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Radford University Virtual Lab - Connect using AppStream 2.0

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Radford University Virtual Lab using AppStream 2.0 (PC and MAC)

Follow these directions to gain access to Radford University’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) AppSream 2.0 which has the following programs: ArcCatalog, ARCGISPro, ArcGlobe, ArcMap, ArcScene, Gauss View, Gaussian 09W, IGPet, Maple 2018, and SPSS Stats.

 

Google is the recommended browser.

 

This approach should be used when off campus as these software programs are available in all computer labs across campus. 

 

1. Go to https://www.radford.edu/content/it/home/it-support/software1.html to read about the availability of Radford University’s remote software.

    

 

2. Open the link for AppStream website link from the above remote software page, then click an app to get started

    

    

 

3. The virtual session should take less than 2 minutes to be available.  Wait for the connection, first time may take longer than subsequent sessions.

    

 

4. The upper left of the AppStream screen will always show the following

    

 

5. Setup OneDrive for saving files. Click the My Files icon, click Add Storage, then click OneDrive.

    

 

 6. Click @radford.edu, and click Accept to allow connection. 

      

 

    

  

NOTE: Wait for OneDrive to show up above Temporary Files location.  Be sure to save files in your OneDrive folder.  Your Radford University OneDrive will be available at this time.

    

 

You’ll have access to your entire OneDrive account and may create folders for classes, projects, etc.

 

 

 

If you experience issues or have any questions regarding this topic, please contact the Technology Assistance Center at 831-7500.