Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Service Overview

Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) is a technology that lets you access a virtual desktop computer.  Fleming uses VDI to provide remote access to standardized Fleming desktop services from any location or device.

Available To

All staff and students in specific GIS programs.

Getting Started

Access via the browser will be discontinued as of Monday Sept 23, 2024. All VDI users should install and use the Horizon VDI client software.

Download & Install the VMware Horizon VDI Client software

1. Visit this website: 
   Download VMware Horizon Clients - VMware Customer Connect (omnissa.com) 
   (Note: Omnissa LLC is the new owner of the VMware Horizon portfolio of products.)
2. Choose either Windows or Mac, and click "Go To Downloads"
3. Click "Download Now"
4. Double-click to run the installer on your local device.

Configure & Connect using VMware Horizon VDI Client software

1. Run the application
2. Click ‘Add Server’, enter the hostname of vdiflex1.flemingcollege.ca and click ‘Connect’.
   (Only required once per device. The server hostname setting is remembered.)
3. Log in with your Fleming username and password.
4. Click on the type of virtual PC you'd like to use.

Additional Information

• For best results, a high-speed Internet connection is required. VPN is not required to use VDI.
• Just like on-campus desktop computers, user files saved to common Windows locations such as Desktop, My Documents, Downloads, etc., reside on the college's H: and S: network drives. You can also access the H: & S: drive locations remotely by using our MyWorkDrive service instead of VDI.
• Do NOT use VDI to participate in live virtual meetings using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Webex or Zoom. To ensure an optimal meeting experience, install and use these types of applications natively on your local computer or device.