Remote Control Web Controller user interface

The Remote Control Web Controller interface provides browser-based access to the remote target desktop. The interface contains a session header, a remote desktop area, a session mode selector, and menus that provide quick access to common actions. The main session area displays the desktop of the remote target, and the user can interact with the remote target directly from the browser by using keyboard and mouse input while the remote desktop is updated in real time during the session.
Figure 1. We Controller user interface

BigFix Remote Control Web Controller UI.

Session header

The session header is displayed at the top of the page. The header contains the following information:
  • Target IP address
  • Target hostname
  • Current session mode
  • Session control buttons
The session control buttons include:
  • Information
  • Help
  • Disconnect
The information icon opens the BigFix Remote Control product documentation. The help icon opens information about the Remote Control Web Controller interface, including copyright information and the current build number. The help window displays information such as:
  • Product name
  • Copyright information
  • Trademark information
  • Third-party code information
  • Build number
The Disconnect button ends the current remote control session. When the session is disconnected, the browser-based session is terminated, and the user can return to Lite Web Portal and start another session.
Figure 2. Start Broker Session


Session mode selector

The session mode selector is displayed above the remote desktop area. The selector can be used to change the current session mode. The available modes depend on the configured policies and target capabilities.
Figure 3. Session Modes

Session mode selector open with options Active and Monitor.
The available modes include:
  • Active
  • Monitor
When the session mode is changed, the remote target session behavior is updated immediately.

Session actions menu

The session actions menu provides quick access to commonly used remote control actions.
Figure 4. Session Actions Menu icon

Session Actions Menu icon (monitor with arrow)
Typical default actions include:
  • Inject Ctrl + Alt + Del
  • Inject Alt + F4
  • Inject Alt + Tab
  • Inject Alt + Enter
  • Inject Control + Esc
  • Open Administrator Command Prompt
  • Open Command Prompt
  • Open Task Manager
  • Open Control Panel
  • Open Windows Explorer
Figure 5. Perform Action in Target

Session Actions menu with 'Perform Action in Target' shortcuts and Clipboard transfer options.
These actions can be used to perform common operating system tasks on the remote target without manually typing the keyboard combinations.

Clipboard transfer menu

The clipboard transfer menu provides options for clipboard sharing between the controller and the remote target. The available options include:
  • Send clipboard text
  • Pull clipboard text
Clipboard actions can be used to transfer text between the local system and the remote target during the session.

Edit

It allows the user to edit the browser window title.