WKU Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Resources User Manual
How to log in to the new VDI using classroom computer
1. Click "Connect"
2. Click "Continue".
3. Enter the username and password (the same as your WKU email), and click "Login".
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How to log in to the new VDI using your personal computer
1. Install the horizon client from official website Download VMware Horizon Clients - VMware Customer Connect (omnissa.com)
or from the inner website https://newvd.wku.edu.cn/downloads/VMware-Horizon-Client-2312.1-8.12.1-23531249.exe ( faster downloading when connected to campus network).
After downloading, double-click VMware-Horizon-Client-2312.1-8.12.123531249.exe to begin the installation.
2.Click “Agree & Install” button.
3. Restart the computer after successfully installation the software
4.Double click the VMware Horizon Client icon on the desktop and click Settings option.
5.Go to “security” option. Change the setting from "Warn before connecting to untrusted servers" to "Do not verify server identity certificates"
6.Navigate to “VMware Blast” option on the left, then Click on “Allow High Definition Color (may reduce battery life and performance)”
7.Go back and select the “add server” button
8.Enter “newvd.wku.edu.cn” and then click on the “Connect” button. (Ensure you are connected to the VPN if you are off-campus).
9.Enter your username and password (the same as your WKU email) to log in
10.Choose the virtual desktop
11.Please wait approximately 1 minutes for logging to the desktop.
12. Upload the class materials (such as PPT files) to the desktop. These files will then be accessible from the Virtual Desktop in the classroom as well.
Once you access the virtual desktop in the classroom, you should be able to view these materials.