At XenApp Level: WebCam for Remote Desktops
The Fabulatech’s “WebCam for Remote Desktops” integrates with RDP and ICA protocols by installing its own WebCam drivers called “FabulaTech WebCam”.
The another important fact to consider is this driver server side driver will in-turn attempts to communicate to user device via drivers installed on user device. If there are multiple webcam driver software installed on the client, this “FabulaTech WebCam” driver by default uses “Auto Select” option to detect appropriate driver that is most suitable for the choosen RDP/ICA session. However, it also gives you an option to force use of particular driver on the client device for any troubleshooting.
Skype works fine over RDP with WebCam using “FabulaTech WebCam”. Tested even Video Calling and its working fine in both RDP/ICA sessions.
Whereas Adobe Presenter fails to record and play even when run via RDP/ICA.
In RDP:
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Error
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Application encountered a graphics error. Ensure that your graphics card drivers are up to date.
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OK
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In ICA:
There is a Citrix Released HotFix for XenApp exists that is supposed to have WebCam access issues fixed.
In addition to Microsoft Office Communicator and Lync, XenApp now supports the use of Web cams in conjunction with the following communication software published on XenApp 6.5 servers:
- Citrix GoToMeeting with HD Faces
- Skype
- Adobe Connect
At XenDesktop Level: Avistar C3 Integrator™ for Citrix
The Avistar C3 Integrator™ for Citrix solution enables all Avistar videoconferencing functionality to be delivered using Citrix XenDesktop and Citrix XenApp.
It’s also recommended by Citrix for XenDesktop: Avistar C3 Integrator™ – Citrix Edition
The Avistar C3 Integrator™ solution allows end users to experience a feature rich desktop videoconferencing experience that is designed to work in harmony with network and server resources, while leveraging all the benefits that the Citrix architecture, and more importantly the Citrix XenDesktop solution has to offer.
