Using the virtual desktop

If you are unable to install any of the software needed for the labs and problem sets, you can run a virtual desktop or virtual machine that has been configured to include all of the necessary software.

Software needed for the virtual desktop

• VMWare Horizon Client, which we asked you to install in Lab 0. If you haven’t installed that program, you should do so now:

  • instructions for Mac OS users
  • instructions for Windows users

• the client for BU’s virtual private network (VPN). This is only needed if you are working off-campus. Instructions for installing and using the VPN can be found here:

  Setting Up and Using the VPN

Using the virtual desktop

1. If you are off campus, connect to the VPN

2. Start the VMWare Horizon Client (searching for it as needed).

3. If you see a cloud icon labeled casitvdi1.bu.edu, double-click on it.

   If you do not see a cloud icon labeled casitvdi1.bu.edu, click the + symbol near the top of the window. When asked to enter the name of the Connection Server, type in casitvdi1.bu.edu and click Connect.

4. Enter your BU email address in the form username@bu.edu and your Kerberos password, and click Login.

5. Double-click on the icon labeled CS. This should launch the virtual desktop containing all of the software needed for the course.