Tufts Virtual Lab (VDI) Desktop Client Installation

You can remotely access the virtual workspace from any web browser using your Tufts credentials to login.

Alternatively, you can follow the instructions below to install the VMWare Desktop Client on your personal laptop, desktop or tablet device to access the Tufts Virtual Lab (VDI).

  1. Navigate to https://vdi.it.tufts.edu 
  2. Click Install VMWare Horizon Client.
  3. From the list of clients, locate the VMware Horizon Client for Windows, select the appropriate row for your system, then, click the Go to Downloads link on the far right to download the client.
  4. Start the installation.
  5. Once completed, restart your computer.
  6. Open the VMWare client.
  7. The only customization required for install is the selection of IPv4 as the IP protocol; leave everything else as the default.
  8. Click the plus icon.
  9. Input vdi.it.tufts.edu as the server to connect to.
  10. Input your Tufts Username and Tufts Password to sign in. Make sure the Domain says TUFTS.
  11. Open the available desktop or application.
  1. Navigate to https://vdi.it.tufts.edu
  2. Click Click Here to Download VMWare Horizon Client.
    Click Here is at the bottom of the screen
  3. You will be taken to the VMWare Horizon website with a list of clients, locate the correct row for you (VMware Horizon Client for Mac or VMware Horizon Client for Linux); then, click the Go to Downloads link on the far right to download the client.
    Operating Systems are listed below Product Downloads
    1. Tip: If you have a Linux machine, it is most likely 64-bit. If you'd like to check, follow these "Check if your linux system is 32bit or 64bit" instructions.
  4. Start the installation.
  5. Once completed, locate your new application and open.
  6. Click the Add Server + icon.
    The plus is under new server
  7. Input vdi.it.tufts.edu as the Connection Server.
    Connection Server is the only field in the popup box
  8. Click Connect.
  9. A Tufts login screen may open in a browser window. Authenticate with your Tufts username and password.
  10. In the VDI panel, input your Tufts Username and Tufts Password to sign in. Make sure the Domain says TUFTS.
    Login is underneath the login fields
  11. Click Login.
  12. You're on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface! Open the available desktop or application of your choice.
    Note: Your applications and desktops may be different than the screenshot below. 
    A list of icon apps will appear that you can click.

Follow this link to download the client on your tablets or mobile devices: https://www.vmware.com/go/viewclients