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The 鶹Ƶ Virtual Lab allows students and employees remote access from their personal machines to a full virtual desktop lab machine.  A maximum of 100 users can be concurrently connected to the virtual lab environment. This is a great place to access unique programs for classes and work, such as Adobe Creative Cloud and lab software. Watch the video: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1m1n3R35x6YzQfhdxS7FPC7BHmqDmyxWe Virtual Lab at 鶹Ƶ]
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The 鶹Ƶ Virtual Lab allows students and employees remote access from their personal machines to a full virtual desktop lab machine.  A maximum of 35 users can be concurrently connected to all of the pools available in the virtual lab environment.  Each pool is also limited by the number of physical resources available to it so if a single pool is full, please select another. This is a great place to access unique programs for classes and work, such as Adobe Creative Cloud and lab software. Watch the video: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1m1n3R35x6YzQfhdxS7FPC7BHmqDmyxWe Virtual Lab at 鶹Ƶ]
  
 
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===HTML Web Version (No Client Needed)===
 
===HTML Web Version (No Client Needed)===
  
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The virtual lab can be accessed directly using the latest version of [[Chrome]], [[Internet Explorer]], [[Firefox]] or [[Safari]].  We recommend using Chrome for the html web version and this is the recommended option for [[Chromebook]]s.
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The virtual lab can be accessed directly using the latest version of [[Chrome]], [[Internet Explorer]], [[Firefox]] or [[Safari]].  We recommend using Chrome for the HTML web version and this is the recommended option for [[Chromebook]]s.
  
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Navigate to [https://myapps.microsoft.com https://myapps.microsoft.com].
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#Go to [https://virtual-lab.gac.edu virtual-lab.gac.edu]
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Login with your 鶹Ƶ credentials. Click 'Windows Virtual Lab' in the list of applications. Login again with your 鶹Ƶ credentials if prompted. NOTE: This login requires Duo Two Factor Authentication. Watch the video [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bADinFwKbcJ0ZfOJi_IaA0CuEYdfPz2S How to use Virtual Lab using the HTML Web Version]
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#Scroll down to find the button called Windows Virtual Lab, and click this option
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#Click on VMware Horizon HTML Access.  
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#Enter your 鶹Ƶ username and password (DO NOT INCLUDE @gustavus.edu)
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#As soon as you click login, you will receive a DUO prompt on your phone
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#Click Approve
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#You will be directed to choose which virtual machine you would like to use (the 2021-2022 virtual machine is recommended)
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<gallery>
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windowsvlbutton.png| Click the Windows Virtual Lab button
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htmlaccess.png|Choose HTML Access
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vllogin.png|Log in with your 鶹Ƶ credentials
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duoprompt.jpg|Accept Duo Prompt
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virtuallaboptions.png|Choose 2021-2022 Windows
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</gallery>
  
 
===Windows Client===
 
===Windows Client===
 
The client will offer the best performance when using the virtual lab.  Watch the video: [https://drive.google.com/a/gustavus.edu/file/d/1ox70SB1V9eNkj7r8olCO1YIsGV4gnO45/view?usp=sharing How to use Virtual Lab using the Windows Client]
 
The client will offer the best performance when using the virtual lab.  Watch the video: [https://drive.google.com/a/gustavus.edu/file/d/1ox70SB1V9eNkj7r8olCO1YIsGV4gnO45/view?usp=sharing How to use Virtual Lab using the Windows Client]
 
To install the Windows Client:
 
To install the Windows Client:
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# Navigate to [https://virtual-lab.gac.edu https://virtual-lab.gac.edu]
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#Navigate to [https://virtual-lab.gac.edu https://virtual-lab.gac.edu] to find the installer file.<br>
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# Click Install VMWare Horizon Client
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#Click Install VMWare Horizon Client<br>[[File:VMWareHorizon0.jpg]]
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#Click "Go to Downloads"<br>[[File:VMWareHorizon01.jpg]]
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#Click Download <br>[[File:VMWareHorizon02.jpg]]
  
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====What version do I select?====
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====Installing Windows Client====
  
