Accessing the Virtual Lab on Windows
This guide will demonstrate how to access UT's Virtual Lab resources from a Windows computer.
Getting Started
To access the Vlab on Windows:
- Open your web browser and type vlab.utoledo.edu or utlab.utoledo.edu in the address bar.
- Click on the Install VMware Horizon Client icon to get started.
Downloading the VMware Horizon Client, Part 1
You will now see a screen listing the available client download links:
- Please select the appropriate software for your operating system you are currently using.
- Select the Go to Downloads link on the right.
Downloading the VMware Horizon Client, Part 2
On the next screen, click the Download button and select a location on your computer to save the file to.
Granting Permission to Run
![Image of the Permission dialog box with an arrow pointing to the Yes button.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/653/original/c41aa85b-99eb-4a9b-9cc6-5cbfd2b150f7.png)
Your computer will then ask you to grant permission to install the client on your computer. Select Yes to continue.
Completing the License Agreement
![Image of the license agreement screen with an arrow pointing to the I Agree and Install button in the bottom right corner.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/655/original/c1d0f04b-c2c3-427b-8777-0eb340f65306.png)
You will now see the End User License Agreement on screen. Select Typical for the type of installation and then click the I Agree and Install button. After the installer is completed, click Finish and then you will be prompted to restart your computer.
Opening the Program
![Image of the VMware Horizon client desktop shortcut](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/657/original/a96daec5-3b6b-4e31-a159-807a347bb305.png)
Click on the VMware Horizon Client icon on the desktop or in the Programs menu to launch the application.
Entering the Server Name
- Click on New Server.
- In the screen that pops up, type vlab.utoledo.edu in the Connection Server field.
- Click Connect.
Logging In
![Image showing the login screen with fields for the username and password.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/660/original/af3102d8-8274-4064-9f97-893e9390db1d.png)
Enter your UTAD username and password in the spaces provided and then click the Login button.