Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a technical solution for running applications without being installed locally on the computer. The software runs on a server and are accessible through a virtual desktop. You log in with your Jönköping University user account.

Who can use VDI on JU

VDI is available to students on some programs and to all staff  at JTH. Other students at JTH in need of VDI to fulfill their studies have to ask their teacher.

How do I get started with VDI?

Teachers are responsible for distributing a code and instructions to the students who are entitled to connect to the VDI. Using this, the student applies for access via Microsoft’s My Access portal External link, opens in new window. and then automatically receives access for 180 days. After that, the student needs to apply again with a new code. The code will be replaced every semester.

Step 1 – Open the application link

  • Go to: https://vdiaccess.ju.se
    (The link will take you directly to the application page for VDI access)
  • Log in with your JU account if prompted

 

Step 2 – Read the information and proceed

  • Read the information and click Continue. Ignore the “Share link” button.

 

Step 3 – Enter the access code

  • Enter the code you received from your teacher (the field “Business justification” does not need to be filled in)
  • Then click Apply
  • Once the application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email

 

Step 4 – When access is active

  • Access is usually activated within about 30 minutes
  • Install Citrix on the computer
  • Configure MFA (if you have not done so before)
  • Once active, log in to the VDI computers via: https://vdi.ju.se
  • If access has been enabled, you should be able to see and launch "JTH Desktop".

JTH student PC and staff PC with Windows

  1. Install Citrix Workspace App from Company portal.
  2. Configure MFA Opens in new window.
  3. Go to vdi.ju.se External link, opens in new window. and log in with your JU account.

JTH student Mac

  1. Configure MFA Opens in new window.
  2. Go to vdi.ju.se External link, opens in new window. and log in with your JU account.

JTH staff Mac and private Mac

  1. Install Citrix Workspace App for Mac External link, opens in new window. from Citrix.
  2. Configure MFA Opens in new window.
  3. Go to vdi.ju.se External link, opens in new window. and log in with your JU account.

Private computer - Windows

  1. Install Citrix Workspace App for Windows External link, opens in new window. from Citrix.
  2. Configure MFA Opens in new window.
  3. Go to vdi.ju.se External link, opens in new window. and log in with your JU account.

Other devices

  1. Install Citrix Workspace App External link, opens in new window. from Citrix.
  2. Configure MFA Opens in new window.
  3. Go to vdi.ju.se External link, opens in new window. and log in with your JU account.

How long can I stay logged in to VDI?

You will be logged out automatically after 60 minutes of inactivity.

Which platforms are supported for VDI?

Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, HTML5, Windows (Store).

I have more questions regarding VDI

Please contact IT Helpdesk Opens in new window..

What software is available in VDI?

VDI is currently for use of the software found in this report External link, opens in new window.. For email use Outlook Online portal.office.com External link, opens in new window.