Install the Vivado Design Tools on a Microsoft Windows Client Network - Install the Vivado Design Tools on a Microsoft Windows Client Network - 2025.2 English

Install the Vivado Design Tools on a Microsoft Windows Client Network - Install the Vivado Design Tools on a Microsoft Windows Client Network - 2025.2 English - UG973

Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Release Notes, Installation, and Licensing (UG973)

Document ID

UG973

Release Date

2025-11-20

Version

2025.2 English

Install design tools to a PC network server.
Ensure users know the design tool location, can access the installation directory, and have Administrator privileges for the following steps.
On your local client machine, navigate to the directory where the network installation is located. The path is: network_install_location\.xinstall\<version>. Once in the specified directory, locate and run the file named networkShortcutSetup.exe.
Running this program sets up the Windows settings batch files and Program Group or Desktop shortcuts to run the AMD tools from the remote location.
To use Vivado Design Suite, launch the tools from the following designated shortcuts or applications.
- Program Group or Desktop shortcuts
- Run applications on the network drive