VDI Virtual Workstation
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The main purpose of the VDI service is to remotely use the applications used in HAMK and/or to utilize your virtual desktop in studying. Not all applications can be distributed to students’ own computers for installation, and there is no browser-based version of all applications. HAMKs Digital Services maintains the service.
Please note! The service will change to HAMK Virtual Desktop in autumn 2025.
VDI as a part of teaching
The VDI system can be used to reduce the dependence of teaching on a particular computer class, as well as to enable remote access to software installed in the VDI service. Applications installed in the VDI service can be used from all HAMK computers as well as from students’ own computers. You can log in to the service with your own personal HAMK user IDs.
VDI in remote work
Staff can use the VDI service for secure remote work. You can log in to the service with your own username.
Please note that all work done must be stored on HAMK’s network disks (P, S, U:) or OneDrive for Business to the cloud storage service, as unsaved jobs lose when VDI access ends and can’t be recovered.
Installing and using HAMK Virtual Desktop (pre-installed on HAMK computers)
Staff
- You will find the application on your computer under Windows App. Launch the application.
- Log in with your HAMK username and password.
- Start the virtual desktop by clicking “connect.” Enter your password again.
