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ITS Virual Lab

 

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The ITS Virtual Lab provides access to a virtual computer environment that can be used to access software without having to install it on your own computer. Operating systems are stored on images in an image library, and are loaded onto a server when a session is initiated. You can transfer files back and forth between your computer and the disk image you are accessing to save your work or continue work in progress.

The Virtual Lab is a faster option than the VCL service and doesn't require making a reservation.  It also provides a variety of software that should be helpful for students and faculty.

Available software

A more complete list of Virtual Lab software can be found through UNC ITS.

 Windows

  • ArcGIS
  • MS Office 2007
  • Acrobat Reader 9
  • Open AFS
  • Quick Time
  • Media Player
  • Movie Maker

Adobe CS5

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator

Math Applications

  • Maple
  • Mathematica
  • MatLab

Remote Services

  • Secure CRT
  • Secure Shell Client
  • X-Win 32

Statistical Applications

  • SAS
  • SPSS
  • Stata
  • JMP
  • R
  • DBMS/Copy

Accessing the Virtual lab

1. Go to http://virtuallab.unc.edu/

2. Accept the security message to continue

3. Log in with your ONYEN

4. Download the Citrix client if it is not already installed (available for Mac, Windows and Unix).

5. Hit "continue" to begin a virtual lab session.

You can find instructions for adjusting setting preferences and Virtual Lab FAQ through UNC ITS.