Provision virtual or remoted desktops and applications through a single VDI platform to streamline management and easily entitle end users. Transform static desktops into secure, virtual workspaces that can be delivered on demand. Provide end users access to all of their virtual desktops, applications, and online services through a single workspace in a few simple clicks.ĭelivers Desktops and Applications through a Single Platform This is due to issues with Microsoft RDP and those operating systems.VMWare Horizon Client delivers virtual or hosted desktops and applications through a single VDI platform. To connect your macOS or Linux laptop to the University Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), you will have to use the Horizon client on the Southampton Virtual Environment (SVE). Using your own computer with macOS or Linux leave Warn before connecting to untrusted servers, check the box to Allow connection via an SSL Proxy, and click OK:ġ1. once rebooted, run the Horizon Client, click the 3 lines at the top right-hand side and choose Configure SSL:ĩ. when you start the installation click on Customise and on the splash screenĥ. go to the VMware Horizon Client for WindowsĤ. The SSL is a security protocol that provides privacy, authentication, and integrity to Internet communications.ġ. To use the update UoS Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), you need to install the VMware Horizon Client and set the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) configuration to use the SSL Proxy mode. The client will appear within the “ Installation status” list.DoUble click on the icon of the “ VMware Horizon Client”.Click on the “ Additional Software” icon on your desktop or click on the “ Software Center” icon into the Start menu.UoS laptops and desktops have already been configured.

Using your own computer with macOS or Linux Instructions Using a computer own by the University of Southampton (UoS) with Windows Using a computer own by the University of Southampton (UoS) with Windows

There may be later clients you can use, however we cannot guarantee the best experience with those. This is the most compatible with the version of Horizon we have configured at this time. To do that, we suggest you using the VMware Horizon Client 5.5.3 (build-19201434).

You can connect to the University of Southampton Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) from a UoS laptops / desktops or using your own device.

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