VDI login is successful and the Virtual Desktop is launched. Double-click the SPH VDI server to launch VDI. In the Connection Server field enter.If this is your first time connecting to VDI, add the SPH VDI server to your list of VDI servers. The VMware Horizon Client screen appears. Launch VMware Horizon Client from your laptop, PC, or tablet. Navigate to the VDI Frequently Asked Questionspage to download the VMware Horizon Client software. The VMware Horizon Client is full-featured access client software for VDI which is available for laptop, PC, or tablet. Entering a 7 digit passcode texted to your phone. Calling the phone number in your Duo profile.ģ. Pushing an authentication request to your smart phone. Click Login to proceed to the Duo 2-Step Verification options.Įnter 1, 2, or 3 in the “Next Code:” field, and click Login to use Duo by:ġ.
In the Password field, type your HarvardKey Password.In the User Name field, type your HarvardKey User Name.Web BrowserĪ very quick and easy way to access VDI is with a web browser. Visit the VDI Frequently Asked Questions page for software download and installation instructions. You may login to VDI via any modern laptop, PC, or tablet using either a web browser or the full-featured VMware Horizon Client software. This combination makes it very difficult for someone to hack your account even if your password is stolen. Logging in with 2SV requires something you know (username/password), and something you have (typically a smart phone). More information on 2SV can be found at the Harvard University Information Technology web site.ĢSV is an extra layer of security designed to ensure that you are the only person who can use your Harvard account, even if your password is stolen. Logging in to VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) with 2SV (2-Step Verification)Īll VDI users are required to login using 2-Step Verification, known at Harvard as 2SV. Media and Educational Technology Services.Remote Readiness at the Harvard Chan School.