Installation & License Registration

Installation & License Registration

Introduction

This guide is designed to walk you through your first Thinfinity® Workspace installation. We will focus on the most streamlined installation process, which involves deploying all components on a single server. Although this simplified installation is not recommended for production environments, it serves as an ideal approach for testing and evaluation purposes.

This configuration allows you to establish connections to both the localhost (where Thinfinity is installed) and other machines within the network, providing a solid foundation to explore the capabilities of this innovative virtual desktop solution.

System Requirements

Web Client (End User)


OS independent.
No need to install any plug-ins on the end-user side.
HTML5-compliant Web Browser required. 

Gateway Services Machine


Supported Windows Versions:

Windows 8 (64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2019 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2022 (64-bit)

Remote Desktop Machine


Supported Windows Versions:

Windows 8 (64-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2019 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2022 (64-bit)

Hardware Requirements

CPU: 4 cores
RAM: 8 GB

Notes
Gateway and Server functions can be efficiently consolidated on a single hardware platform, depending on your specific requirements.
 

Download and Install

1. Download the latest version of Thinfinity Workspace from the product download page.

2. Run the installer on the designated computer and in the first dialog of the wizard click Next. 

3. Carefully read the End-User License Agreement, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement then click Next to proceed.
 
4. The installation options are presented: Select the default option, All Components and click Next. 



  1. All Components: Choose this option for a standalone installation. Both a Thinfinity Services and Gateway Services installation coexist in the same computer. Also, this installation can work together with others in scaling and load balancing scenarios, for details, see Advanced Architectures.
  2. Broker and HTML5 Services: Choose this option to use a scaling and load balancing configuration. A Thinfinity Services installation works together with at least one gateway installation and other Thinfinity Services installation(s). For details, see Advanced Architectures.
  3. Reverse Gateway Only: Choose this option only if you are using a scaling and load balancing configuration. A Gateway Services installation works together with two or more Thinfinity Services installations. For details, see Advanced Architectures.
  4. Workspace Agent: This option allows the creation an RDP connection that doesn't require opening any inbound ports. For details, see Advanced Architectures.
NotesThis versatile installer can also be used to deploy Thinfinity in load-balanced scenarios, with multiple machines that can scale across various tenants and networks. To explore advanced installation options and learn how to implement them within your organization, we encourage you to book a demo. 
Also, to explore our adaptable deployment options encompassing On-Premises, Hybrid, and Cloud, schedule a call with one of our specialists.

5. Choose the destination folder, then click Next to proceed.



6. The confirmation screen indicates that the installation process was successfully completed.

License Registration

Launch the Thinfinity Workspace Configuration Manager. A prompt will appear asking if you wish to implement changes to your device. Select Yes. In the Configuration Manager dialog window navigate to the License tab. 




Getting a Trial Serial Number 

If you're interested in trying the product before making a commitment, you can get a new trial serial number directly from the Product Activation Wizard. During the process, the activation wizard will provide you with different options to choose from.




Select Get a new Trial Serial Number and click Next. You will be redirected to the Trial License Request page where you can fill in the details of your company. Our Sales department will get in touch promptly and you will receive an email from contact@cybelesoft.com with your serial number. Please ensure to check your spam folder in case it's redirected there. See the following sections for details on how to activate a serial number online and offline. 

Activating a Serial Number Online

Select Activate a Serial Number online then click Next to display the dialog shown below.
  1. License: Select the Thinfinity Workspace version for which you want to activate the serial number then the email address you used to request it.  
  2. Serial Number: Enter the serial number composed of a series of 32 alphanumeric characters separated by hyphens. 
  3. Primary: If you installed the License Server administrator, enter the License Server URL. Otherwise, leave this blank. Click Next to continue.



Once the serial number is entered and accepted, a success message will appear indicating successful activation. Click Finish to complete the process. 

Activating a Serial Number Offline

Offline activation of a Manual License or of a Serial Number is designed for systems that either lack an internet connection or have an internet connection severely restricted by stringent security policies, preventing standard activation methods.

Select Activate a Serial Number Offline to display dialog shown below. 
  1. License: By default, the latest version of Thinfinity Workspace is selected. Change if applicable.
  2. Serial: Enter the serial number you received after you purchased Thinfinity Workspace.
  3. Activation Key: After you press Generate Manual Key, a Manual Activation Key will appear in this field. Send this Manual Activation Key to support@cybelesoft.com.
The support team will reply with the Manual License, a code that you will enter in the Serial field. Click Next to finish the offline activation of your serial number. 




If any issues arise, don't hesitate to contact us.

Conclusion

Congratulations on successfully completing the Thinfinity Workspace installation. You now have a fully functional environment that allows seamless access to applications, desktops, data, and hosts via an HTML5-compatible browser on any device.

To further enhance your experience and make the most out of your Thinfinity Workspace environment, we encourage you to explore our additional articles on how to configure your first RDP connection and publish your first RemoteApp. These resources will help you connect securely to remote computers and publish remote applications to users easily.

First RDP Connection
        
         Full Desktop
  1. How to configure your first RDP connection Terminal Server
    Instructions on how to successfully configure your first RDP connection.
  2. How to configure your first RDP connection Jump Server
    Instructions on how to successfully configure your first RDP connection.
        Single Application (RemoteApp)
  1. How to configure your first RemoteApp (Local Host)
    Instructions on how to successfully configure your first RemoteApp through RDP connection.
  2. How to configure your first RemoteApp Jump Server
    Instructions on how to successfully configure your first RemoteApp through RDP connection.

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