You can use these controls to configure advanced options, connect a USB Device (e.g. The virtual computer will function just like a normal Windows desktop environment, but there will be some VDI controls visible along the top of the screen. You will see the message 'The Connection Server is preparing the desktop' while the client is attempting to connect to the virtual computer. If you do not know which virtual computer to connect to, contact your Computing Coordinator for guidance. If you are missing a virtual computer that you believe you should have access to, contact your Computing Coordinator.ĭouble click on the virtual computer that you want to connect to or right-click on it and select Launch. Which virtual computers are available to you will depend on your role at the university and your present permissions. Step 3 - Connect to the Virtual Computer of Your Choice In the next window, enter your SOU username and password and be sure to change the Domain dropdown from ROOT to SOU as shown in the screenshot below, then click Login. In the dialog box that will appear, enter and then click Connect. Launch the VMware Horizon Client after installing it and then click on the New Server button or the blank Add Server button. Step 2 - Setup the Connection to the VDI Server in the VMware Horizon Client You will likely need your Computing Coordinator's help to install the client after you have downloaded it if you are installing the client on a SOU computer, so do not hesitate to contact them. If you need help with this step, you should contact your Computing Coordinator for guidance. Be sure to click on the Go to Downloads link next to the version that you want in order to be taken to the actual download page for that version of the client. The button will redirect your web browser to VMware's downloads webpage where you should select the version of the VMware Horizon Client that matches your platform. This article will show you how to connect to SOU's VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) using the VMware Horizon Client.ĭirect your web browser to and click the button to Install VMware Horizon Client.

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