VDA Desktop Access at UMUCVDA.AERONOMY.NET Contents Overview... 2 Getting Started... 2 Windows Access via the View Client... 2 1) System Requirements:... 2 2) Downloading and using the Client:... 3 HTML5- Browser Access via Windows... 12 1) System Requirements... 12 2) HTML Access via web browser.... 12 MAC OS Access via the View Client... 16 1. System Requirements... 16 2. Downloading and Using the Client... 16 HTML5 - Browser Access via MAC OS... 24 1. System Requirements... 24 2. HTML Access via Web Browser... 25 pg. 1
Overview A virtual desktop environment is available for this course and will provide you software applications necessary to complete the course assignments. A virtual desktop allows you to access the applications without having to purchase and install them on your personal computer. The virtual desktop can be accessed one of two ways: View Client: VMWare provides a client that can be downloaded onto your personal computer. Using a client generally provides faster performance and will provide a full set of features that may not be available via a web interface. However, the client protocols (RDP or PCoIP) may be blocked by some firewalls and network configurations. Furthermore you must have rights to install the client on the device you are using for access, for example, you would not be able to install the client on a lab or public computer. Web Interface: HTML5 web access is available from virtually any browser. While the web interface may offer you the ability to access the virtual desktop from any device there are some limitations with the clipboard and local drive redirection for storing your work. The web interface requires no software installation on your personal computer. Getting Started First step is to determine which access method you prefer to use. You may use only one or both. Students need to log in ASAP; the first log in will require the user profile to be created and may take a few minutes. Windows Access via the View Client 1) System Requirements: Windows: o VMware Horizon View Client for Windows requires one of the following operating systems: 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 10 Enterprise edition 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 8 or 8.1, Enterprise or Pro edition 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 SP1 or no service pack, Home, Enterprise, Ultimate, or Professional edition MacIntosh: o Horizon Client for Mac OS X on all 64-bit Intel-based models that use the Mac OS X 10.8 or later operating system o System Requirements: Model - 64-bit Intel-based Mac 2GB of RAM Operating systems: Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) Mac OS X Mavericks (10.9 pg. 2
2) Downloading and using the Client: Step 1 Before you download and install the VMware client, please make sure to save any work on your computer. The install will require restarting your computer. Step 2 Go to https://umucvda.aeronomy.net and select the Install VMware Horizon Client Step 3 From the Product Download site you will need to determine which product to download. Windows OS MAC OS pg. 3
For Windows go to the Start menu; Select Computer and Right Click A drop down menu shows up, select System Properties to determine if your system is 32-bit or 64-bit. Click on Go to Downloads for the product you need Step 4 Download the product. Double click the downloaded.exe file. pg. 4
A security Dialogue will appear. Click Run to proceed to the Setup process Click Next, you will be prompted for your computer administrator password. If you have a UMUC device, you will need to contact the Service Desk to assist with the administrator password. pg. 5
Review the End User License Agreement, select the checkbox to accept the terms and click Next to proceed Select IPv4 for IP Protocol version click Next to proceed pg. 6
At the Custom Setup prompt click Next Enter https://umucvda.aeronomy.net as the Default Horizon Connection Server Click Next to proceed pg. 7
Check the boxes for Desktop and Start Menu Programs Folder and click Next At the Prompt click Install pg. 8
After the installation completes click Finish When the prompt to restart pops up click Yes pg. 9
Step 5 Launch your VMware Horizon client, and double click on the umucvda.aeronomy.net icon. Step 6 Enter your login credentials. Your user name will be your UMUC network ID. If this is your first time logging in to VDA you will need to register your account. Register your account at https://umucpw.aeronomy.net o Instructions for resetting your password are available at the password reset web page Once your password has been reset, proceed to login. The Domain will be UMUC-CLOUD. pg. 10
Step 7 Double click on the virtual desktop for your course. The desktop will load and you may begin your work. pg. 11
HTML5- Browser Access via Windows In some cases you may not be able to install client software or there may be firewall restrictions that do not allow PCoIP or RDP connections which will prohibit access to the lab via the View Client. As an alternative, you can login via a web browser. 1) System Requirements With HTML Access the client system does not require any software other than a supported browser. The following Web browsers are supported: Chrome 35, 36, and 37 (for HTML Access 2.5); Chrome 33 and 34 (forhtml Access 2.4) Internet Explorer 10 and 11 Internet Explorer 9 (limited support) Safari 7.0.3 and 6.1.3 Mobile Safari on ios devices running ios 7 or later Firefox 28 and 29 (for HTML Access 2.4); Firefox 30 and 31 (for HTML Access 2.5) 2) HTML Access via web browser. Step 1 Travel to https://umucvda.aeronomy.net Click on VMware Horizon View HTML Access pg. 12
Step 2 Enter your login credentials. Your user name will be your UMUC network ID. If this is your first time logging in to VDA you will need to register your account. Register your account at https://umucpw.aeronomy.net Once your password has been reset, proceed to login. The Domain will be UMUC-CLOUD. Step 3 Available virtual desktop will display. Select the virtual desktop you would like access. pg. 13
Step 4 Your desktop will launch Step 5 Logging off. Always remember to save your work before logging off the virtual desktop. Work should be stored externally on Google drive or you can email it to yourself. To logoff, from the Start meu, select logoff. pg. 14
