Access the Service

Currently, NWA services is offered in a virtual environment. You will interact with a machine located in the National Library’s infrastructure, and have its screen exposed to your computer.

Alternatives

  1. Login using VMWare Horizon Client (RECOMMENDED)
  2. Access the service in your browser

1. Login using VMWARE Horizon Client

  • Open VMWARE Horizon Client on your computer
  • Click the + icon to setup a new server
  • Enter the name of Connection Server, provided by the instructor. Press Connect
  • In the window that appears, enter username and password.

When you see the MS Windows desktop, you will be ready to use our services.

2. Login using web browser

  • In you browser, navigate to.
  • Click “VMware Horizon HTML Access”
  • Enter username and password. Click “Login”.
  • Double-click the computer icon.

When you see the desktop of the virtual machine, you will be ready to use the services.

Notice With HTML access, the virtual machine will be displayed in one of your browser tabs. If you are used to keyboard shortcuts to switch between applications or tabs, you may experience some confusions. E.g. `Ctrl+W`` will close your browser tab and shut down your virtual environment, forcing you to login again.

Login details are provided at site by your instructure.