MCLA provides remote access to software using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This service allows MCLA students, faculty and staff to access license software typically found in our computer labs 24/7, from anywhere. With the ability to access this system with just a web browser, users can have the flexibility to connect using a tablet, phone, Mac, PC, Chromebook. Users also have the ability to download a more robust Remote Desktop client that provides an optimized experience. Because the process is cloud-based, the experience is identical for all users.
Here is a list of software that is currently available through the AVD service:
- SPSS
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- MiniTab
- MiniTab Express
- RavenLite
- R
- R Studio
- Atom
- BIOVia Draw
- MatLab
- Stella Professional
- yEd Graph Editor
- Tableau Reader
- BehavePlus5
How to Access via Web Browser
- 1. Go to the following address: https://client.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/
- 2. Login with your MCLA Account (A number@mcla.edu)
- 3. You will see icons for each course program offered. Open the program you'd like to access.
- 4. The follow screen will pop up asking your approval to authorize access to certain local resources.
- Printer: Refers to being able to print a document within your virtual desktop to a printer that is connected to your local computer.
- 'Clipboard:'Bold text Refers to copying/pasting text or images.
- 'File Transfer:'Bold text Refer to allowing you to copy files from your local computer to your virtual desktop.
- You can check Don’t ask me again to remember these settings.
- 5. Enter your MCLA Account Credentials at the prompt.
File:Avd2.png 6. Please wait while the application loads remotely. You can see its status by clicking the 'show details' option.
