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  • General

    Title: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

    UniSA's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) allows staff and students to securely access a 'virtual' Windows desktop from on or off campus using a number of devices, such as University and home PCs, laptops, and non-Windows devices.

    Connecting to a UniSA virtual desktop allows your local device to access the software applications installed on the virtual desktop.  This means you can access expensive and powerful applications related to your studies from your personal device, without the expense of purchasing the required software, licences, and performance upgrades your device might otherwise require.  More

    Important Note Important Note: A 'VDI Client' (VMware View Client) must be downloaded and installed to enable a device to connect to UniSA virtual desktops.

    Play: Overview of VDI Online VideoFor a demonstration of UniSA's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, please watch the
    'Overview of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure' online video.

    Topic: VDI Support Resources

    Support Topic: Installing the VDI Client

    The 'VDI Client' (VMware View Client) must be downloaded
    and installed to enable a device to connect to UniSA virtual desktops.  This is a 'one-off' process per device.

    Download the VDI ClientTo install the VDI Client select the adjacent
    Download button and follow the prompts in
    the VMware installation wizard.

    For further information, a demonstration, and instructions
    detailing how to download the VDI Client, select one of the buttons below.

    Play: Installing the VDI Client online video
    Online Video
    (mp4 13333KB)    		 Open: 'Installing the VDI' user guide
    User Guide
    (pdf 772KB)    		 Open: 'Installing the VDI' FAQs
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Support Topic: Using UniSA Virtual Desktops

    To access a UniSA virtual desktop, use the VDI Client to connect to the Connection Server, enter your UniSA credentials, and select the VDI Pool supplied by your Course Coordinator.

    When finished using the application(s) you can only access via VDI you should immediately disconnect from the virtual desktop to make it available to other staff and students.

    For further information, a demonstration, and instructions
    detailing how to connect to, use, and disconnect from UniSA virtual desktops, select one of the buttons below.

    Play: Using UniSA Virtual Desktops online video
    Online Video
    (mp4 3986KB)    		 Open: Using UniSA Virtual Desktops user guide
    User Guide
    (pdf 455KB)    		 Open: Using UniSA Virtual Desktops FAQs
    Frequently Asked Question