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System Requirements
An active VPN connection (if off campus)Update: VPN not required during campus shutdown in response to COVID-19
Download the installer
Navigate to https://vdi.iastate.edu/
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Click the Go to Downloads link next to VMware Horizon Client for Mac.
Click the Download button to proceed.
Locate the downloaded file and double-click the dmg to extract the installer folder.