MiDesktop

Tailored Computing for Scholarly Endeavors

MiDesktop, U-M’s virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), brings powerful, secure, and personalized desktop experiences to you and those within your project, class, work, or team — no matter where they are. 

Access customized virtual labs, persistent virtual desktops, and secure research environments right from a personal device. Want to remotely connect to a specific physical computer? You can do that, too. You and those within your group can work flexibly and securely without being tied to a physical location.

  • Virtual labs and desktops tailored to your needs
  • Secure environments for sensitive research
  • ​Remote access to your files and shared applications

Unleash Boundless Potential

MiDesktop revolutionizes the way you access and use technology by eliminating the limitations of physical hardware – empowering faculty, researchers, administrators, clinicians, directors, coordinators, and many others with the tools they need to excel in their innovative work.

Ultimately, MiDesktop is designed to fuel top-tier research, academic endeavors, and co-curricular engagement while helping schools, colleges, clinics, and units reduce costs.

MiDesktop in Action

Key Benefits

  • Instant access to personalized Windows or Linux desktops
  • Remote collaboration tools to work alongside peers and students
  • Robust computational power at your fingertips
  • Secure data storage
  • Full compliance with privacy standards
  • Pre-installed Windows operating system upon request

Advantages

  • Cost-effective: Significantly reduce your expenses on hardware, maintenance, and support
  • Ultra-flexible: From any device, anywhere, access your complete desktop setup effortlessly
  • Total support: Our ITS team is here to guide you, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing service

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Ready to Jumpstart Your Journey?

Let us create a tailored virtual desktop pool that perfectly aligns with your research, teaching, or work requirements.