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VDA Desktop Access at UMUCVDA.AERONOMY.NET

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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


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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


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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

https://umucvda.aeronomy.net/


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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.


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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.


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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


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At the Custom Setup prompt click Next

Enter https://umucvda.aeronomy.net as the Default Horizon Connection Server – Click Next to proceed


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Check the boxes for Desktop and Start Menu Programs Folder and click Next

At the Prompt click Install


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After the installation completes click Finish

When the prompt to restart pops up click Yes


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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.

https://umucpw.aeronomy.net/


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Step 7 Double click on the virtual desktop for your course. The desktop will load and you may begin your work.


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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



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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.



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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.


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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


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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”



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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.


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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


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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


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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.


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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.



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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.


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Double-click on the virtual desktop for your course. The desktop will load and you may begin your work.



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Step 11:



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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)


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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”



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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.


Step 3:

Double –click on the virtual desktop of your course. The desktop will load and you may begin your work.



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Step 4:



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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.

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