The issue of pinned items I'll leave for Ivan and Pim to address , as they have way more experience with tweaking .INI settings.
I'm afraid that there's no good answer for dealing with scenarios where settings randomly do not persist, other than checking the log file for clues around the time the issue occurs. I also checked the log file you attached to update #19, and just like Ivan and Pim already stated, pretty much everything seems to work fine.
I have a few minor notes and comments, but none of the issues I highlight below will result in settings not persisting...
2017-05-09 13:34:36.660 [DEBUG] Logging to file '\\...\uemprofiles\...\logs'
Not a problem at all, but unlike the Flex config files path and the profile archive path settings (which should point to a folder), the log file path should include a file name. With this configuration, you'll end up with a log file called "logs". Again, not a technical problem, but probably easier to specify something like \\...\uemprofiles\...\logs\FlexEngine.log instead.
ADMX-based settings only support actual policies, that is, settings that live under HKCU\Software\Policies\... registry locations. Settings under the non-policy HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins\... location can be managed through UEM "Registry Settings" instead.
I'm surprised to see that the UEM Management Console allowed the creation of the SafeSend.xml config file based on this ADMX template. Thank you for bringing that to our attention.
Regedit.exe needing nearly 4 seconds to import a .REG file is rather slow (even though the file is 2.5 megabytes), so Pim's remark about antivirus settings is definitely something to check from a performance perspective.
Any particular reason why you're launching this at the end of the path-based import? The shortcuts have just been processed (actually, 10 of them are still scheduled to be created asynchronously), so this refresh will probably not achieve much (under most circumstances this will just result in an "Async UEM actions or UEM Refresh in progress" error message in the log file (actually, most probably in a "-1" log file, as the main log file will be in use)).
I am getting a windows 10 pc which does not run microsoft VPC. I have an existing XP guest VPC VHD I want to run under wmware workstation pro. I have done some research and it appears I install workstation pro in the host machine (windows 10), use workstation pro to convert the VHD to workstation format. Then I need to install vmware tools in the new guest virtual machine and make any necessary adjustments.
Do I have the sequence right? I assume vmware tools will run on the XP host. What adjustments might I need to make? Can you point me to any KB articles on this subject?
Any problem areas in the process or things to watch out for or things not to do?
Like described on VMware KB 2084896 that I posted previously, the tcpdump -i interfacename -w filename should be enough to capture traffic and write to a file.
Below is my proposed diagram which I am planning to implement.
In Edge I have 2 interfaces.
Interface#1 - 10.10.100.128/27
Interface#2 - 10.10.100.193/27
So from Edge Gateway perspective (ECMP Disabled) 2 equal paths to Physical Routers (R#1 & R2#)
So there are chances that the traffic may leave from Interface#1 & may get the return traffic on Interface#2
So in this case if I enable NAT in ESG will it work.
What is the recommended design in HA Mode to have single Edge Outside interface or the below design will work. ( Considering I will be using NAT in Edge GW in future)
Please find my notes (in red color) for your comments.
2017-05-09 13:34:36.660 [DEBUG] Logging to file '\\...\uemprofiles\...\logs'
Not a problem at all, but unlike the Flex config files path and the profile archive path settings (which should point to a folder), the log file path should include a file name. With this configuration, you'll end up with a log file called "logs". Again, not a technical problem, but probably easier to specify something like \\...\uemprofiles\...\logs\FlexEngine.log instead.
Note: Thank you for this comment, I will make it change
ADMX-based settings only support actual policies, that is, settings that live under HKCU\Software\Policies\... registry locations. Settings under the non-policy HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins\... location can be managed through UEM "Registry Settings" instead.
I'm surprised to see that the UEM Management Console allowed the creation of the SafeSend.xml config file based on this ADMX template. Thank you for bringing that to our attention.
Regedit.exe needing nearly 4 seconds to import a .REG file is rather slow (even though the file is 2.5 megabytes), so Pim's remark about antivirus settings is definitely something to check from a performance perspective.
Any particular reason why you're launching this at the end of the path-based import? The shortcuts have just been processed (actually, 10 of them are still scheduled to be created asynchronously), so this refresh will probably not achieve much (under most circumstances this will just result in an "Async UEM actions or UEM Refresh in progress" error message in the log file (actually, most probably in a "-1" log file, as the main log file will be in use)).
Note: I am using it due to the random error [see below attached image] that I am seeing
the below error may be related to app volumes (I am not sure).
Check the Windows Search service. It most likely is not started. We ran into similar issues a lot previously when we used Unidesk on top of Horizon. Haven't had any issue since using Linked Clones though. I will check my notes when I am back in office in case there is anything we documented earlier.
I am looking at VMware User Environment Manager as solution for user profile management in our Horizon 6/7 environment but would like to get feedback from users out there that actually have this in place. We are currently using Appsense but it is causing stability issues with Windows 10. I am performing my own tests but for those of you that have it in production will be able to tell me more about it.
I am after:
1. What issues are you seeing with it
2. What are you capturing in the profile
3. What is it not able to capture
4. Is there any stability or performance issues with the desktops
I need a solution that will capture all user customizations including browser bookmarks, MS Office 2016 suite customizations, email signatures, start menu and quick access pinnings, etc. Appreciate all of your feedback.