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Turbo Sandbox Manager ​

The Turbo Sandbox Manager is a core component of the Turbo Client that runs as a background service, managing various aspects of the virtualization environment.

Overview ​

The Sandbox Manager provides several critical functions:

  • Automatic subscription management
  • Client auto-updates (for non-all-users installations)
  • Secure sandbox management
  • TDrive mount management
  • Background garbage collection

Installation Modes ​

The Sandbox Manager operates in two modes:

Single User Mode ​

  • Installed in user's profile directory
  • Manages auto-updates for the client
  • Handles desktop integration and shortcuts
  • Manages workspace subscriptions
  • Runs with user privileges

All Users Mode ​

  • Installed in Program Files directory
  • Requires administrative privileges for installation/uninstallation
  • No auto-update functionality
  • Manages system-wide settings
  • Runs with system privileges

Key Features ​

Subscription Management ​

The Sandbox Manager automatically manages workspace subscriptions:

  • Periodically checks for updates (configurable interval)
  • Downloads new versions of subscribed applications
  • Updates desktop integration and shortcuts
  • Performs garbage collection of old versions
  • Handles offline mode and retry logic

Configuration options:

bash
# Enable/disable subscription management
turbo config --enable=Subscriptions

# Set update interval (in minutes)
turbo config --subscription-interval=60

Auto-Registration ​

When enabled, automatically registers applications from subscriptions:

bash
# Enable auto-registration (single user mode only)
turbo config --enable=AutoRegister

Features:

  • Creates desktop shortcuts
  • Updates file associations
  • Manages Start Menu entries
  • Cleans up old shortcuts

Secure Sandboxes ​

The Sandbox Manager handles secure sandbox operations:

  • Manages isolated execution environments
  • Controls access to protected resources
  • Handles sandbox storage locations
  • Enforces security policies

Configuration:

bash
# Enable remote sandbox feature
turbo config --enable=RemoteSandbox

# Set sandbox storage location
turbo config --remote-sandbox-path=C:\ProgramData\Turbo\RemoteSandbox --all-users

TDrive Management ​

Manages the Turbo Drive (T: drive) functionality:

  • Mounts virtual drives
  • Handles file system isolation
  • Manages access permissions
  • Provides consistent access to virtualized files

Best Practices ​

  1. Installation Mode Selection:

    • Use all-users mode for enterprise deployments
    • Use single-user mode for individual workstations

  2. Subscription Management:

    • Enable auto-registration for seamless updates
    • Configure appropriate update intervals
    • Consider offline mode requirements

  3. Security:

    • Configure secure sandbox locations
    • Use appropriate isolation settings
    • Follow principle of least privilege

  4. Maintenance:

    • Monitor log files for issues
    • Regularly clean up unused resources
    • Keep client updated

Note

The Sandbox Manager automatically handles many maintenance tasks, but administrators should monitor its operation and adjust settings as needed for their environment.