Virtual Owl. Guide for Windows. University Information Technology Services. Training, Outreach, Learning Technologies & Video Production

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1 Virtual Owl Guide for Windows University Information Technology Services Training, Outreach, Learning Technologies & Video Production

2 Copyright 2015 KSU Division of University Information Technology Services This document may be downloaded, printed, or copied for educational use without further permission of the University Information Technology Services Division (UITS), provided the content is not modified and this statement is not removed. Any use not stated above requires the written consent of the UITS Division. The distribution of a copy of this document via the Internet or other electronic medium without the written permission of the KSU - UITS Division is expressly prohibited. Published by Kennesaw State University UITS 2015 The publisher makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the material contained in this document and therefore is not responsible for any damages or liabilities incurred from UITS use.

3 University Information Technology Services Virtual Owl Guide for Windows Table of Contents Introduction... 4 Learning Objectives... 4 Virtual Owl... 5 Download Instructions... 5 Installation Instructions... 7 Login Instructions Accessing Applications Logout Instructions Additional Help... 16

4 Introduction The booklet will show users how the Virtual Owl website is designed to provide you with a resource for downloading a virtual desktop tool on your personal computer or laptop. A virtual desktop is a simulated user interface with a collection of software programs that is located on a remote computer. By connecting your computer to the virtual desktop, you have access to programs that you might not have installed on your computer. The tool for connecting your computer to the virtual desktop is VMware View. Learning Objectives After completing the instructions in this booklet, you will be able to: Download and install the desktop client Login to the desktop client Accessing the applications through the desktop client Log out of the desktop client Revised 8/20/2015 Page 4 of 16

5 Virtual Owl To access to the Virtual Owl Lab, you must first download the application, VMware View. This application can be installed on any computer with internet access. The following instructions will guide users through the download and installation of VMware View for the Windows PC. Download Instructions 1. Open a new web browser window. (This example uses Mozilla Firefox, See Figure 1) 2. Enter the following web address in your address bar: (See Figure 1) Figure 1 - Virtual Owl URL. 3. The Virtual Owl site will appear. Click Client Downloads from the set of 4 icons on the right (See Figure 2). Figure 2 - The Virtual Owl Homepage. Page 5 of 16

6 4. Under VMware View Client for Windows, click the Download the Virtual Owl Desktop Client for Windows 7 or Higher (32 and 64 bit) link (See Figure 3). Figure 3 - VMWare View Client for Windows. 5. Click the Save File button (See Figure 4). Note: The download the file will appear different in other web browsers. Figure 4 - Save File in Download Window. 6. The Downloads window will appear as the installer is downloaded (See Figure 5). Figure 5 - The Downloads Window. Page 6 of 16

7 Installation Instructions 1. Double-click on the VMware-viewclient.exe icon from your Downloads window. 2. The VMware Horizon Client Setup window will open. Click the Next button (See Figure 6). Figure 6 - VMware Horizon Client Setup. 3. The End-User License Agreement dialog box will open. Check the, I accept the terms in the License Agreement box and click the Next button (See Figure 7). Figure 7 - End-User License Agreement. Page 7 of 16

8 4. The Network protocol configuration dialog box will open. Select IPv4 and click the Next button (See Figure 8). Figure 8 - Network Protocol Configuration. 5. The Custom Setup dialog box will open. Click the Next button (See Figure 9). Figure 9 - Custom Setup. Page 8 of 16

9 6. The Default Server dialog box will open. The default server, ksuview.kennesaw.edu, should be filled in automatically. Click the Next button (See Figure 10). Figure 10 - Default Server. 7. The Enhanced Single Sign On dialog box will open. Click the Next button (See Figure 11). Figure 11 - Enhanced Single Sign On. Page 9 of 16

10 8. The Configure Shortcuts dialog box will open. Click the Next button (See Figure 12). Figure 12 - Configure Shortcuts. 9. The VMWare Horizon Client is now ready for install. Click the Install button (See Figure 13). Figure 13 - Ready to Install VMware Horizon Client. Page 10 of 16

11 10. The Completed the VMware Horizon Client Setup Wizard dialog box will show when installation is complete. Click the Finish button (See Figure 14). Figure 14 - Completed the VMware Horizon Client Setup Wizard. 11. You will next be prompted to restart your computer. Click the Yes button (See Figure 15). Figure 15 - Restart Computer Prompt. 12. When your machine restarts, you will have a new desktop icon for VMware View. Page 11 of 16

12 Login Instructions 1. Locate the VMware Horizon Client icon on your desktop and double-click to open (See Figure 16). Figure 16 - VMware Horizon Client. 2. The VMware Horizon Client window will appear. Double-click ksuview.kennesaw.edu to open (See Figure 17). Figure 17 - VMware Horizon Client. Page 12 of 16

13 3. You will be prompted to enter your User name and Password (See Figure 18). a. Enter your NetID (See Figure 18). b. Enter your NetID password (See Figure 18). c. Click the Login button (See Figure 18). Figure 18 - VMware Login. 4. A list of available Virtual Labs will appear. Double-click the lab you need (e.g. KSU-D2L- BrightSpace) (See Figure 19). Figure 19 - Choose Your Virtual Lab. Page 13 of 16

14 5. You will see The Connection Server is preparing the desktop window (See Figure 20). Figure 20 - The Connection Server is Preparing the Desktop. 6. Your virtual desktop will load in full-screen mode. You will see the following black bar at the top of your screen (See Figure 21). Figure 21 - VMware Menu Bar. 7. You may begin your work in the VMware Horizon Client desktop. Page 14 of 16

15 Accessing Applications After you log into your Virtual Owl desktop, you can access the programs through the Start menu. 1. Click the Start button (See Figure 22). 2. Click All Programs (See Figure 22). Figure 22 - Start Menu. 3. A list of available programs will appear. Click the desired application or application folder, such as Word 2013 to launch, and it will open. Logout Instructions 1. Once work is complete, click on the X on the top menu bar to close the connection (See Figure 23). Figure 23 - Disconnect from Virtual Owl Desktop. 2. Click OK to finish disconnecting (See Figure 24). Figure 24 Click OK to Disconnect. Page 15 of 16

16 Additional Help For additional help or installation issues, please contact the KSU Service Desk: KSU Service Desk for Faculty & Staff Phone: Website: KSU Service Desk for Students Phone: Website: Page 16 of 16