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Disclaimer: Multi-factor Authentication (mfa.untsystem.edu) needs to be set up and installed on your phone before you can access the virtual labs.

Access CoB Applications (via Horizon)

Remote access to G. Brint Ryan College of Business applications is provided by our Horizon virtual desktop system. You can connect to different "pools" of virtual machines, based on your needs and entitlements, from any internet-connected computer. By default, all CoB faculty and staff are entitled to connect to the Faculty-Staff VM Pool and the current Lab Pool (see screenshots below).

VPN

You must connect to the UNT VPN before connecting to  Horizon.

  1. Navigate to untvpn.unt.edu
  2. Log in with your EUID and password.
  3. Select GlobalProtect agent at the upper right.
  4. When you run GlobalProtect, enter untvpn.unt.edu and click connect.
  5. Fill in the EUID and Password in the same way as the first step.
  6. Approve the DUO push notification that is sent to your Smartphone.
  7. Click accept after reading the EULA.
  8. You're now connected.
  9. When finished open GlobalProtect from the system tray on the bottom right of your computer screen and choose disconnect.

Installation Instructions

Navigate to RCoB-horizon.unt.edu to download and install the latest version of the Horizon client appropriate to your system.

  1. Log on as an administrator before installing.
  2. Run the downloaded .exe file to start the installation.
  3. Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation.
  4. When prompted to enter a connection server, enter RCoB-horizon.unt.edu.
  5. Double-click the Horizon Client on your Desktop to run the client.

In the VMware Horizon Client application, set the Connection server to RCoB-horizon.unt.edu

This is a screenshot of the VMware Horizon Client application. The user is prompted to enter the name of the Connection Server, with "RCOB-horizon.unt.edu" already entered.

Log in using your email, making sure you change the Domain to UNT for faculty/staff.
Note: that students use the STUDENTS domain and student email (firstlast@my.unt.edu) if you are instructing your students how to log in.

The image shows a VMware Horizon Client login window. It requires a username, password, and domain to log in.

You should then see a selection dialog similar to the following:

The VMware Horizon Client displays a selection dialog box with two desktop pools: AITS non-persistent pool and Faculty Staff PhD Pool.

You can set the display settings by right-clicking on the pool. If you have a multiple-display setup, you can set the VM to fill one or both screens, or show a smaller windowed view. We suggest you change the display to Window if you plan to switch between Horizon and your home/local machine a lot.

A VMware Horizon Client window shows available virtual desktop pools and a context menu with display options. The display options include fullscreen, windowed, and custom modes.

Select the appropriate pool for your current needs (you may only see one or two pools, depending on your entitlement). Double-click the icon and the Horizon Client will then open in a new window to the virtual machine.

When finished with your session on the Faculty/Staff pool, it is best to log off of the virtual windows machine rather than close the Horizon Client window. When working on a different pool, however, closing the window is just fine.

Connecting a USB storage device to Horizon

  1. Make sure your USB device is plugged in.
  2. Click on Connect USB Device at the top of the Horizon window.
  3. Select your USB device from the list.

The image shows a software window with options for connecting USB devices, including a SanDisk Cruzer. The window title indicates it is related to "Faculty Staff UNT Persistent Pool".

Access your email

From your home/laptop computer:
To setup Microsoft Outlook on your personal computer please follow the instuctions on the CAS IT Services website.

From the web:
To access your Exchange email account from any web browser visit https://outlook.office.com/mail/ and you can connect to your email from anywhere in the world. Use you @unt email to login and password.

Access Your physical work computer (via RDP)

Note: If you are off campus, then you must connect to the VPN by following the instructions above before you can connect to your computer through RDP.

To use RDP:

Click on the start menu in the bottom left of your computer screen.

Click on Start -> All programs -> Accessories -> Remote Desktop Connection

The image shows a Windows Start Menu with the "Accessories" folder expanded, and "Remote Desktop Connection" selected.

In the box that pops up please enter your computer's name (FQDN) or IP address.
Example: blb100a.unt.ad.unt.edu

To obtain this information:

  1. Click on Start -> All programs -> Accessories -> Command prompt

    The image shows a computer's start menu. The Command Prompt application is highlighted with a black oval as it is supposed to be selected.

When the command prompt opens type in hostname and then enter to get find hostname. Then type in nslookup <hostname> and then enter, where <hostname> is the output from the first command. In the output "Name" is your FQDN, and "Address" is your IP.

The image shows a command prompt window displaying the output of hostname and nslookup commands. The hostname command returns "BLB240F", and nslookup resolves this hostname to an IP address.

Paste your FQDN in the empty Computer Box as shown in the image below.

The Remote Desktop Connection window prompts the user to enter a computer name for a remote connection. The computer name field is currently blank, and the user is reminded to enter a full remote computer name.

Enter your credentials under “use other credentials” using unt\EUID and your UNT password.

This is a login dialog box asking for username, password, and domain. It also has a checkbox to remember credentials and OK/Cancel buttons.

Click OK and it will connect you to your desktop on your computer on campus.