Campus & Virtual Computing

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

VDIs have been setup for students, faculty and staff to further assist them with taking classes and working remote.

Below is the list of software that can be found on each student VDI.

Student - Desktop

Student - Specialized

Student - Visual Studio

ArcGIS & ArcGIS Pro
IntelliJ
Maple
MDSolids
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
Minitab
Netbeans
SPSS

AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Architect, Revit)
SolidWorks
ArcGIS Pro
Matlab
Mastercam
Multisim
Microsoft Office
Notepad++
SPSS

Visual Studio
Microsoft Office

Student VDIs have been setup so students can access their course software from any location.
They are called "Student-Desktop", "Student-Specialized" and "Student-Visual Studio".

The Student-Specialized desktop is reserved for students that need access to the software listed on that VDI.
All other students should use the Student-Desktop and Student-Visual Studio VDIs.
Please remember to log off the VDI when not in use.

How to use the VDI:

From a web browser go to: view.farmingdale.edu
You can either use the VDI directly in your browser by clicking on "VMware Horizon HTML Access"
OR
You can select "Click Here to Download VMware Horizon Client". You can then download the latest VMware Horizon Client for Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Chrome and/or Android.

Visit the Staff & Faculty VDI webpage on how to use the VDI

Open Labs Availability - Floorplans

Finding an available computer just became easier. At a glance, you will be able to check a computer lab and see what computers are available.

You'll also be able to display a list of the software installed by clicking on the computer.

* Visit the Open Labs Availability webpage.

Information Technology

helpdesk@farmingdale.edu