Overview
VMware View Horizon Client allows you to access a USF Health desktop remotely as a virtual desktop. This job aid will instruct you on how to download and install the View Horizon Client and navigate the VMware ViewDesktops. The steps may vary depending on your operating system.
At this time, the USF approved version of VMWare Horizon is 5.5.2.
VMWare is scheduled to be decommissioned on October 31st, 2022.
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The System information screen will open and will identify the edition of your Windows operating system and system type (32-bit or 64-bit).
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Once you are on the page for the download you need, select Download Now.
Once the file named VMware-Horizon-Client-5.5.2-18035009 is downloaded, run the file.
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A User Account Control dialog box may open, asking if you want to allow the changes to be made to your computer. If this occurs, click Yes. |
The VMware Horizon Client Setup Install Wizard will open and bring up the VMware end-user license agreement dialog box.
Select Agree & Install. See Figure 1.
Figure 1: VMware Horizon Client Installation Wizard dialog box
When the install completes, you will see a Success! box. Select Finish.
See Figure 2.Figure 2: Success! dialog box
Another box will pop up, asking you to restart your computer. Select Restart Now. See Figure 3.
Figure 3: Required restart box
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Before continuing, make sure that you have anything you are working on saved somewhere. If you do not, there is a high risk of your work being lost. |
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- Double-click VMware Horizon Client on your desktop.
- The VMWare Horizon Client Add Server box will open. Click + New New Server or double-click Add Server.
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Figure 4: VMWare Client Add Server box. - The VMWare Server Name box will open. Enter viewEnter view.health.usf.edu in the field for Connection Server name . See Figure 5and select Connect.
Figure 5: VMWare Server Name box. - The VMWare Login box will open. Enter your Forest (NetID username and password) credentials, then click Login. See Figure 6.
Figure 6: VMWare Client Login box.
A dialog box will open, listing all the VMware Client Views- At login, enter your NetID and password, then select Login.
- Once login is successful, you will see all desktops that you have access to. See Figure 7.
Figure 7: VMware Client View selection list. Click image to enlarge. Double-Click click the VMware Viewyou want to open to connect.
Warning PLEASE NOTE: Users utilizing PCIS Prenatal or PCIS My Care Team will no longer see a separate PCIS Icon in the selected view. You will now access the PCIS icon directly via the Clinical Desktop View.
- The VMware View you selected will launch, initialize, and open. See Figure 8.
Figure 8: VMware Desktop View. Click image to enlarge.
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When saving in thea VMware Viewdesktop, always save to your network drive or Box. If you save the item to the desktop, it can only be accessed from that VMware Viewwill be deleted once it is logged out. |
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- To extend the display to a dual monitor, select the icon that is highlighted in the figure below..Setting icon.
- On the left column, make sure the desktop you wish to change is selected.
- In the display right column, select the drop -down menu select All Monitors. To display to a single monitor, in the display drop-down menu select Fullscreen. See Figure 9.
Figure 9: VMware Monitor Settings. Click image to enlarge.down next to Display and click on what you wish to change it to. - Once you have selected the display, select Apply.
Table 1 - Features available in the VMWare View Toolbar
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Auto Hide | The PushPin in the toolbar represents the Auto Hide. This will allow you to hide the toolbar. |
Options | Find Details, Support and Help Information about VMware. |
Connect USB Device | Automatically or manually connect USB devices. |
Minimize ( _ ) | Minimize the VMware View desktop. |
Box ( ) | Re-size the VMware View screen. |
Exit ( X ) | Close the VMware view. This will log you out of the client. |
Table 1: VMware View toolbar.
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