VMware Horizon (Omnissa VMware Horizon) is a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platform that allows users to securely access virtual desktops and applications from almost any device and location. Instead of installing and running software directly on a user's computer, Horizon Clients for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android allow you to connect to your virtual desktop from your device of choice, giving you on-the-go access from any location.

Follow the instructions below for accessing the Horizon virtual desktop on a web browser:

1. Open a web browser of choice (i.e. Google Chrome) and navigate to horizon.auburn.edu.  
2. Click VMware Horizon HTML Access on the right-hand side.
3. Type your Auburn username and password, and click Login.
4. When you log in, you will be prompted to verify your identity via Duo multi-factor authentication. Accept the Duo push on your device.
5. Once connected, you will see the virtual desktop interface. Click the virtual desktop of your choice.

The virtual desktop will load, as shown below.

 

 

You must save files to your home folder on H: drive or to cloud storage such as Box or OneDrive to be able to access your files after logging off. Click Logoff to disconnect from the virtual desktop. 

 

Note: Horizon.mmd.auburn.edu is used on campus. You must have a client to connect to horizon.mmd.auburn.edu; you cannot connect from the web.

 

Related Articles:

• VMware Horizon Overview
• Installing and Running the VMware Horizon Client (VDI)