To use a virtual desktop you need

• a program for your PC / an app for your smartphone - a so-called software client or.
• a device that is able to access a virtual desktop - a so-called hardware client.

• thin and zero clients (e.g. Dell Wyse Clients, Samsung Zero Client Monitor NC241)

After installation and configuration of a software client (see below) you get access to all virtual desktops provided for you in Pools after login.

VMware Horizon Client for Desktops:

• Go to the virtual desktop environment at Jade University web page.
• Click on “Install VMware Horizon Client.”
• Download and install the software.

Once launched, configure the VMware Horizon Client for Desktops as follows:

• Horizon connection server:
  • For students: vdi.jade-hs.de.
  • For staff: vd.jade-hs.de
• Username: default login (form: ma1150)
• Password: <your password>
• Domain: HS-WOE

VMware Horizon Client for Desktops:

• Go to the VMware Horizon Clients web page.
• In the “VMware Horizon Client for macOS” section, click “GO TO DOWNLOADS.”
• Click on “DOWNLOAD NOW” and install the VMware Horizon Client.

After launching, configure VMware Horizon Client for desktops as follows:

• Confirm that you really want to open the app by clicking the “Open” button.
• Start remote USB and print services: click “Next”.
• System extension blocked: Open the “Security” system setting
  • Click on the lock (bottom left) to edit.
  • Click the “Allow” button
  • Click on the lock again to protect it
  • Close the window
• Access to accessibility
  • Click the “OK” button
• Horizon Connection Server:
  • For students: vdi.jade-hs.com.
  • For staff: vd.jade-hs.de
• Username: default login (form: ma1150)
• Password: <your password>
• Domain: HS-WOE

VMware Horizon Client for Desktops:

• Go to the VMware Horizon Clients web page.
• In the “VMware Horizon Client for 64-bit Linux” section, click “GO TO DOWNLOADS.”
• Click on “DOWNLOAD NOW”.
• Install the VMware Horizon Client using the following instructions:

cd Downloads/
chmod +x VMware-Horizon-Client*.bundle 
sudo apt install intel-media-va-driver intel-media-va-driver-non-free
# sudo apt install i965-va-driver i965-va-driver-shaders intel-media-va-driver intel-media-va-driver-non-free

# uninstall the old VMware-Horizon-Client
sudo ./VMware-Horizon-Client*.bundle -u vmware-horizon-client

# install VMware-Horizon-Client 
sudo ./VMware-Horizon-Client*.bundle

Components:

• Smart Card: enabled
• HTML5 Multimedia Redirection: enabled
• VMware Horizon Virtualzation Pack for Skype for Business: disabled
• Real-Time Audio-Video: enabled
• Multimedia Redirection: enabled
• VMware Integrated Printing: enabled
• SerialPort Redirection: enabled
• Scanner Redirection: enabled
• USB Redirection: enabled
• Client Drive Redirection: enabled

• Register and start installed service(s) after the installation: enabled
• click “Scan”: every important components should be installed
• click “Close”

Configure your client as follows:

• Horizon Connection Server:
  • For students: vdi.jade-hs.de.
  • For staff: vd.jade-hs.de
• Username: default login (form: ma1150)
• Password: <your password>
• Domain: HS-WOE

From the Apple AppStore, download the “VMware Horizon Client” app to your Apple iPad/iPhone. Configure the app as follows:

• Horizon Connection Server:
  • For students: vdi.jade-hs.de.
  • For staff: vd.jade-hs.de.
• Username: default login (form: ma1150)
• Password: <your password>
• Domain: HS-WOE

From the Google Play Store, download the “VMware Horizon Client” app to your Android mobile device. Configure the app as follows:

• Horizon connection server:
  • For students: vdi.jade-hs.de.
  • For staff: vd.jade-hs.de.
• Username: default login (form: ma1150)
• Password: <your password>
• Domain: HS-WOE