Cloud Workspaces Runbook for Western Union v1.0
Macrometa Cloud Workspaces is redefining our approach to remote work and productivity. As a cloud-based virtual environment, it enables effective access to your work tools and business-specific applications directly from your browser. The service includes a suite of tools designed for high performance and security, including remote browser access and remote desktops on the edge.
For Western Union, Cloud Workspaces provides the following key services:
- Remote Browser Acceleration (RBA) - to access the Western Union App for agents.
- Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) - providing remote Windows desktops.
Objective
This runbook provides a comprehensive guide on how to use the Western Union App and remote desktops from Cloud Workspaces efficiently. It includes steps for accessing the services and troubleshooting common issues.
Connecting to Workspaces
Ignore steps 1 and 2 if you are already logged into Cloud Workspaces.
Open your browser and enter the Workspaces URL. This URL connects you to the Workspace environment and displays a login screen.
Login with appropriate credentials to your workspace.
After logging in,
For first-time users, the Software Downloads screen is displayed for you to download the appropriate installer for the service you want to use. Refer to the respective guides for more details on the VDI and RBA installers. Click Homepage to proceed to the Workspaces homepage.
If you're a returning user, you are automatically redirected to the homepage. The services displayed in your homepage is based on your user subscription. The homepage below is for users subscribed to RBA and VDI.
If you missed the installers, click the Software Downloads menu from the sidebar.
The sidebar also provides access to the User Guide and Logout options. To view your username, click the user icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
Workspaces subscriptions
Cloud Workspaces has different tools in its toolbox which are available based on subscriptions. Depending on subscriptions, there are three classes of Cloud Workspace users:
- VDI users: Users with this subscription can only access the Windows VDI. After logging into Workspaces, the user has the following homepage:
- RBA users: Users in this group have the browser subscription and can access the WUPOS application using RBA.
- VDI and RBA users: These users have full access to the Workspaces toolbox, which includes the WUPOS application and the Windows VDI.
Next steps:
- For admins, visit the Workspace Management guide to configure your domain.
- For WUPOS users, continue with the steps highlighted in Using RBA to access the Western Union App.
- VDI users can continue with the setup process to start using remote desktops.