Virtual desktop – Cubbli

These instructions are meant for Cubbli workstations administered by the university. Instructions for Windows computers can be found here.

Virtual desktop traffic is encrypted, so it is safe to use one even without a vpn connection.

On your own Linux computer, you can use a virtual desktop with a web browser at https://vdi.helsinki.fi. Further details regarding browser-based use are available in the instructions for Windows computers in the chapter The computer has no Horizon Client/home computer.

  • Search for the program with the search term “horizon”.
  • Click VMWare Horizon Client..
  •  Click vdi.helsinki.fi.

     

  • Log in with your own username and password.
  • Select an appropriate remote desktop. Please note that the virtual desktops available to different employee groups varies.
    Please see further information on virtual desktops here and in the Windows instructions, where applicable.
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