Cisco softphone via VDI without VPN

[safety2008]

Cisco softphone via VDI without VPN

Would anyone have info on this. we are starting a Citrix VDI project with the intent of eliminating the need for users to have VPN. I am trying to figure a way to give them their extension via the VDI desktop without VPN.

Thoughts?

[Terry Cheema]

If you are referring to Cisco CIPC, it may work technically but its not supported. 

Refer here:  http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/cipc/8_6_4/CIPC_BK_C6B0FEBA_00_cisco-ip-communicator-864-release.html#CIPC_RF_A5233D61_00

Platform Requirements

The following table lists PC requirements and the operating systems on which Cisco IP Communicator runs.

Note

Cisco IP Communicator does not support Windows Vista or Windows 7 Fast User Switching. Cisco IP Communicator is not supported in VMWare, Citrix, Terminal Services, Remote Desktop or other thin client environments. Cisco IP Communicator is supported only Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 as shown in the following table. Cisco IP Communicator supports x86-based processors running a 32-bit OS; 64-bit OSs are supported on Windows 7 (WoW64) and Windows 8. This integration runs as a 32-bit application in 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8. All other supported operating systems are 32-bit only.

But if you are talking about Jabber then it may be supported with VMXE.

Refer here: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collaboration-endpoints/virtualization-experience-media-engine/index.html

-Terry

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[safety2008]

Terry,

I thank you for responding. I have seen these documents before, was hoping for a real user experience. And even with jabber via VEME I am told that VPN would still be required. very confusing. but I really appreciate you taking the time. Enjoy this w/e.