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''Right click on'' '''Computer''' and select '''Properties''', compare this screen to the red highlighted area System Type in the image below to determine if you have a 64-bit version of Windows.
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#Locate where you saved the client installer and double click on it to start the installer. <br>[[File:ViewClient1.jpg]]
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#''Click'' '''Agree & Install''' <br>[[File:VMWareHorizon1.jpg]]
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#''Click'' '''Finish''' <br>[[File:VMWareHorizon2.jpg]]
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#''Click'' '''Restart''' <br>to finish installation and reboot your computer <br>[[File:VMWareHorizon3.jpg]]
  
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[[File:Version.jpg]]
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====Using the Windows client to access Virtual Lab====
  
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====Installing Windows Client====
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After installing the client using the instructions above, following the directions below to connect to a virtual lab machine.
  
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#Locate where you saved the client installer and double click on it to start the installer. [[File:Viewclient1.jpg]]
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===== Launching the Windows client from your dashboard =====
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#''Click'' '''Next''' twice to go through the first two screens. [[File:Viewclient2.PNG]]
 
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#'''Accept''' the license agreement and select '''Next.''' [[File:Viewclient3.PNG]]
 
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#''Click'' '''Next''' to install the default options. [[File:Viewclient4.PNG]]
 
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#Enter '''virtual-lab.gac.edu''' for the '''Default View Connection Server''' and click '''Next.''' [[File:Viewclient5.PNG]]
 
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#Leave the default options and click '''Next.''' [[File:Viewclient6.PNG]]
 
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#Leave the default options and click '''Next.''' [[File:Viewclient7.PNG]]
 
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#''Click'' '''Install''' to begin the client installer. [[File:Viewclient8.PNG]]
 
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#'''Reboot''' your computer.
 
  
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====Running Windows client to access virtual lab====
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#Navigate to [https://virtual-lab.gac.edu https://virtual-lab.gac.edu].
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#Login with your 鶹Ƶ credentials.
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#Select '''Windows Virtual Lab''' from the list of applications.
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#Click on your username in the upper right and select '''Settings'''.
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#Select '''Preferences''' from the left column.
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#Change the '''Horizon Remote Apps''' setting from '''Browser''' to '''Horizon Client''' so it launches the desktop client instead of the HTML version of the Virtual Lab.
  
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After installing the client using the instructions above, following the directions below to connect to a virtual lab machine.
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===== Launching the Windows client directly =====
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Please note that this method only supports DUO push.  We recommend using the method above.
  
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#''Double click'' on the '''VMware View Client''' shortcut on your desktop or in your start menu. <br>[[File:Viewclient9.PNG]]
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#Open the '''VMWare Horizon Client''' <br>[[File:VMWareHorizon4.jpg]]
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#Ensure the '''Connection Server''' lists '''virtual-lab.gac.edu''' and click '''Connect.''' <br>[[File:Viewclient10.PNG]]
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#''Click'' '''New Server''' <br>[[File:VMWareHorizon5.jpg]]
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#Enter your e-mail username (w/o @gustavus) and password to connect to the virtual lab environment and click '''Login.'''<br> [[File:Viewclient11.PNG]]
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#''Enter'' '''virtual-lab.gac.edu''' <br>[[File:VMWareHorizon6.jpg]]
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#Select the virtual lab to connect to and click '''Connect.'''  If a machine is available, you will be connected to a lab machine.<br> [[File:Viewclient12.PNG]]
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#''Click'' '''Connect'''
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#Login to the lab machine as you would any lab machine on campus with your e-mail username and password.
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#''Enter'' '''Your username and password'''<br> [[File:VMWareHorizon7.jpg]]
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#''Accept'' '''Duo Prompt'''
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#''Select'' '''a desktop pool.''' *We recommend choosing 'Windows without GPU' unless you are needing Adobe products, or other graphic-intense applications. Each pool is limited by the number of physical resources available to it so if a single pool is full, please select another.<br>[[File:VMWareHorizon8.jpg]]
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#'''Done''' - You will now be connected to a virtual desktop.
  
