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Connecting to the Virtual Desktop

You access a Virtual Machine through a client app installed on your machine. Before you can access the Virtual Desktop environment;

1. You must have a Virtual Desktop authorized for your use by a department administrator, faculty member, or OIT.
2. You must install the VMware View Client to facilitate your assigned virtual desktops.

You can get the VMware View client for Windows, Mac, iOS or Android computers by following instructions on the installation instructions page.  Before attempting to connect to View, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions web page, review the list of system requirements and decide which method of access is best for you.