This post has steps mentioned to connect to Virtual Qatar using a client on a Mac machine.

This document contains the following sections:

Step 1: Install

  • Download the VMware View Client to your Desktop.
  • Double-click the downloaded installer file.
  • Agree to the End User License Agreement.
  • Drag the VMWare Horizon Client to your Application folder.

Step 2: Connect to Virtual Qatar

  • Click VMware View Client.appto launch the application.
  • You may be prompted with a security warning.  Verify that the application you are opening is the one you downloaded and click Open to continue.

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  • Click Add Server.
  • In the Hostname field, type virtual.qatar.cmu.edu.
  • Click Continue.

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  • Enter your Andrew userID and password.
  • Select Qatar for the domain.
  • Click Continue.

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  • Double-click the Virtual Qatar icon.

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  • Connecting to Virtual Qatar may take a few minutes.  Please be patient.
  • Use the Start > All Programs menu to access the available software. This may take several seconds.
  • When you are finished, select Start > Log Off to exit Virtual Qatar.