Many classes or job duties require application virtualization using the VMware Horizon client. All current UVM affiliates have access to some basic virtual machines, though several colleges and departments have more specialized VM pools that require additional permissions to access (CEMS Virtual Votey, CEMS Simulations, ArcGIS VM , etc.).
Connecting to VMWare Horizon requires Multi-Factor Authentication – see our dedicated guide on MFA for VMWare Horizon.
When working in a virtual machine, files saved to the VM’s desktop, documents, or other folder on that VM are lost when you log out. Instead, save to your computer or your UVM OneDrive space using the instructions in this guide.
macOS: Enabling Drive Sharing in your Local Horizon Client Settings
- Open the VMWare Horizon client, and connect to the desktop.uvm.edu server.
- Click VMware Horizon in the top left menu, then click Preferences.
- Select the Drive Sharing tab, and ensure the checkboxes next to Allow access to removable storage and Do not show dialog when connecting to a desktop or application are checked.
- Next, either click the plus (+) sign to find a specific folder to use with the VMWare Horizon client, or check the box next to Allow access to your_user to use your entire home folder.
Recommended: Create a dedicated VMWare folder instead of using your Home folder
Creating and using a specific folder for all of your VMWare Horizon Client files can help with organization. You might also consider adding adding OneDrive folder.
- Restart any active VMs. You can verify your local folder is available by opening File Explorer and going to This PC. Your shared folders will appear as a drive.
Windows: Enabling Drive Sharing in your Local Horizon Client Settings
- Open the VMWare Horizon client and connect to the desktop.uvm.edu server.
- Click the gear in the top right corner of the VMware Horizon to open the Settings window.
- Select Drive Sharing from the left side menu, and ensure the checkboxes next to Allow access to removable storage, Do not show dialog when connecting to a desktop or application, and Open local files in hosted applications are checked.
- Next, either click Add to locate and choose a specific folder to use with the VMWare Horizon client, or check the box next to Share your local files use your entire home folder.
Recommended: Create a dedicated VMWare folder instead of using your Home folder
Creating and using a specific folder for all of your VMWare Horizon Client files can help with organization. You might also consider adding adding OneDrive folder.
- Restart any active VMs. You can verify your local folder is available by opening File Explorer and going to This PC. Your shared folders will appear as a drive.
