When you come to voal.tamu.edu you will have two options to chose from.
There are two ways to use the VOAL system.
You can use the Web Access way by going to the voal.tamu.edu web site and clicking the Log In button.
Enter your NetID and password and then select a full desktop or application.
You can also execute the VMware Horizon Client application from your computer and launch full desktops
or applications without using a web browser. If you use the VMware Horizon Client application, download link below,
be sure to check for "Software Updates" by clicking the "?" question mark in the top right of the VMware Horizon Client.
When using the VMware Horizon Client and it asks to Enter the name of the Connection Server, use this address.
connect.voal.tamu.edu
Here are some links to help you get started
Using VOAL Web Access
Click here for the Windows Installation Documentation
Click here for the Mac Installation Documentation
Suggestions, questions or concerns please email helpdesk@tamu.edu or call Help Desk Central at 979-845-8300
IF YOU NEED TO ACCESS LOCAL DRIVES OR USE A USB DEVICE WITH VOAL, YOU MUST INSTALL THE HORIZON CLIENT FOR YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM.
Instructions can be found in VOAL Setup Information.
SUBJECT: Important Information for VOAL Access
Virtual Open Access Labs (VOAL) requires you to be enrolled in Texas A&M Technology Services' NetID Two-Factor Authentication (Duo).
If you are already enrolled in Duo, you will be prompted to use your enrolled device, along with your NetID and password, when you log in to the campus VOAL website. No other action is required.
If you have not signed up for Duo, you will need to enroll one or more devices at https://duo.tamu.edu in order to login to the VOAL website.
If you have any questions about Duo, please contact Help Desk Central at 979.845.8300 or helpdesk@tamu.edu.
Thank you,
Open Access Labs
