SWIC Virtual Desktop (VDI) Access - Southwestern Illinois College

SWIC Virtual Desktop (VDI) Access


    Accessing the VDI

    Web Access

    Choosing VMware Horizon HTML Access is the preferred method to use on a shared computer since it uses the browser and no additional software is installed.

    From a browser, go to https://vdi.swic.edu.

    Download the VMware Horizon Client

    Installing the VMware Horizon Client will give the best end-user experience.

    1. From a browser, go to https://vdi.swic.edu.
    2. Click the Install VMware Horizon Client.
    3. Choose the Omnissa Horizon Clients.
    4. Select View Download Component.
    5. Select Go To Downloads for the applicable operating system.
    6. Download Now.
    7. Once downloaded, run the installer.

    Sign Into the VDI

    Enter your username and password, then click Sign In:
    Employees use your InfoShare username and password.
    Students use your student ID number and eSTORM password.

    Authentication

    The first time you login, you will be prompted to Register Authenticator App.

    • This will require the use of a cell phone authenticator app.
    • Any authenticator app will work.
    • Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator is recommended.

    Follow the instructions on the screen to register the app.

    Launch your VDI App

    Once logged in, click on Apps to see the available VDIs.

    Double-click to launch the VDI.

    Clicking the three dots will give the ability to select Launch from Client or Launch from Browser.

    More Help

    Download these directions as a one-page PDF.

    For assistance, please contact TechAssistance@swic.edu or call 618-222-7942.

    in Employee VDI, Student VDI Tags: Desktop, VDI, Virtual
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