MCLA provides remote access to software using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This service allows MCLA students, faculty Here you will find installers 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 instructions to help you connect using a tablet, phone, Mac, PC, Chromebook. Users also have the ability your laptop to download a more robust Remote Desktop client that provides an optimized experience. Because printers on the process is cloud-based, the experience is identical for all usersMCLA campus.
Here is a list of software that is currently available through the AVD service:==Available Printers==<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"> <tr> <td><b>Building</b></td> <td><b>Room</b></td> <td><b>Link for Windows </b></td> <td><b>Link For Mac OS X<br></b></td> </tr>
*SPSS <tr align="center">*ArcGIS Pro <td>Freel Library 1st Floor</td>*Microsoft Excel <td>1st Floor Circulation</td>*MiniTab <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Freel_1st_Floor_Circulation.exe Freel 1st Floor Circulation]</td>*MiniTab Express*RavenLite*R*R Studio*Atom*BIOVia Draw*MatLab*Stella Professional*yEd Graph Editor*Tableau Reader*BehavePlus5 </tr>
<tr align="center">
<td>Freel Library 2nd Floor</td>
<td>Freel Library 2nd Floor</td>
<td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Freel-SecondFloor.exe Freel-SecondFloor]</td>
</tr>
==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.
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*4. The following screen will pop up asking your approval to authorize access to certain local resources.
<tr align="center"> <td>Murdock Hall</td> <td>1st Floor Hallway</td> <td>[[imagehttps:avd1//techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Murdock-Lab-Hallway.png|400px]exe Murdock_Lab_Hallway]</td> </tr>
*'''Printer:''' Refers to being able to print a document within your virtual desktop to a printer that is connected to your local computer. <tr align="center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation First Floor</td> <td>Room 120 - Student Write Up</td>*'''Clipboard <td>[https:''' Refers to copying/pasting text or images/techhelp. *'''File Transfer:''' Refers to allowing you to copy files from your local computer to your virtual desktopmcla.edu/pdf/CSI-120-laser. exe CSI 120 Laser]</td>*You can check Don’t ask me again to remember these settings. </tr>
*5. Enter your MCLA Account Credentials at the prompt.
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*6. Please wait while the application loads remotely. You can see its status by clicking the 'show details' option.
<tr align==How to Access via Remote Desktop App (Optional)=="center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation Second Floor</td> <td>Room 218 - Student Write Up</td> <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-218-laser.exe CSI 218 Laser]</td> </tr>
As an alternative to using a web browser to access AVD, you can install the Microsoft Remote Desktop application then use it to connect to AVD. This will work for Windows users only.
*1 <tr align="center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation Third Floor</td> <td>Room 316 - Student Write Up</td> <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-316-laser. Download the client hereexe CSI 316 Laser]</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation - Chemistry Third Floor</td> <td>Room 308 - Student Printer in Chemistry Suite</td> <td>[https: //techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-308-laser-stu.exe CSI 308 Laser]</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td>Venable Veteran Resource Center</td> <td>Venable Hall 309</td> <td>[https://gotechhelp.microsoftmcla.comedu/fwlinkpdf/?linkidVenable-VeteranResourceCenter-laser.exe Veteran Resource Center]</td> </tr> </table> ==Instructions For Windows==2068602 *2. Open Choose a printer from the file once it's downloaded list of available printers (above) and go through use the install promptslink located in the "Link for Windows" column.*3. Open You might be warned that the download contains an executable, click "Run" from the Remote Desktop app once fully installeddialog box.*4You will be prompted again warning you that the program's publisher cannot be verified. Now that it is open, Just click Subscribe with URL"Run" again.*The printer installation tool will launch. Enter in Click 'Next' and the installation of the printer will proceed.*You will be prompted to set a username and password for the printer. Select 'Use specified user account" then enter '''mclaad\''' then your MCLA A number with @mcla.edu (example:mclaad\a10001000) and then click Nextpassword.*5'''NOTE:''' Occasionally this window appears behind other windows. You should now see the course programs available If after a few seconds it doesn't appear, minimize or close your other windows to select from. Double click one to openlocate it.*6. Login with your MCLA accountClick “Ok”. *7In a few seconds, the printer will be installed. Please wait till If you would like to check to see that it is available, click the application fully loads"Start" menu, you can and then click "Printers and Faxes". '''NOTE:''show details' The installation should not set the printer as the default printer on your computer. You will have to watch choose the appropriate printer each time you print. Typically, this can be done by choosing the loading statusprinter from a list as in this example from the Internet Explorer print dialog. ==Instructions For macOS Sierra/High Sierra/Mojave==The printer installer linked above will not work properly with macOS Sierra. For users of Sierra, manual instructions are available [[Manual Printer Install on macOS Sierra|here]].
