Install VMware View (Android)

  1. Search for "vmware" in the Google Play Store.  Find "VMware Horizon Client" and tap "Install".

VMware Horizon Client on an Apple Device.

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  1. Tap the "Horizon" app to open it. 

VMware Horizon Client on an Apple Device.

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  1. In "Server", enter "view.nku.edu".  In "Description", enter "NKU".  Tap "Connect".

VMware Horizon Client server setup screen.

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  1. Enter your NKU username and password and tap "Login".

VMware Horizon login screen.

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  1. Tap the virtual machine you would like to connect to.

VMware Horizon desktop selector.

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The virtual desktop will show on your device.  This is the VMware Horizon View virtual machine.  Remember that any files must be saved to your J: or K: drive, OneDrive, other cloud storage, or a flash drive.  Any files saved on the desktop will be removed once you log off of the virtual machine.

VMware Horizon Client on an Apple Device.

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