Overview

The Data Analytics virtual lab has 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 MAT Windows 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 "BUS Windows 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 "BUS Windows Desktop" to launch your virtual machine

Note: The first time you login you will see a black window appear, this is the Tableau activation screen -  do not close this window, it will close automatically once it completes in about 30 seconds.  If you encounter any network or firewall related prompts in your Amazon Workspace, it's ok to click OK or Accept.

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1. Create an account on the Bayesia Lab License Server:
   1. Open this URL and complete the form: http://bls1.bayesia.com/registrations/registratecode/

      1. Use this Registration code:  a175a2f28ceb3c91d04c460afb8d4ff6d26907e3a46b5eff0067bf550ab882a6

   2. You will receive two emails, one will contain your username and password and another will provide the BayesiaLab server information

   3. If you registered in a previous semester, you may need to reset your password to gain access: https://bls1.bayesia.com/users/resetPassword 
2. Open the BayesiaLab software from the shortcut in the Bayesia Lab folder on the desktop
   1. Enter the server information along with the account information you received via email
      • Host: bls1.bayesia.com
      • Port: 2424
      • User Name: See email notification
      • Password: See email notification
      • Account: You can leave this field blank
   2. Click Next to run the software

SAS Enterprise Guide uses an account in the SAS On-Demand for Academics system.  You will login with this account to use the software.

1. Create an account on the SAS On-Demand server:
2. Open this URL and complete the form: https://odamid.oda.sas.com/SASODARegistration/
You will receive an email with your account information, follow the instructions in the email to finish creating your account
Open the SAS Enterprise software from the shortcut in the SAS Enterprise folder on the desktop
1. Enter your SAS On-Demand username and password to access the software

Saving Data

You can save data, files and projects in the VM for the duration of your course, but the lab and any data, files or projects will be removed and deleted after the conclusion of each course.  Remember to save any files, data or projects outside the VM before the end of your course.  There are links to OneDrive on the desktop of each VM that you can use to save your data.

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