Installing Ultimate Typing Coach on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Modified on Tue, 28 Oct at 10:25 AM

VDI Virtualization and network configuration

1. Overview

In a VDI setup, Ultimate Typing Coach is installed once on a virtual file server or teacher’s virtual machine,
All student VMs (virtual desktops) have a shortcut pointing to a access the same installation and data folder over the local virtual network (LAN).

Application and user data reside under the same shared directory (e.g. C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP).
Each virtual desktop runs the app directly from \\SERVER\TYPINGAPP.
User profiles, results, and progress are stored in the shared Database subfolder.
Cloud sync or User Manager “SYNC” functions are not used in VDI deployments.

This model works efficiently within a single local or virtual LAN, where all devices — physical or virtual — are connected to the same virtual switch or VLAN.

2. System Requirements & Constraints

Component	Requirement
Server OS	Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025 (required for >10 concurrent connections)
Student OS	Windows 10 or 11 (VDI images or thin clients)
Network	Local LAN or virtual switch; ≤10 ms latency recommended
Storage	SSD-backed virtual disk on the host or SAN
Shared Folder	e.g. \\SERVER\APPS\TYPING-CLASS
Shared Permissions	Permissions → Everyone: Full Control (set NTFS permissions for actual restriction).
RAM/CPU (per student VM)	1 GB RAM, 2 vCPUs recommended
Graphics	Enable hardware acceleration (vGPU if available)
Permissions	Students: Modify access to Database folder; Read & Execute to program folder

3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

This article explains how to install Ultimate Typing Coach in a shared local area network environment, where both the application and data is centrally stored on a local file server and accessed by student desktops through a shared network folder (e.g. \\SERVER\TYPINGAPP).

>> Download Ultimate Typing Coach Installer for VDI

In this classic configuration, all TypingMaster data — including user profiles, results, and progress — is stored directly inside the shared Virtual Server installation folder on the local network.

Installer Flow ( this step is completed once )

Follow these steps to install the software into the Shared Folder and the User Manager Icon (Manager.exe) will be created.

NOTE: Choose DATA LOCATION inside the APP INSTALLATION FOLDER.

NOTE: Do not enable Data Sync.

4. CONFIGURE Share NTFS Permissions

Protect the content of shared folder with the NTFS permissions:

Folder	Students	Teachers	Administrators	Purpose
`C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP`	Read & Execute	Modify	Full Control	Prevents accidental app modification
`C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP\Database`	Modify	Modify	Full Control	Allows saving user progress

5. Create Shortcuts for VDI Desktops

Each virtual desktop should have a shortcut to the executable:

In the VDI base image or via group policy login script, create a shortcut:\\SERVER\TYPINGAPP\TypingMaster.exe

Test

From one student VM, launch Typing Coach.
Create a test user profile and complete a short exercise.
Verify progress is saved and visible in \\SERVER\TYPINGAPP\Database.

6. Create Manager Shortcuts for teacher

Restricting Manager Access

If only teachers or admins should open the User Manager Tool:

Locate manager.exe in C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP.
Right-click → Properties → Security → Deny “Read & Execute” for the Students group.

By default, User Manager requires admin privileges. To disable this prompt, rename the file:

Manager.exe.manifest → Manager.exe.manifest.disabled

Manager Tool can show the data in almost real-time.

Restricting Student Permissions:

Manual Reference

More details and advanced network options can be found in the Ultimate Typing Coach Network Installation Guide:
https://www.Ultimate Typing Coach.com/typing-tutor/support/netguide.html