Horizon VDI HTML Access

Overview

The WCC Horizon VDI system was created to provide users with the ability to connect to the College's systems remotely without the need to connect to the VPN. This article covers how to access the Horizon VDI, system without installing the client.

Instructions

Open a web browser and enter the following URL into the address bar:

https://horizon.sunywcc.edu/

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NON-SSO - You will need to enter your College UserID (ex: AA11) and your College password, then select SUNYWCC from the drop-down list.

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You will be prompted with an option to select a pool, choose a pool to connect to.

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You will be prompted to enter your College UserID (ex: AA11) and your College password, just like you would to log into a College PC on-campus.

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Once your profile loads, you can now use the VDI machine in a similar way you would use your office PC at the College. It is very important to note that this is not your office PC at the College, it is a virtual computer located in our Data Centers.

You may see a prompt asking you to grant permission for full screen.

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This will allow the VDI Window to use your entire screen, so that there isn't a second task bar at the bottom, thus avoiding confusion.

Quick Facts about VDI System Usage
  • You can only log in to one VDI machine at a time.
  • The initial to the VDI machine will timeout after 30 minutes of inactivity and forcibly disconnect your session 10 hours after the initial connection time.
  • There is no need to connect to VPN and VDI at the same time.
  • None of the work performed while connected to a VDI machine is saved locally on your College issued laptop, or personal device.
  • If you are only looking to access your email, please use https://outlook.office.com/mail/. By accessing your email this way, it allows others to be able to use the VDI machines to access other college resources that are not as easily accessed.
  • Please note that you will not be able to print to any college printers while connected to the VDI system.
Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the WCC IT Helpdesk

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