Getting Started - Data Virtual Lab

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Last updated: May 13, 2024 by Steven Gjerdingen
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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.

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.

  1. Open a web browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)

  2. Browse to https://vws.unwsp.edu

  3. Click VMWare Horizon HTML Access

  4. Login with your UNW account if needed.

  5. After authenticating, you should be brought to the Horizon landing page

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    2. 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.

  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 UNW account if needed.

  3. Click Data Windows Desktop to launch your Windows 10 virtual machine

Available Software

JMP-Pro is installed and ready to use. You can run JMP-Pro from the shortcut on the desktop

Tableau is installed and ready to use. You can run Tableau from the shortcut on the desktop.

PowerBI is installed and ready to use. You can run PowerBI from the shortcut on the desktop

BayesiaLab software uses a license checkout system. You will use an account to checkout a license and use the software, please follow the steps below:

  1. First time students: 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: 6f559cd9b33d2be8fc7851f2a4c3e82fdb6d63968e81b231fa449ad837d5a331

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

  2. If you registered in a previous semester and no longer have your password, you may need to reset your password to gain access: https://bls1.bayesia.com/users/resetPassword 

  3. 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

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 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.

You can find contact information for IT Support here: https://unw.atlassian.net/l/cp/7CbB1dau