Notes: If you stop working for 15 minutes, but don't log off, your desktop will enter screen saver mode. Log in to continue working with your files. If you remain idle for more than 30 minutes your session may timeout, be disconnected and eventually logged off (the specific timeout period varies by desktop pool). Work that has not been saved to your online storage location will be lost. All documents should be saved in personal online accounts, such as Google Drive. Files saved to the Virtual Desktop will be deleted when you log out unless you have been informed that your lab is configured to save user data between sessions pg. 15
MAC OS Access via the View Client 1. System Requirements o Macintosh: Horizon Client for Mac OS X on all 64-bit Intel-based models that use the Mac OS X 10.8or later operating system System Requirements: o Model - 64-bit Intel-based Mac o 2GB of RAM o Operating systems: o Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) o Mac OS X Mavericks (10.9) o Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10) o Mac OS X El Capitan (10.11) 2. Downloading and Using the Client Step 1: Before you download and install the VMware Client, please make sure to save any work on your computer. The install will require restarting your computer. Step 2: Go to https://umucvda.aeronomy.net and select the Install VMware Horizon Client pg. 16
Step 3: From the Product Download site you will be displayed with the different down options for various operating systems. Under VMware Horizon Client for MAC, select Go to Downloads. Step 4: Download the product. Note: Downloading an application will require the administrator s name and password to authenticate. pg. 17
Observe the dock, the downloads icon will begin Step 5: Once the download is completed, go to the downloads folder and select the.dmg file labeled VMware- Horizon-Client pg. 18
Step 6: The VMware Horizon Client Setup window will appear. Review the End User License Agreement, click Agree to proceed. A window will appear, drag the VMware Horizon Client icon over to the indicated blue folder Note: You will be prompted for the administrator s username and password pg. 19
If this is your personal desktop, enter your Username and Password. If this is a UMUC desktop, you need to contact the IT Help Desk. After entering the Administrator Username and Password Click Ok to proceed Step 7: You may launch the application by double-clicking the blue Applications folder and locating the program, or close out that window and select the VMware Horizon Client from the desktop. pg. 20
Upon selecting the application, you will be prompted with a dialogue requesting permission for you to open the program. Click Open to launch the VMware Horizon Client You will then be prompted with a dialogue informing you that the Administrator s password will be required in order to configure remote desktop USB and printing services. Note: If this is a UMUC desktop, please contact the IT Help Desk Click Continue to proceed with launching the application Step 8: The VMware Horizon Client will launch, and you will be requested to enter the name of a Connection Server. Enter: https://umucvda.aeronomy.net. Make sure to check the box indicating to always connect to the entered server at launch. Click Connect to continue to log in. pg. 21
Step 9: Upon connecting to the server, you will be directed to the log in screen. Enter your login credentials. Your Username will be your UMUC network ID. If this is your first time logging in to VDA you will need to register your account. Register your account at https://umucpw.aeronomy.net Once your password has been reset, proceed to login. The Domain will be UMUC-CLOUD. Step 10: Double-click on the virtual desktop for your course. The desktop will load and you may begin your work. pg. 22
Step 11: Your desktop will launch pg. 23
Step 12: Logging Off Always remember to save your work before logging off the virtual desktop. Work should be stored externally on Google drive, or you can email it to yourself. To logoff, from the Start menu select logoff. If you stop working for 15 minutes, but log off, your desktop will enter screensaver mode. Log in to continue working with your files. If you remain idle for more than 30 minutes your session may timeout, be disconnected and eventually logged off (the specific time-out period varies by virtual desktop). Work that has not been saved to your online storage location will be lost. All documents should be saved in personal online accounts; such as Google drive. Files saved to the virtual desktop will be deleted when you log out unless you have been informed that your lab is configured to save user data between sessions. HTML5 - Browser Access via MAC OS In some cases you may not be able to install the client software or there may be firewall restrictions that not allow PCoIP or RDP connections which will prohibit access to the lab via the View Client. As an alternative, you can login via a web browser. 1. System Requirements With HTML access the client system does not require any software other than a supported browser. The following web browsers are supported: Chrome 35, 36, 37 (for HTML Access 2.5); Chrome 33 and 34 (for HTML Access 2.4) Internet Explorer 10 and 11 Internet Explorer 9 (limited support) pg. 24
Safari 7.0.3 and 6.1.3 Mobile Safari on ios devices running ios 7 or later Firefox 28 and 29 (for HTML Access 2.4); Firefox 30 and 31 (for HTML Access 2.5) 2. HTML Access via Web Browser Step 1: Travel to: https://umucvda.aeronomy.net Click on VMware Horizon View HTML Access pg. 25
Step 2: Enter your login credentials. Your Username will be your UMUC network ID. If this is your first time logging in to VDA you will need to register your account. Register your account at https://umucpw.aeronomy.net Once your password has been reset, proceed to login. The Domain will be UMUC-CLOUD. Step 3: Double click on the virtual desktop of your course. The desktop will load and you may begin your work. pg. 26
Step 4: Your desktop will launch pg. 27
Step 5:Logging off Always remember to save your work before logging off the virtual desktop. Work should be stored externally on Google drive or you can email it to yourself. To logoff, from the Start menu, select Logoff If you stop working for 15 minutes, but don t log off, your desktop will enter screensaver mode. Log in to continue working with your files. If you remain idle for more than 30 minutes your session may time out, be disconnected and eventually logged off (the specific timeout period various by desktop pool). Work that has not been saved to your online storage will be lost. All documents should be saved in personal online accounts, such as Google drive. Files saved to the virtual desktop will be deleted when you log out unless you have been informed that your lab is configured to save user data between sessions. pg. 28