 
====Connecting USB Device====
 
====Connecting USB Device====
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Install the '''View client.'''
 
Install the '''View client.'''
  
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#''Double click'' the '''VMware-viewclient.dmg''' file to mount the client and ''click'' '''Agree''' to the license agreement. [[File:macviewclient4.PNG]]
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#''Double click'' the '''VMware-Horizon-client.dmg''' file to mount the client and ''click'' '''Agree''' to the license agreement. [[File:macviewclient4.PNG]]
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#If the '''VMware View Client''' folder does not open, ''double click'' the '''VMware View Client''' icon on your desktop to open it.<br> [[File:Vmclientmac.png]]
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#If the '''VMware Horizon Client''' folder does not open, ''double click'' the '''VMware Horizon Client''' icon on your desktop to open it.<br> [[File:Vmclientmac.png]]
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#''Drag'' the '''VMware View Client''' application within the folder to your '''Applications''' on your Mac. <br>[[File:Vmclientmac1.png]]
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#''Drag'' the '''VMware Horizon Client''' application within the folder to your '''Applications''' on your Mac. <br>[[File:Vmclientmac1.png]]
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# ''Drag'' the '''VMware View Client''' installer from your desktop to the trash to unmount it.
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# ''Drag'' the '''VMware Horizon Client''' installer from your desktop to the trash to unmount it.
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====Using the client to access virtual lab====
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===== Launching the macOS client from your dashboard =====
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#Navigate to [https://myapps.microsoft.com https://myapps.microsoft.com].
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#Login with your 鶹Ƶ credentials.
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#Select '''Windows Virtual Lab''' from the list of applications.
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#Click on your username in the upper right and select '''Settings'''.
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#Select '''Preferences''' from the left column.
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#Change the '''Horizon Remote Apps''' setting from '''Browser''' to '''Horizon Client''' so it launches the desktop client instead of the HTML version of the Virtual Lab.
  
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====Running client to access virtual lab====
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===== Launching the macOS client directly =====
  
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#Open your '''Applications''' folder and ''double click'' the '''VMware View Client''' application to run it. <br> [[File:Vmclientmac7.PNG|center|650px]]
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#Open your '''Applications''' folder and ''double click'' the '''VMware Horizon Client''' application to run it. <br> [[File:Vmclientmac7.PNG|center|650px]]
 
#Enter '''virtual-lab.gac.edu''' into the server '''Address''' field and click '''Continue''' <br> [[File:Vmclientmac3.png|center|650px]]
 
#Enter '''virtual-lab.gac.edu''' into the server '''Address''' field and click '''Continue''' <br> [[File:Vmclientmac3.png|center|650px]]
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#Enter your e-mail username and password to connect to the virtual lab environment. <br> [[File:Vmclientmac4.png|center|650px]]
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#Enter your e-mail username and password to connect to the virtual lab environment.  
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#Select the virtual lab to connect to and click '''Continue.'''<br>  [[File:Vmclientmac5.png|center|650px]]
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#''Accept'' '''Duo Prompt'''<br> [[File:Vmclientmac4.png|center|650px]]
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#This will now login to a virtual lab machine using PCoIP.  If your keychain isn't setup, you will be asked to enter your username and password again. <br>   
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#Select the appropriate virtual lab to connect to and click '''Continue.''' If you need to use graphics/video software, please choose "with GPU". <br>  [[File:Vmclientmac5.png|center|650px]]
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[[File:Vmclientmac6.png|center|700px]]
 
  
 
====Connecting USB Device====
 
====Connecting USB Device====
  
 
#Connect and login to the virtual lab
 
#Connect and login to the virtual lab
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#Select the USB icon and click "Start remote desktop USB services"
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#Select the USB icon and click "Start remote USB services" and follow the prompts to allow access via the Security and Privacy in System Preferences
 
##[[File:Vdimacusb.PNG]]
 
##[[File:Vdimacusb.PNG]]
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##[[File:Vdimacusb2.PNG]]
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##[[File:Vdimacusb3.PNG]]
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##[[File:Vdimacusb4.PNG]]
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##[[File:Vdimacusb5.PNG]]
 
