MED-V Client Tools

MED-V includes the following client tools:

File Transfer Tool

The File Transfer Tool can be used to copy files or folders from the MED-V workspace to the host and vice versa.

Note   The File Transfer Tool is enabled only when the MED-V workspace is running.

To copy files or folders from a MED-V workspace that is currently running

  1. In the notification area, right-click the MED-V icon.

  2. On the submenu, point to Tools, and then click File Transfer.

  3. In the File Transfer tool, in the Select transfer direction field, click one of the following transfer options:

    • Copy from My Computer to 'default workspace' Workspace—Transfer a file or folder from the host to the active MED-V workspace.

    • Copy from 'default workspace' Workspace to My Computer—Transfer a file or folder from the active MED-V workspace to the host.

  4. Select the file or folder to copy by doing one of the following:

    • In the File to copy field, type the full path to the directory where the file or folder to copy is located.

    • Click Browse to browse the directory where the file or folder to copy is located.

  5. Select the Copy a folder check box to copy an entire folder.

  6. Select the destination where the file is being transferred by doing one of the following:

    • In the Destination field, type the full path of the directory where the file or folder will be transferred.

    • Click Browse to browse to the directory where the file or folder will be transferred.

  7. Click Start.

    The file transfer begins.

Image Downloads

When a new image update is available for a MED-V workspace and the MED-V workspace is active, the user receives a message indicating that a new image is ready for download.

To view available images for download

  1. In the notification area, right-click the MED-V icon.

  2. On the submenu, point to Tools, and then click Image Downloads.

    All available image downloads are displayed.

Diagnostics

The diagnostics tool provides all diagnostic information.

To view diagnostics

  1. In the notification area, right-click the MED-V icon.

  2. On the submenu, point to Help, and then click MED-V Diagnostics.

  3. In the Diagnostics tool, review all diagnostic information.

The following functions can be performed using the diagnostic tool:

  • Gather diagnostic logs—Gather the diagnostic logs, and place them on the desktop.

  • Update policy—The MED-V workspace policy automatically connects to the MED-V server to refresh the policy every 15 minutes. However, a user can use this option to perform a manual refresh immediately.

  • Enable or Disable diagnostic mode—Display the virtual machine window. This function is helpful when, for example, you need to see MED-V workspace windows that are not displayed.

  • Browse image store—View all available MED-V workspace images.