Virtual Desktop

Virtual Desktop grants authorized students, faculty, and staff seamless access to licensed university software and applications via a user-friendly online portal at vdi.msu.edu. This service is device-agnostic, catering to a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. It offers flexibility and convenience, ensuring that users can harness essential tools and software across various platforms, from any location..

More general information is available at https://tech.msu.edu/technology/virtual-desktop/.

 
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Virtual Desktop (VDI) - Benefits of Using a Virtual Desktop
This article provide an overview and benefits of using Virtual Desktop Infrastrure (VDI) at Michigan Status University.
Virtual Desktop (VDI) - Error "This request is not supported" from vdi.msu.edu
When this error appears, click "OK", select "Other User" and log in again using your MSU NetID
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This article describes how to customize the Horizon view client settings. Horizon View is software used to access virtual desktops.
Virtual Desktop (VDI) - How To Connect to a Virtual Desktop Session
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This article describes how to setup USB redirection and file sharing. USB Redirection allows users to plug external storage devices into their laptop and access data from within their virtual desktop.

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Request a Pool of Virtual Desktops (VDI)
The MSU Virtual Desktop service gives authorized students, faculty, and staff access to licensed university software and applications through an online portal at https://vdi.msu.edu/ . The service supports all devices including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.