#Connect your USB device
 
#Connect your USB device
 
#Wait until your device is detected by your computer
 
#Wait until your device is detected by your computer
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#Select the USB icon and click your USB drive from the list
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#From the Connection-->USB menu, please select your drive from the list
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##[[File:Vdimacusbpickdrive.PNG]]
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#Open '''This PC''' in the virtual lab and open your flash drive
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#Open Computer in the virtual lab and open your flash drive
 
  
 
'''Note:''' If you device doesn't show up in the list, try a different USB port on your computer. If your device still doesn't show up, your USB device is not supported. The format of your flash drive must be supported by Windows to be readable.
 
'''Note:''' If you device doesn't show up in the list, try a different USB port on your computer. If your device still doesn't show up, your USB device is not supported. The format of your flash drive must be supported by Windows to be readable.
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===Linux Client===
 
===Linux Client===
  
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The client will offer the best performance when using the virtual lab. To install the Linux Client:
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If you are running a Linux OS, this client will offer the best performance when using the virtual lab. To install the Linux Client:
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# Navigate to [https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/info?slug=desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_horizon_clients/3_0 https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/info?slug=desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_horizon_clients/3_0]
 
  
 
'''Note:''' Since this is not officially supported by VMware, there is no support available for this client.
 
'''Note:''' Since this is not officially supported by VMware, there is no support available for this client.
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If you are experiencing difficulties connecting, please try the following:
 
If you are experiencing difficulties connecting, please try the following:
  
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*If your password is being denied, try to login to [http://webmail.gac.edu Webmail] and log back out.  This will ensure your password is synced with the remote apps server.  After logging into webmail, try to login to the Remote App again.
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*If you are receiving an "access denied" error, try signing in again and make sure to check your phone for a DUO prompt.  You will not be able to sign in without using two factor authentication.
  
 
===Adobe Creative Cloud===
 
===Adobe Creative Cloud===
  
 
To access any of the Adobe Creative Cloud applications, open any of the Adobe application from the windows bar. If prompted to login, use your 鶹Ƶ email (entire email address) and password. Watch the video: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OqONS4psxo5GQUQYoE3EUDGsgdEtaDwX How to Open Adobe Creative Cloud on Virtual Lab]
 
To access any of the Adobe Creative Cloud applications, open any of the Adobe application from the windows bar. If prompted to login, use your 鶹Ƶ email (entire email address) and password. Watch the video: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OqONS4psxo5GQUQYoE3EUDGsgdEtaDwX How to Open Adobe Creative Cloud on Virtual Lab]
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==Additional remote access options==
 
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[[Remote Apps]] is an alternative to the Virtual lab.  [[Remote Apps]] offers access to a single application remotely instead of a full virtual desktop.
 
  
 
==Using Virtual Lab on Macintosh Lab computers==
 
==Using Virtual Lab on Macintosh Lab computers==
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==Programs/Software Available on Virtual Lab==
 
==Programs/Software Available on Virtual Lab==
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**ACL Desktop Education Edition
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The 鶹Ƶ Virtual Lab allows students and employees remote access from their personal machines to a full virtual desktop lab machine. A maximum of 35 users can be concurrently connected to all of the pools available in the virtual lab environment. Each pool is also limited by the number of physical resources available to it so if a single pool is full, please select another. This is a great place to access unique programs for classes and work, such as Adobe Creative Cloud and lab software. Watch the video:

Check out the Hoonuit Course:

Duo Two Factor Authentication users will be prompted by Duo when logging into the Virtual Lab.

If you would like to request additional software to be added to the virtual lab environment, please contact the


Using Virtual Lab on your Computer

You can connect to Virtual Lab three different ways:

  1. Using the HTML Web Version (No client needed)
  2. Using the Windows Client
  3. Using the Macintosh Client

The html web version is useful for most users. For advanced features, we recommend installing a client.

HTML Web Version (No Client Needed)

The virtual lab can be accessed directly using the latest version of Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari. We recommend using Chrome for the HTML web version and this is the recommended option for Chromebooks.

