1. Virtual Desktop
  2. Assign an Application Stack

Assign an Application Stack

This tutorial is for IT administrators of Virtual Desktop service tier 3.

Step 1

Launch the VMware Horizon Client or open a web browser to https://desktop.rochester.edu.

Step 2

In the VMware Horizon Client, double-click the desktop.rochester.edu server.

Step 3

Review and accept the disclaimer.

Step 4

Log in with your UR Active Directory domain credentials.

This environment uses two-factor authentication (Duo). If you are not connected to the University network (wired, wireless, or VPN), you must accept the two-factor authentication request before proceeding.

Step 5

Double-click the UnivIT EUC Admin desktop to log in.

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Step 6

Once logged in to the desktop, launch Application Volumes from the shortcut on the desktop.

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Step 7

Login with your UR Active Directory domain credentials.

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Step 8

Navigate to Volumes.

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Step 9

Make sure a previous version of the AppStack has been unassigned.

Step 10

Expand the AppStack that needs to be provisioned and click the Assign button.

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Step 11

Type the Active Directory user group or computer object name in the Search Active Directory field, then click Search.

Step 12

Check the available group or computer object name and click the Assign button.

If a group, make sure to check the Limit attachment of these assignments to specific computers and enter the prefix of the desktop naming pattern.

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Step 13

Confirm the assignment and click the Assign button.

Using the “Attach AppStacks immediately” option may or may not work depending on the situation.

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