SVSU Virtual Computer Labs

Overview

Welcome to the SVSU Virtual Computer Labs.

The SVSU Virtual Computer Labs can be accessed from any device that has an Internet connection and web browser.

Note.  If you have a personal computer that is capable of running the software for your class, we highly recommend you visit the home use software downloads page and install the software on your computer.  Here is a link to the home use software downloads page - https://appsc.svsu.edu/elms/.

Virtual Lab Use Cases

• General Lab - The general lab contains software that is normally found in a Classroom or Open Lab on campus:
  • Office 365
  • SPSS
  • Minitab
  • SAP
• Geography and Science, Engineering & Technology Lab - This virtual lab contains the software for Geography and SET on campus labs.
  • RobotStudio
  • Ansys
  • ArcGIS
  • ENVI
  • Flowgorithm
  • Lego Mindstorms
  • MatLab
  • NetBeans
  • National Instruments
  • Solidworks

Connecting to the SVSU Virtual Lab

To access the environment, click on this link SVSU Virtual Labs. Please note, performance will be impacted by your Internet bandwidth/speed.

1. If you are not already logged into an SVSU service like email or Canvas, you will be prompted to select your SVSU account.
2. On the login page enter your SVSU credentials, then verify your account with Multi-factor authentication.
3. Once you are logged into the SVSU Virtual Labs you will see the Virtual Labs available. Click on the "Virtual Lab" icon that you need (based on the use cases mentioned above.)  
4. You will see a pop-up window "Access local resources." Leave the boxes checked. if you intend to use information from your local computer clipboard or want to print. Click the "Allow" button.
5. Enter your SVSU credentials" as requested.
6. Read the "System Use Notification," click "OK" after you have read the notification.
7. You are now verified and logged into on the SVSU Virtual Lab "Computer."

Note.  The first time that you use a Microsoft Office Product (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint) you may be prompted for your SVSU credentials and need to verify your account with multi-factor authentication.

Save Documents to your OneDrive

You are not guaranteed to get the same SVSU Virtual Lab Computer each time you log into the virtual lab environment.  IT Support will not be able to retrieve any documents that you save on the SVSU Virtual Lab Computer. Please save or upload your files to your OneDrive. 

Shutting Down / Logging Off of the Virtual Lab Environment

View the steps below on how to sign out of the virtual machine.

1. Sign out of the virtual machine: Click on the Windows icon in the Toolbar, click on the person icon that appears (top of the menu), then select "Sign out". You will now see the home page of the SVSU Virtual Labs.
2. Sign out of the Virtual Labs web page: Click on your name of the Virtual Labs web page (top right) and select "Sign Out." You will see a Microsoft page, "Pick an account." You may now close your web browser.