IXIA IxOS, Installation Manual

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3 Running Ixia Applications
Ixia test applications are designed to provide a wide range of innovative test features and soph-
isticated testing capabilities. To successfully take advantage of Ixia test applications, use the Ixia
Application Server, which will provide great flexibility in executing test sessions, especially in cir-
cumstances where you need to temporarily disconnect from the test session in progress, and then
reconnect at a later time. Additionally, Ixia applications such as IxNetwork and IxLoad can be
remotely executed on the Ixia Application Server through Microsoft’s remote desktop client.
A properly configured Ixia Application Server running Microsoft Terminal Controller can provide the fol-
lowing specific benefits:
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Supports multiple users simultaneously
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Requires only a single Ixia test application installation on the application server instead of
installing on all end-user computers
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Frees up the end-user’s computer
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Supports disconnect/reconnect from the test session in progress
Configuration
The Ixia chassis, the Ixia Application Server, and the end-users’ computers are all connected via a cor-
porate intranet or internet. Ixia test applications will be installed only on the Ixia Application Server.
No installation is required for the individual end-user’s laptop or PC. The end-user’s computer is used
to run the Microsoft Remote Desktop client.
The standard Ixia Application Server can support a single remote user, while the High-Performance
Ixia Application Server can support up to ten simultaneous remote users.
The Ixia Application Server operating system is Microsoft Windows Server 2012 64-bit Standard Edition
with 10 Remote Desktop user licenses.
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