UT Virtual Lab FAQ What are the UT Virtual Labs? The UT Virtual Lab environment is a system of servers that host virtual computers. These virtual computers can be connected to by a computer running a client (the VMWare View client). These virtual computers can be configured by IT with a wide range of software, can be accessed from anywhere in the world, and require no configuration for use. Simply login and start using them! The UT Virtual Lab environment is actually two separate systems. The academic environment consists of student labs for general use and virtual computers for specific classes.
For example the UT Open Lab is configured to have the same software as PCs found in the open labs in Carlson Library, Mulford Library, or Rocket Hall. Some professors and schools have additional labs for specific class uses.
These labs usually have software that is configured for a specific class or for students to use prohibitively expensive software. The clinical environment is specially configured for use at the UT Medical Center. The virtual computers in this environment have software installed and configured that is used by the staff, nurses, and doctors for patient care. This allows them to not only work from any computer at the HSC, but also in some cases, work from off campus in programs that have in the past only been available by physically being on the HSC network. Who has access to the UT Virtual Labs? Access to the UT Virtual Labs is based on your UTAD user account. If you're a student, you will have access to all Open Labs, plus any labs specific to your school or classes.
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Clinical staff and doctors will have access to the clinical virtual labs based on their dept. If you need access to a specific virtual lab, or you should have access but are not able to login, simply contact the Help Desk either by calling 419.530.2400 or through the web and simply request access. A help desk representative will assist you in making sure you have access to the virtual labs you need. When are the UT Virtual Labs available? The UT Virtual Labs are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While there are periodic outages for updates and maintenance, these typically take place between semesters and/or in the late evening or early morning. Long scheduled outages are usually communicated to the larger UT community through the myUT site, email, or the vLab website.
Are Virtual Labs eliminating physical computer labs on campus? The UT Virtual Labs are a tool that allows more flexible access for students, faculty, and staff. While the system will expand as needed and new labs will be added in the future, the UT Virtual Lab environment is not intended to fully replace physical labs or computers.
The UT Virtual Lab environment is just another way for everyone to have more options and tools available for our work or studies. Can I access the UT Virtual Labs from off campus? You can access the UT Virtual Labs from most any supported device with an internet connection. Can I access the UT Virtual Labs from the campus wireless network? The UT Virtual Lab environment is available from both the Public and Private wireless networks.
What do I need in order to connect to the UT Virtual Labs? You will need a supported device with the appropriate VMWare View client installed (see below) and a high-speed internet connection. Most DSL, Cable, and similar connections work just fine. Specific requirements are detailed below: How do I connect to the UT Virtual Labs from a Windows PC?
The most recent versions of the Windows operating system are supported. You will need to download the VMWare View Client for your version of Windows from. Under the VMWare View Client for Windows section, select either VMWare View Clients for 32-bit Windows or VMWare View Clients for 64-bit Windows. Which one you download will depend on the exact version of your Windows operating system. Once you have the client downloaded to your computer, double click the installer file to begin setup. You can keep the default settings for the installation if you wish. Your computer will ask to be restarted and you will need to do this before you can use the UT Virtual Labs.
Once the VMWare View Client is completely installed it can be started from the shortcuts on your desktop or from the VMWare folder on your start menu. To connect to the UT Virtual Labs:. Open the VMWare View Client. Type the address of the environment you wish to use in the Connection Server box For academic virtual labs use v, For clinical virtual labs use. Click Connect. Enter your UTAD credentials. Username is your UTAD account username, password is your UTAD account password, and domain should be set to UTAD.
Click Connnect. Select the Virtual Lab you wish to connect to from the list of available labs.
Click Connect You will be connected to the virtual lab of your choosing. You will see the client prepare and configure a desktop for you. Now you can use the Virtual Lab as you would any other computer. When you are finished using the virtual lab, simply click Option Disconnect and Log Off from the black VMWare Client tool bar at the top of the screen. How do I connect to the UT Virtual Labs from a Mac PC? The most recent versions of Mac OSX are supported. You will need to download the VMWare View Client for your version of OSX.
Under the VMWare View Client for Mac section, click the download link to download the installer for the client. NOTE: If you're going to log into a clinical vlab from your Mac, you will also need to have the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client installed. This software comes with Microsoft Office, but if you do not have it installed or do not have Microsoft Office, you can download the program from. Simply follow the instructions to install.
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Go to. Click Install VMware Horizon Client. At the Download VMware Horizon Clients, find your operating system and click Go to Downloads. At the Product Downloads screen, click Download. When the client is finished downloading, double-click the installer. Click Yes, to allow installation.
At the privacy agreement, click Agree and Install. When installation is complete, click Finish. Your computer may require a restart. Restart your computer and login. Find the VMWare Horizon Client application shortcut on the Desktop and open.
Enter vlab.utoledo.edu for Connection Server and click Connect. Type in your UT credentials to login. Once connected, you will be able to select your virtual lab.
Most software will be located on EDU – Carver Lab.