Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Staff and Faculty

What Is It

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

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

Who Is Eligible to Use It

This service is provided for Staff and Faculty.

Download & Installation

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

Windows:  https://download3.vmware.com/software/view/viewclients/CART20FQ4/VMware-Horizon-Client-5.3.0-15208953.exe External link
Mac: https://download3.vmware.com/software/view/viewclients/CART20FQ4/VMware-Horizon-Client-5.3.0-15225262.dmg External link
  • 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.

How to Request

If you have any questions or problems, click the "Request Service" button to submit a request.

Get Help

  Whitman Hall 218
 934.420.2754
 helpdesk@farmingdale.edu