Labs are being configured to allow for students to bring their own device and connect remotely, as well as shared devices. Students are advised to bring their devices as shared resources are limited. Instructions to connect your device are below.
What is Virtual Desktop?
Windows Virtual Desktop is a virtualization service that runs in the cloud.
Who can use it?
Service Availability
Software Availability
Click the link below to view a comprehensive list of provided lab software.
Why use Virtual Desktop?
It gives you instant access 24/7 to a fully configured virtual university computer. You can use this service to access:
- A range of specialist software applications without the need to download on your personal or work device.
- Windows Virtual Desktop is a managed virtual desktop service that includes many security capabilities to keep your organization safe.
How to get it
To use the virtual desktop, you will need to install Microsoft Remote Desktop client (recommended) or use a web browser.
Select your Operating System below and follow the accompanying steps.
For instruction on how to book a UTS computer lab
Installing Virtual Desktop
Apple macOS Steps for Mac
Note: Applies to: macOS 10.14 or later.
Dell Wyse Thin Client
- Please login using your MacID@mcmaster.ca
- Enter Password
- This will log you into the McMaster Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Portal. The McMaster AVD desktop you are authorized to access will be listed – located on the left had side of the screen
- Select either the STANDARD / Power icon by double clicking. It will take longer to load the AVD desktop the first time you use it.
- You will be prompted to enter your MacID and Password once again for authentication.
NOTE: Please do not enter any (Domain) information
- Click OK
- The full desktop containing applications will load.
Get Virtual Desktop on your Web Client
Web Client
- In a browser, navigate to Windows Virtual Desktop web client at https://client.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/index.html
- Sign-in using your University email address (macid@mcmaster.ca), hit Next
- Enter your password, hit Sign in
- Click on the relevant desktop that is presented to you
- Enter your University email address and password to start the desktop
- You will now see the virtual desktop starting up