If you are unable to install any of the software needed for the labs and problem sets, you can run a virtual desktop or virtual machine that has been configured to include all of the necessary software.
Install the VMware Horizon Client by following the appropriate instructions for your operating system:
To use this software off-campus, you will also need to use BU’s virtual private network, which you can download by following the instructions found here: Setting Up and Using the VPN
If you are off campus, connect to the VPN
Start the VMWare Horizon Client (searching for it as needed).
If you see a cloud icon labeled casitvdi1.bu.edu,
double-click on it.
If you do not see a cloud icon labeled casitvdi1.bu.edu,
click the + symbol near the top of the window. When asked to
enter the name of the Connection Server, type in casitvdi1.bu.edu
and click Connect.
Enter your BU email address in the form username@bu.edu and
your Kerberos password, and click Login.
Double-click on the icon labeled CS. This should
launch the virtual desktop containing all of the software needed
for the course.
Important
Do not store any files directly on the virtual desktop. Instead, you should store files that you want to retain in one of two places:
your own machine, if you gave VMWare Horizon Client access to your local files when you installed it
the Z: drive that is available from within the virtual desktop.
Last updated on April 24, 2025.