Virtual Computer/Thin Client FAQs

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Contents 1 What Is a Virtual Computer 2 Student Computers 3 Classworks Computers 4 Samsung Thin Client Hookup 5 Samsung Thin Client Network Configuration 6 Basics for Staff 7 Basics for Students

What Is a Virtual Computer

Using a virtual thin client computer is basically the same as using a desktop or laptop computer, but, there are a few differences.

• A Samsung thin client monitor (terminal) is used to access the virtual computer, but, the computer is not physically located in your room.
• Any terminal can be used to access a virtual computer.
• The virtual computers are divided into 3 basic pools of computers:
  • Classworks
  • Staff
  • Students

Student Computers

Students “grab” a new computer each time they login. When a student logs off the virtual computer which he/she used is deleted and a fresh computer is rebuilt.

• Students do NOT have print access.
• The Internet Explorer home page is set to www.lisd.org/proxy . Students then choose the campus page.
• Students have two computer group choices:Classworks or Students

Classworks Computers

Classworks virtual computers have access ONLY to Classworks. To use Classworks on a thin client connect to the Classworks group at login.

• Cannot access the Internet
• Cannot access network drives
• Do not have programs installed.
• Do not have printers installed.

Samsung Thin Client Hookup

Samsung Thin Client Network Configuration

Basics for Staff

Basics for Students