7. Thin-client and VDI Scenarios

Thin/zero clients and VDI add another layer between clinicians and Hyperdrive. Imprivata agents and Connectors must execute inside a Windows session (application virtualization server or VDI desktop) for SSO and EPCS workflows to function.

7.1 Thin/Zero Clients with Application Virtualization-based Hyperdrive

Thin or zero clients usually run an application virtualization platform or a vendor-specific client. The Imprivata integration may use thin-client firmware plus the Imprivata agent and Connector inside the application virtualization session.

7.2 Locally Installed Hyperdrive Workflow with Full VDI Desktops Included

• Hyperdrive, Imprivata agent, and Imprivata Connector are installed in a Windows VDI image.

• Thin clients present the VDI session.

This behaves like Locally Installed Hyperdrive from Hyperdrive/EAM perspective but adds the VDI infrastructure overhead.

7.3 EPCS in Thin-client and VDI Environments

EPCS is executed in the Windows session where the Imprivata agent and Imprivata Connector are installed.

If performing EPCS authentication via OIDC, Imprivata agent and Connector are not required to be present on thin-client and VDI environments.

Authentication modalities, as defined in the Imprivata Supported Components document, must be usable from that remote environment.