Overview

The MIS COS virtual labs have been created to provide you with a pre-configured environment that has the required software installed and ready for you to use.  Each student will receive a dedicated Windows 10 virtual machine that will be available for the duration of the course, including any files or settings saved in the virtual machine.  The virtual machines will be erased at the end of each term, following commencement.

Access the Virtual Lab

Note: you will have access to the MIS COS Windows Desktop and/or the MIS Server or COS Ubuntu Desktop based on your course registration

Horizon Client (recommended)

The Horizon Client provides a better user experience as well as copy/paste and file copies between your computer and the VM. This does require software to be installed on your computer.

1. Follow these instructions to install and configure the Horizon Client on your computer:
   1. VMWare Horizon Client for Mac
   2. VMWare Horizon Client for Windows
      
2. Login with your account (don't forget to select the correct domain: STU to students, EMP for employees)
3. Click "MIS COS Windows Desktop" or "MIS ServerCOS Ubuntu Desktop" to launch your virtual machine

Web Browser

A web browser provides the simplest method to access the virtual lab and doesn't require any software to be installed on your computer.

1. Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Internet Explorer)
2. Browse to https://vws.unwsp.edu
3. Click "VMWare Horizon HTML Access"
4. Login with your account (don't forget to select the correct domain: STU to students, EMP for employees)
5. Click "MIS COS Windows Desktop" or "MIS ServerCOS Ubuntu Desktop" to launch your virtual machine

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Available Software

MIS COS Windows Desktop

The MIS Desktop COS Windows Desktop VM has the following software installed:

• Windows 10 LTSC 2019
• Microsoft Office 20162019, with Visio and Project
• Microsoft Visual StudioMicrosoft SQL Server Express 2017 with SQL Server Management StudioNetBeans IDE
  

MIS Server

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• Eclipse IDE for Java
• JRE 8 and JDK 12
• GNS3
• RapidMiner Studio

COS Ubuntu Desktop

The COS Ubuntu Desktop has the following software installed:

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• Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
• Geany
• Python 3

IT Support

If you encounter issues or have questions about the virtual lab, please contact IT Support.  You can find contact information for IT Support here: https://confluence.unwsp.edu/x/NwMqB

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