The Virtual Desktop Service (VDS) Articles

How do I install the Virtual Desktop Service on to a PC, laptop or tablet with no VMWare Horizon Client available?
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How do I install the Virtual Desktop Service on to a PC, laptop or tablet with no VMWare Horizon Client available? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff This article describes how to install the Virtual Desktop Service (VDS) on a PC, laptop or ta...
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How do I use the Virtual Desktop Service?
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How do I use the Virtual Desktop Service? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff Before you use the Virtual Desktop Service (VDS) you will need to install the client: How do I install the Virtual Desktop Service on to a tablet?How do I install th...
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What is the Virtual Desktop Service?
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What is the Virtual Desktop Service? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff The Virtual Desktop Service (VDS) enables you to access an Edinburgh Napier desktop from anywhere, anytime on almost any device. This includes: Most University applicat...
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How do I install the Virtual Desktop Service on to a tablet?
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How do I install the Virtual Desktop Service on to a tablet? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff This article describes how to install the Virtual Desktop Service (VDS) onto a tablet. For instructions on how to install the VDS on a PC, laptop ...
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Can I print using the Virtual Desktop Service?
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Can I print using the Virtual Desktop Service? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff From the Virtual Desktop Service (VDS) you are able to print to a sub-set of on-campus network printers. To attach to a printer when required: Click on the Ann...
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Can I connect a USB device when I’m accessing the Virtual Desktop Service?
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Can I connect a USB device when I’m accessing the Virtual Desktop Service? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff The majority of VMWare clients will allow you to “through connect” USB devices from a local device e.g. a personal laptop....
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Will my Virtual Desktop disconnect after a period of inactivity?
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Will my Virtual Desktop disconnect after a period of inactivity? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff Yes, for security purposes staff members’ Virtual Desktops will automatically disconnect after 30 minutes.
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How do I disconnect from a Remote Desktop session?
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How do I disconnect from a Remote Desktop session? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff If you are connected to your office PC via a Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) you need to ensure that when you disconnect from the session you do not shut dow...
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Can I use the "Delivery Delay" option when using Outlook via the VDS?
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Can I use the "Delivery Delay" option when using Outlook via the VDS? Aimed at: Edinburgh Napier’s staff When creating a new message within MS Outlook there is an option to "Delay Delivery" enabling users to delay the delivery of email until a ...
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