Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite 5.10 introduced Quest Software’s first multi-monitor enhancements for published desktops (seamless windows applications always offered multi-monitor support).  So what are the new enhancements, above and beyond what the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client 6.1 offers?

1. Support for monitors of different resolutions, i.e. 1920×1200 for one monitor and 1400×900 for another (maximum total resolution of 4096 x 2048)
2. Applications maximize on on the primary monitor.
3. Applications remember their previous position.
4. Windows Taskbar confined to the primary monitor.
5. Windows Start Menu confined to the primary monitor.

Multi-monitor enhancements are not trivial, so they will continue to be improved over time.  Below is a diagram of the current features as of version 5.10 (using the Windows Client):

So how does one enable these features?  The features require both updated server and client components, then the client settings must have “Span multiple monitors when in full screen mode” selected. 

• Windows Terminal Services - Virtual Access Suite 5.10.228.158 or higher
• Computer Services (VDI) - Provision Networks Tools (pntools.msi) 5.10.228.158 or higher
• Provision Networks AppPortal, Remote Desktop Connection (pntsc.exe) or Web-IT client version 5.10.228.158 or higher (screenshots below)

Provision AppPortal Client Display Settings:

Provision Networks Remote Desktop Connection - Display Settings:

Provision Networks Web-IT Admin Display Settings:

 

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