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
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 remotely.

They are called "Student-Desktop", "Student-Specialized" and "Student-Visual Studio".

Follow the steps below on how to install and use the VDI:

Installing VMware Horizon Client VDI software will allow you to access software on your personal computer just like on the campus computers.

To install the VMware Horizon Client, click on one of the links below depending upon your operating system.

Windows: https://download3.vmware.com/software/view/viewclients/CART20FQ4/VMware-Horizon-Client-5.3.0-15208953.exe

Mac: https://download3.vmware.com/software/view/viewclients/CART20FQ4/VMware-Horizon-Client-5.3.0-15225262.dmg

You will then be prompted to Agree & Install. Once, installed, click Finish.
You will then see the restart your system for the configuration changes made to VMware Horizon Client to take effect.
Once restarted, you will see a VMware Horizon Client shortcut on your desktop.
To run the client, double click on the shortcut.
You will see Add Server.
After clicking on Add Server, you will need to enter the name of the server… view.farmingdale.edu
You will be prompted to enter your Farmingdale username and password.
Choose the Student – Desktop or Student – Specialized.
You will then log into the VDI with your student credentials.
You will then see the Windows desktop.
When you are done, shut down like you would shut down your PC.
To log off the server, click on the plug icon in the top left hand corner of the window.

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.