  1. Go to
  2. Scroll down to find the button called Windows Virtual Lab, and click this option
  3. Click on VMware Horizon HTML Access.
  4. Enter your 鶹Ƶ username and password (DO NOT INCLUDE @gustavus.edu)
  5. As soon as you click login, you will receive a DUO prompt on your phone
  6. Click Approve
  7. You will be directed to choose which virtual machine you would like to use (the 2021-2022 virtual machine is recommended)

  • Click the Windows Virtual Lab button

  • Choose HTML Access

  • Log in with your 鶹Ƶ credentials

  • Accept Duo Prompt

  • Choose 2021-2022 Windows

Windows Client

The client will offer the best performance when using the virtual lab. Watch the video: To install the Windows Client:

  1. Navigate to to find the installer file.
  2. Click Install VMWare Horizon Client
    VMWareHorizon0.jpg
  3. Click "Go to Downloads"
    VMWareHorizon01.jpg
  4. Click Download
    VMWareHorizon02.jpg

Installing Windows Client

  1. Locate where you saved the client installer and double click on it to start the installer.
    ViewClient1.jpg
  2. Click Agree & Install
    VMWareHorizon1.jpg
  3. Click Finish
    VMWareHorizon2.jpg
  4. Click Restart
    to finish installation and reboot your computer
    VMWareHorizon3.jpg

Using the Windows client to access Virtual Lab

After installing the client using the instructions above, following the directions below to connect to a virtual lab machine.

Launching the Windows client from your dashboard
  1. Navigate to .
  2. Login with your 鶹Ƶ credentials.
  3. Select Windows Virtual Lab from the list of applications.
  4. Click on your username in the upper right and select Settings.
  5. Select Preferences from the left column.
  6. Change the Horizon Remote Apps setting from Browser to Horizon Client so it launches the desktop client instead of the HTML version of the Virtual Lab.
Launching the Windows client directly

Please note that this method only supports DUO push. We recommend using the method above.

  1. Open the VMWare Horizon Client
    VMWareHorizon4.jpg
  2. Click New Server
    VMWareHorizon5.jpg
  3. Enter virtual-lab.gac.edu
    VMWareHorizon6.jpg
  4. Click Connect
  5. Enter Your username and password
    VMWareHorizon7.jpg
  6. Accept Duo Prompt
  7. Select a desktop pool. *We recommend choosing 'Windows without GPU' unless you are needing Adobe products, or other graphic-intense applications. Each pool is limited by the number of physical resources available to it so if a single pool is full, please select another.
    VMWareHorizon8.jpg
  8. Done - You will now be connected to a virtual desktop.

Connecting USB Device

Viewusb.JPG

  1. Connect your USB device
  2. Wait until your device is detected by your computer
  3. On the top of the view Window, select Connect USB Device
  4. Select your USB device from the list

Note: If you device doesn't show up in the list, try a different USB port on your computer. If your device still doesn't show up, your USB device is not supported. The format of your flash drive must be supported by Windows to be readable.

Macintosh Client

The client will offer the best performance when using the virtual lab. Watch the video: To install the Macintosh Client:

  1. Navigate to
  2. Click VMware Horizon Client for Mac

Installing the Macintosh Client

Install the View client.

  1. Double click the VMware-Horizon-client.dmg file to mount the client and click Agree to the license agreement. Macviewclient4.PNG
  2. If the VMware Horizon Client folder does not open, double click the VMware Horizon Client icon on your desktop to open it.
    Vmclientmac.png
  3. Drag the VMware Horizon Client application within the folder to your Applications on your Mac.
    Vmclientmac1.png
  4. Drag the VMware Horizon Client installer from your desktop to the trash to unmount it.

