Computer Labs and VDI    

How to Install VMware Horizon Client to Access VDI

1. Go to  https://desktop.tamug.edu.

2.  Download the Horizon View Client. It is the option on the left side.  There is also a MAC version available.

3.  Follow the prompts to install the software.

4.  We recommend rebooting after installing the software.

5.  When it asks you to select or add a server, you will add the following server desktop.tamug.edu.

6. If you are off campus or in the residence halls, please VPN into campus first. Here is the link to the VPN instructions.

        https://www.tamug.edu/it/services/connect-communicate-collaborate/VPN.html

7.  Double click on the server and it will prompt you to log in. You will use your NetID and password.

Credentials:

Username: NetID
Password: NetID password
Domain: AUTH

You will be prompted for DUO authentication.

Once logged in, you will see different desktop options depending on what classes you are enrolled in.

For General Use, click on the Win10 Standard Desktop.

Engineering or GIS students, click on the Win10 Performance Desktop or Win 10 ArcGIS Desktop.

Common Issue:
If you get an error message that your account is disabled, please reset your NetID password by going to https://gateway.tamu.edu and logging in. Then select "Password Settings" and "Change Password".  You can reuse the existing password most of the time. Wait a couple of minutes and try logging in again.

Special log in instructions for specific software on the Virtual System:

Automation Studio:
When you launch automation studio a box will appear.
When the box shows up:
1) Click license configuration
2) Click the license manager button and type in “usblicense”
3) Click return
4) When the program starts and asks to register software, click on later.
5) When it asks you to download a program, click on later.

AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor:
If you open AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor and it asks for a license.
1) click on multi user
2) in the server box type in "oceanserver".
3) click Done.
This has to be done once for every user.

SMS:
There may be a time when SMS does not know where to get the license.
Click on Register until it asks you for the source of the license.
Click on Hardware lock.
Click on Next
Then for Network hardware Lock server name, type in "usblicense"
Click on the button that says Apply lock code.
Once it generates a code, click on done.

SPE / Hecsalv Update Issue:
Occasionally you may end up with a pop up box looking for updates.
You DO NOT need any updates!
At the bottom of the box is a button that will let you postpone updates until later.
Once you click there, it will ask the frequency of update checks.
Click on Quarterly.
This will tell it to only check once every 3 months.