RDP direct recording configurations without agent¶
The RDP direct recording configurations without agent module links a set of gateways to a set of machines in order to define the scope of recordable RDP direct sessions. The user then connects to an RDP service on the Edge Gateway, entering as their login a string of the form login:server, where server is the name or address declared for the machine; if the pair is allowed by a configuration, the session opens and recording starts.
This module therefore extends Machines management: only machines whose Without agent mode has been filled in are eligible.
Two prerequisites, one of them on the Edge Gateway
1. On the console side — the machine's Without agent mode box must be filled in, in particular its Name or address field: that value is what the user will type after the :. Without it the machine is not offered in the form's left-hand list.
2. On the Edge Gateway side — direct RDP recording is handled by a dedicated xrdp instance, which is not enabled by default: it listens on the network, which would needlessly widen the attack surface of platforms that do not use the feature. It must therefore be enabled on every Edge Gateway concerned:
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That instance also needs to know which Edge Gateway instances to query to reach the Mediation Controller: this is the xmlrpc-connect setting of /etc/ipdiva/careserver/careserver.xml, the same one used by direct recording with an agent.
Configuration list¶
The main grid displays the existing configurations in a paginated view (15, 25 or 50 rows per page):
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Configuration name, preceded by a padlock icon. |
| Gateways | Number of Edge Gateways selected. |
| Machines | Number of machines selected. |
Expanding a row shows the detail: the Edge Gateways, then the machines of the configuration. When the grid is empty, it displays No available settings.
A search field in the toolbar filters the list on the fly (triggered 700 ms after the last keystroke or immediately with the Enter key).
Add a configuration¶
The + button opens the Add an RDP without agent recording configuration window, with two tabs preceded by two fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Mandatory. A string made only of spaces is rejected. |
| Description | Free text. |
The Validate button is enabled only when at least one gateway and at least one machine have been selected.
Two lists side by side: available on the left, selected on the right. Moving items is done by drag and drop, and each list carries a Select all button. When no Edge Gateway is available, the left-hand list displays No available gateways.
Same two lists, same behaviour. Only machines whose Without agent mode is filled in are offered; failing that, the left-hand list displays No available machine.
The Previous and Next buttons in the footer navigate between the tabs.
Edit a configuration¶
Select the configuration in the list and click the Properties icon, or double-click the row. The Edit an RDP without agent recording configuration window offers the same tabs, pre-filled with the configuration values. Click Validate to save.
Delete a configuration¶
Select one or more configurations and click the × button. A confirmation is requested (label adapted to the singular or plural case).