Using the client to access virtual lab

Launching the macOS client from your dashboard
  1. Navigate to .
  2. Login with your 鶹Ƶ credentials.
  3. Select Windows Virtual Lab from the list of applications.
  4. Click on your username in the upper right and select Settings.
  5. Select Preferences from the left column.
  6. Change the Horizon Remote Apps setting from Browser to Horizon Client so it launches the desktop client instead of the HTML version of the Virtual Lab.
Launching the macOS client directly
  1. Open your Applications folder and double click the VMware Horizon Client application to run it.
    Vmclientmac7.PNG
  2. Enter virtual-lab.gac.edu into the server Address field and click Continue
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  3. Enter your e-mail username and password to connect to the virtual lab environment.
  4. Accept Duo Prompt
    Vmclientmac4.png
  5. Select the appropriate virtual lab to connect to and click Continue. If you need to use graphics/video software, please choose "with GPU".
    Vmclientmac5.png

Connecting USB Device

  1. Connect and login to the virtual lab
  2. Select the USB icon and click "Start remote USB services" and follow the prompts to allow access via the Security and Privacy in System Preferences
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    2. Vdimacusb2.PNG
    3. Vdimacusb3.PNG
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    5. Vdimacusb5.PNG
  3. Connect your USB device
  4. Wait until your device is detected by your computer
  5. From the Connection-->USB menu, please select your drive from the list
  6. Open This PC in the virtual lab and open your flash drive

Note: If you device doesn't show up in the list, try a different USB port on your computer. If your device still doesn't show up, your USB device is not supported. The format of your flash drive must be supported by Windows to be readable.

Note: The format of your flash drive must be supported by Windows to be readable.

Linux Client

If you are running a Linux OS, this client will offer the best performance when using the virtual lab. To install the Linux Client:

Note: Since this is not officially supported by VMware, there is no support available for this client.

Printing

The virtual lab client will automatically add the default printer that is installed on your machine to the virtual lab machine. This will become the default printer for the virtual lab machine. Ensure you have a printer installed on your machine and set it as the default printer for it to show up on the virtual lab machine.

Visit the following page for instructions on how to add on-campus printers to your machine: Print locations/adding a printer

Printers can also be manually added your virtual lab computer.

  1. Double click the "Add 鶹Ƶ Printer" shortcut on the desktop of the virtual lab computer.
  2. In the Window that opens with the list of available printer, double click the printer you would like to install on the virtual lab computer.

Android/iPad Mobile Devices

In the Market/App Store, download the "VMware View" client to access virtual labs from these mobile devices. Ensure the app is created by VMware.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing difficulties connecting, please try the following:

  • If you are receiving an "access denied" error, try signing in again and make sure to check your phone for a DUO prompt. You will not be able to sign in without using two factor authentication.

Adobe Creative Cloud

To access any of the Adobe Creative Cloud applications, open any of the Adobe application from the windows bar. If prompted to login, use your 鶹Ƶ email (entire email address) and password. Watch the video:

Using Virtual Lab on Macintosh Lab computers

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On lab machines, there is a Windows icon in the dock. Click this, a window will appear to login using your credentials.


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Programs/Software Available on Virtual Lab

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Biology
    • Human Karyolab
    • Populus
  • ChemDraw Prime
  • Chemistry
    • Mest Re-C
    • NMR-Sim
    • TopSpin
    • Visual Mint EQ
  • Economics and Management
    • 2013 Tax Preparation
    • ACL Desktop Education Edition
    • ACL Help
    • ACL in Practice
    • ACL Utility
    • gretl
    • MB-Advanced Multi-Player
    • MB-Advanced Single-Player
    • Readme
    • SmartSims Administrator
  • Education
    • SMART notebook
  • Geography
    • ArcCatalog
    • ArcGlobe
    • ArcMap
    • ArcScene
    • DNR Garmin
    • dnrgps
    • ERDAS IMAGINE
    • GeoMedia
    • Set Default Path
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Internet
    • WinSCP
  • LabVIEW
  • Logger Pro
  • Mathcad
  • MATLAB
  • MCS
    • Geometry Explorer
    • Run TI-SmartView TI-84 Diagnostic
    • TI-SmartView TI-84 Plus
  • All Microsoft Office programs
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Modern Languages
    • Cartoon Story Maker
  • R
    • R i386
    • R x64
  • Sigma Plot
  • Wolfram Mathematica
    • Wolfram Mathematica
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