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Download the SWIC VDI Application (Horizon Client)


    Download the SWIC VDI Application (Horizon Client)

    Download the Horizon Client for desktop use (preferred).

    1. Open a web browser (i.e., Chrome, Edge, FireFox) and open the link: Download VMware Horizon Clients – My VMware to download the VMware Horizon Client. Under Select Version, make sure to select Horizon 7 (5.0).
      2. Full link: https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/downloads/info/slug/desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_horizon_clients/horizon_7_5_0
    2. Select GO TO DOWNLOADS under the the section for your device.
    3. Select version 5.5.0. and click DOWNLOAD NOW:
    4. Once downloaded, open/execute the file to start the installation:

    Windows Install

    1. Click on Customize Installation:
    2. In default connection server enter portal.swic.edu:
    3. Click on Agree and Install.
    4. Click on Finish.
    5. When it asks, please restart your computer to ensure the installation finishes completely.

    MAC Install

    1. Obtain and mount the VMware Horizon Client installer .dmg file.
    2. Click Agree to the End User License Agreement.
    3. Close window.
    4. Installation is complete.
    5. Drag the VMware Horizon Client icon to your Applications folder.
    6. The Add Connection Server window will open.  Enter portal.swic.edu for the name of the connection server and click Connect.

    Mobile Device Install

    1. Download VMware Horizon Client through iTunes, Google Play Store, or the App Store of your mobile vendor.
      1. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vmware-horizon-client/id417993697
      2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmware.view.client.android
    2. After you install and open the app, you will need to enter portal.swic.edu for the server name and whatever you like for the description, then click Connect:
    3. Enter your username and password and click Login.
      1. Employees use your InfoShare username and password.
      2. Students use your student ID number and eSTORM password.
    4. Once you have logged in, you will see your desktop and app options:

    Computer Login and Configuration

    1. Double-click on the VMware Horizon Client icon on your desktop or Start menu.
    2. If you do not see the icon for portal.swic.edu, double-click the Add Server box. Enter the name of the Connection Server:  portal.swic.edu and click Connect.
    3. Double-click the portal.swic.edu tile. Enter your credentials and click Login.
      1. Employees use your InfoShare username and password.
      2. Students use your student ID number and eSTORM password.

    VMware Horizon HTML Access

    1. Select VMWare Horizon HTML Access.
    2. Enter your username and password and click Sign In.
      1. Employees use your InfoShare username and password.
      2. Students use your student ID number and eSTORM password.
    3. Select the desired desktop:
    4. Your remote desktop will appear:
    5. When you are done, click on Disconnect:

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