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Welcome to ITS Cybersecurity eNews | August 2024 | Issue 13

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Use Virtual Lab ~ What You Need at Your Fingertips!

Today's newsletter is 496 words... a 2-minute read.

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The problem: You're working on a project remotely (away from your computer) and discover you don't have the application needed and accompanying files from your desktop to complete a task.


The solution: Use FGCU's Virtual Lab (vLab) to access your desktop and applications when YOU need them.




Why use Virtual Lab:

Virtual Lab (vLab) enables you to connect to your desktop and applications via the VMware Horizon Client to offer better performance and features than through the browser because it connects to the safeguarded FGCU network.


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Important Note: Virtual Lab computers are temporary in nature, and any work created in them will not remain on the computer.

What You will need to do: Save any work to a Microsoft OneDrive account or email it to yourself before disconnecting.

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Workday Tip


If you'd like to use Workday, you can enter https://www.fgcu.edu/workday in the address bar of the AppsAnywhere Chrome browser window that appears upon logging in.

What software is available?

Click to access the software availability list


Ready to grab the software you need?

Click to access AppsAnywhere


Not seeing what you need?

Click to make a software request

Additional Use Case Examples...

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#1 Apple vs. Microsoft


You typically use an Apple computer, but need to use software that only works on Microsoft Windows.


Use a vLab device to access that application anytime.

Engineering students working in front of computer in lab

#2 Heftier Software


You need to use resource-intensive software that can't run on your own computer (i.e., Engineering software).


Use a vLab device to access heavier applications anytime.

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#3 Software Availability


You don't have a license on your own computer to use the software needed to complete a task.


Use a vLab device to install what you need (from the approved availability list) to complete the work.

Bottom line: When you're away from your computer or your computer isn't enough to get the work done, we have you covered with the Virtual Lab!

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