VDI Oprimization for Zoom - How to Configure Zoom VDI

This document explains how to setup Zoom VDI so that when using Zoom inside a Remote Desktop over RDP, local audio and video devices are visible inside the Remote Desktop, while all audio and video processing are done on the local endpoint.



This documentation is based on publication by Zoom. This document has been created to simplify the process. Please visit below URLs for details.
Zoom Documentation: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0066334
Zoom Downloads: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0063810#collapseVD88
NOTE: Zoom requires that the Zoom VDI Client and Plug-ins are of the same verison



Configure LOCAL ENDPOINT
On the local endpoint where you are connecting from, download and install the latest Zoom Universal Plug-In

NOTE: Refer to the Zoom URLs above for latest version
Here is the latest version as of July 2024: https://zoom.us/download/vdi/6.0.10.25100/ZoomVDIUniversalPluginx64.msi?archType=x64



Configure your SESSION HOST (REMOTE DESKTOP)
On your Remote Computer, download and install the latest Zoom VDI software

NOTE: Refer to the Zoom URLs above for latest version.
Here is the latest version as of July 2024. https://zoom.us/download/vdi/6.0.10.25100/ZoomInstallerVDI.msi?archType=x64



Connect to Remote Desktop
a. Connect to Remote Desktop via TruGrid or RDP
b. Join a Zoom meeting - this will automatically open the Zoom VDI Workspace App
c. Connect your Audio and Video that have been redirected from local endpoint

NOTE: See below example of Zoom VDI Workspace App operation inside a Remote Desktop.

Updated on: 22/07/2024