Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Staff & Faculty

VDIs have been setup for faculty and staff to further assist them with working remotely.

Follow the steps below on how to install and use the VDI:

To install the VMware Horizon Client, click on one of the links below depending upon your operating system.

• You will then be prompted to Agree & Install.    Once, installed, click Finish.
• You will then see the restart your system for the configuration changes made to VMware Horizon Client to take effect.
• Once restarted, you will see a VMware Horizon Client shortcut on your desktop.
• To run the client, double click on the shortcut.
• You will see Add Server.
• After clicking on Add Server, you will need to enter the name of the server… view.farmingdale.edu
• You will be prompted to enter your Farmingdale username and password.
• Choose the Staff Desktop.
• You will then see the Windows desktop.
• When you are done, shut down like you would shut down your PC.
• To log off the server, click on the plug icon in the top left had corner of the window.