

What do I need to access the AVD service? The Azure Virtual Desktop Service hosted by Microsoft gives you access to the same Windows 10 desktop and applications that you use on campus from anywhere with an internet connection. *Please note Marine Engineering applications are installed on the “Natural Sciences & Maths, Stats & Physics Desktop” Download software for your own deviceĭiscounted and no-cost software titles are also available to download and install on own PC and personal devices: For example: If you are doing a Chemical Engineering course and looking for the application Aspen Plus: This will be available on the “Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials Desktop” or if you are studying Architecture and need to use Sketchup then you’ll need to log into the “Architecture, Planning & Landscape Desktop” Please use the School Desktop that best describes the course you are studying with us.

The core applications you will find on the majority of standard University Clusters will be available via the “Central Clusters Desktop” and versions of software will run concurrently with on campus clusters. For video and audio conferencing (it's best to use the MS Teams or Zoom app on your device).Running long term simulations/source code on applications.Use it as a gateway to connect to on-campus devices remotely.Access Microsoft Office Applications (sign in with Browse the Internet.

There's no need to log in to AVD for the following: Avoid using the H Drive as this will cause slow performance. Once connected you'll see the Azure Virtual Desktop:įor best performance: Please utilise the OneDrive Files-On-Demand service when using applications. Enter your University email address (eg.Start the app and press the '+' icon, then select "Add Workspace".Sign in with your University login ID (eg.

