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How to connect to the Windows Application Server from a Macintosh OSX Citrix ICA Client

Download and install the Macintosh OSX Citrix ICA Client from http://www.citrix.com/site/SS/downloads/downloads.asp. Once the ICA client has been installed, you will need to configure it to logon to the sdvlapp32.msi.umn.edu server. The setup includes:

Macintosh OS X Citrix ICA Client Configuration

Using the configuration information from above, you will add an ICA connections using the MacOS X Citrix ICA Client Editor that point to the sdvlapp32. The screens below will walk you through setting up an ICA connection to the sdvlapp32 server:

Open the MacOS X Citrix ICA Client Editor from your Citrix ICA Client Folder. Enter sdvlapp32.msi.umn.edu in the 'Connect To:' field. Change the 'Network Protocol' fileld to TCP/IP.

Change the screen colors and size to fit your screen (ex. 1024x768 and Thousands).

Set the Security to 128 Bit.

Click 'Save' and name the icon shortcut sdvlapp32.

You should now see a new icon for the connection you have just created.

Once you have connections ready in Citrix, you can now logon to the sdvlapp32. When you select a connection you will see a screen similar to the one below which looks like a normal Windows 2000 logon screen.

Once you have logged on, you will get a desktop similar to the one below which looks like a standard Windows XP client. You are ready to use sdvlapp32 applications.


This information is available in alternative formats upon request by individuals with disabilities. Please send email to alt-format@msi.umn.edu or call 612-624-0528.

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