Connect to Viewpoint Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Mac

Created by Spencer Ross, Modified on Thu, 14 Dec, 2023 at 3:00 PM by Spencer Ross

In order to connect to AVD on Mac:

  1. Download and Install Microsoft's Remote Desktop app
  2. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop on your Mac

  3. Click the "+" button and Select "Add Workspace" 

  4. A text box will appear named "Add Workspace", Enter the viewpoint AVD url which is the same for all Vista workspaces
    https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery


  5. Click the "Add" button

  6. Another window will pop up verifying the url you entered. Click the "Add" button
  7. Enter you Viewpoint Microsoft email address which will be
    "<firstInitial>.<LastName>.<ServerCode>@viewpoint.cloud"
    Example: s.systems.TEST@viewpoint.cloud

  8. Your Mac will pop up a Security window asking for permission to let Microsoft Remote Desktop continue. Enter your Mac's admin password and Click "Allow"

  9. Enter the password to your Vista account in the next Microsoft Password pop up

  10. Success, now you can open Vista or any of the other apps you might have access to in your Viewpoint Workspace

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