA Client onto the TouchPad so I can just launch from the web browser?
There seems to be zero information on the web for this so hoping anyone here could help. Thanks!
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There is zero information because there simply is not a WebOS client for Citrix ... yet. They have clients for Android, iWhatever, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Windows, Linux and osX so far.
Who knows, maybe a resurgence of WebOS will interest them. Otherwise, Android for Touchpad is coming soon enough (if you're into that).
@nunjabusiness
But the CITRIX Client (Receiver) is available and should work. The question is, how it will be configured. The same client I am already using on iPad and have no problems. But the version for Touchpad seems not to work.
I would like to help you but ...
Where did you get the Citrix Receiver? I'm here in France and I find it nowhere !!!
The Citrix Receiver for WebOS is in the HP App Catalog (at least here in the US). I haven't been able to get it to work, as our Citrix env has two-factor auth and isn't accessible directly from any of the Receivers. On my Galaxy Tab I was able to use the Receiver to launch the .ica file that gets downloaded (using the mobile FF browser), but the browser on the TP doesn't appear to download the .ica file properly (inside of it is a redirect instead of connection parameters), so there's no possibility to launch the Receiver manually with that file.
I went as far as to put UbuntuChroot on, and get the arm-based Receiver for Linux, but that segfaults when run. If I have a chance, i might try pulling the plugin off of my Atrix Webtop and use that within UC. I'll report back if that is successful.
Hi mates..
Can anyone please tell how t configure Hotspot Shield? My problem is that Market is blocked in my country and the only way to access it is by changing my IP..
I tried adding VPN in the settings/wireless and networks menu but it doesn't work..
I also tried VPN Connections 0.99 app but it FCs when I try to connect..
I think it requires a custom kernel but I hope somone knows how to use it in stock ROM/kernel..
Any help is highly appreciated..
Thanks..
Sent from my 7" slab with a tab
No one?
Sent from my 7" slab with a tab
use ssh tunneling!
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..Market is blocked in my country and the only way to access it is by changing my IP..
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Hi pal,
Sorry but I know nothing about Hotspot Shield neither would I trust anyone to secure my data on my behalf when I can do it myself, especially if american!
Maybe this could help you, not only Androidwise: you could use it for all your web activities (BTW what's your country?)
You can use "SSH Tunnel Beta" from the market.
As you cannot access it I am posting the apk.
Or you could search SSHTunnel(BETA) v1.6.0beta.apk on google and you might find it.
Works like a charm, I use it to encrypt and to change my IP, whatismyip.org correctly reports the IP of the ssh server.
You need an ssh server to act as a proxy obviously.
(alternative is an proxy but firemole is not available on android)
All you need is a linux box in a datacenter.
Provider gives you root and password that you should change to something super secure, adduser name, disable root logins (/etc/ssh/sshd_config) and a few more things to be secure or if you like to risk.. just use the provided rootassword on your ssh tunnel app
I hire from www.leaseweb.com which is in NL or DE, you can get a VPS linux from many providers and they cost under 10 euro / month or get superb dedicated servers like I do if you have a use for them . Bandwidth is great but depends from the network in you country and also on the backbones used but you hardly care about this others are www.lowendbox.com and www.vps4you.it that offer 30 day trial
Hope this helps and doesn't just confuse you... But if you live in a country where things are banned I guess this would upgrade your web freedom
Now lets get back to work
G
PS you could also use it on your wireless router (get a www.dd-wrt.com / opnwrt / pfsense capable router) and you're done house/firm-wide
Thanks alot for the info mate
I'll see what I can do and report back..
Really appreciate your help
PS. btw am from Sudan..