HP Remote Device Access Software - Manual (Page 51)

VirtualBox Extension Pack
Irrespective of the approach you choose, you should install the VirtualBox Extension Pack. This allows
you to connect to the vCAS over VirtualBox RDP. You should also configure the port number that you use
to connect to the vCAS over RDP. The default port is 3389 but do NOT use this as it may be in use by the
Windows host.
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Download the VirtualBox Extension Pack
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Install the extension pack by opening the pack
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Enable the VRDP server on the vCAS:
VBoxManage modifyvm hp-rdacas --vrde on
Configure the VRDP port that the vCAS uses to a value other than the default 3389:
VBoxManage modifyvm hp-rdacas --vrdeport 33890
VirtualBox Control Service
VirtualBox Control Service is a free application that allows you to start VirtualBox VMs as a service when
the Windows host boots. It is easy to install and configure.
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Download Virtual Control Service. Choose the 32 bit or 64 bit kit as appropriate for your Windows host.
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Unzip the kit to a local folder, for example, C:\Program Files\vboxctrl
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Edit the configuration file as follows:
[VBoxCtrl]
VboxInstallPath=C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox
VboxUserHome=c:\Users\\.VirtualBox
VmName=hp-rdacas
ShutdownCommand=savestate
ServiceName=VirtualBox hp-rdacas
Loglevel=1
Priority=Normal
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Make sure that VboxInstallPath is set to the folder where VirtualBox is installed and
VboxUserHome
is set to the location of your .VirtualBox home folder.
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On a 64 bit host, install the service by running:
vboxctrl64.exe -i
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Verify that the services is installed correctly by opening the Services management console (Start-
Run-services.msc)
, see the following image:
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Appendix A: Starting a Virtual CAS at System Startup using VirtualBox