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Overview
The Data virtual computer 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.
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Access the Virtual Lab
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.
- Follow these instructions to install and configure the Horizon Client on your computer:
- Login with your Northwestern username and password (don't forget to select the correct domain: STU to students, EMP for employees)
- Click "Data Windows Desktop" to launch your Windows 10 virtual machine
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Access the Virtual Lab
Web Browser (recommended)
A web browser provides the simplest method to access the virtual lab and doesn't require any software to be installed on your computer.
Open a web browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
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Browse to https://vws.unwsp.edu
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VMWare Horizon HTML Access
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Login with your
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Available Software
The following software is available on your Windows 10 virtual machine:
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UNW account if needed.
After authenticating, you should be brought to the Horizon landing page
Click Data Windows Desktop to launch your virtual machine.
Horizon Client
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.
Follow these instructions to install and configure the Horizon Client on your computer:
Login with your UNW account if needed.
Click Data Windows Desktop to launch your Windows 10 virtual machine
Available Software
JMP-Pro is installed and ready to use.
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You can run JMP-Pro from the shortcut on the desktop
Tableau
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is installed and ready to use.
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You can run Tableau from the shortcut on the desktop.
PowerBI is installed and ready to use.
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You can run PowerBI from the shortcut on the desktop
BayesiaLab
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software uses a license checkout system.
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You will use an account to checkout a license and use the software, please follow the steps below:
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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.
Shared Data Sets
There are shared datasets available for your course
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on your desktop in a folder called "Data files"
IT Support
If you encounter issues or have questions about the virtual lab, please use this form to submit a ticket to IT: IT Service Desk - Computer Lab Issue
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You can find contact information for IT Support here: https://unw.atlassian.net/l/cp/7CbB1dau