MyDesk (VDI) HSC Work From Home Solution – Windows Client Install
In an effort to maintain productivity and maximize flexibility as the University responds to COVID-19, OU IT has extended the VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop service (VDI) to tri-campus Faculty and Staff.
Please note, you will need to install PingID and then authenticate to get access to this program, please see this page for more.
VDI delivers a CLEAN desktop with secure, encrypted access to network services. VDI does NOT duplicate your on-campus desktop computer. Files stored locally on your on-campus computer are not accessible via VDI.
Accessing VDI via the Client:
- To begin, navigate to https://mydesk.ou.edu/
- You should have two options, a standalone installer and an option for HTML access. Select the option for “Install VMWare Horizon Client”.
- You will now be linked to the VMWare download website. Select the “Go to Downloads” link for your operating system.
- Next click the Download button for your download, you can either download locally and then click to launch the file, or select Run if prompted by your browser.
Windows Install
- When the .exe installer file launches, you will be prompted to agree to the privacy agreement and license terms. Select to Agree & Install.
- The installer will now install the software package.
- When the install completes, click Finish.
- Select to Restart your computer to complete installation.
- After the reboot and your operating system loads, select to launch “VMWare Horizon Client” from your installed programs list.
- When the program opens, select the Add Server option.
- At the “Enter the name of the Connection Server” prompt, enter mydesk.ou.edu
- You will now be prompted to enter your username and passcode. Enter your OUHSC username and password.
- You should also now be promoted to accept the authentication in PingID.
- Select COOP Remote Pool from the list of available virtual desktops.
- The desktop window will now load for your instance.