vLab
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How to login to the Virtual Computer Lab (vLab)
What is vLab? The days of being tethered to a physical computer lab and its hours of operation are over! The virtual computer lab (vLab) provides easy access to UIW site-licensed software applications and services from anywhere with an internet connection. Access software through your internet browser without the need of a VPN or being on-site. Step 1 Login to Cardinal Apps with your UIW email and password. Step 2 Click on the 'vLab@Everywhere' icon to launch vLab. Find this icon within the 'UIW Apps' and 'Apps' tabs, or search for it toward the top of the page Step 3 In the upper left, click on the vLab computer icon () Step 4 Ensure the Clipboard, Printer, and File transfer boxes are checked and click Allow to continue. If you don't want to see this prompt each login, check the 'Don't ask me again...' box Step 5 Enter your UIW email and password once again, then click Submit to continue Use the same email and password used to login to Cardinal Apps from step 1. Step 6 Data is not always saved when exiting a vLab session (closing your browser or vLab tab) so, please, make sure to upload any files to OneDrive via the web browser within vLab or utilize vLabs easy-to-use two-way file transfer system. Click 'OK' to continue to vLab Step 7 Finished! You're now logged into vLab within your internet browser and can use any of the provided services from anywhere. Your session will end when you close the tab or close your internet browser. Video Guide Sign in with Cardinal Apps to view the video
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Transferring files in and out of the Virtual Computer Lab (vLab)
Purpose The Virtual Computer lab is a space where UIW personnel can access a variety of UIW provided apps and services from anywhere in the world. When working with these products, sometimes you'll need to save or import files to work on as vLab being virtual, it's a separate space than your real computer. When using vLab apps, you may want to transfer files you worked hard on out of the virtual computer to your real one. Or, you may want to import files into the vLab to use with specific programs. This guide walks through both processes. Step 1 Login to Cardinal Apps and click on the vLab@Everywhere app vLab can be found under the 'UIW Apps' and 'Apps' tabs in Cardinal Apps Step 2 Click on the vLab icon () and make sure to have the 'File transfer' option checked (pictured below)... If you've never logged into vLab, learn how to login with this reference guide. Sending a file to the vLab computer Step 1a In the upper right of vLab, find and select the Arrow Up icon to start the file transfer. Select the file you'd like to upload to vLab and when you click open, after a few moments, you'll see a message stating the upload is complete. Step 2a Click on the Start Menu () in the bottom left of the desktop, and then click the 'Documents' option on the left sidebar. Step 3a Click on 'This PC' found on the left sidebar, and then click on 'Remote Desktop Virtual Drive on RDWebClient' found toward the bottom You won't see the second option until you click on 'This PC'. Step 4a Open the 'Uploads' folder. Here, you will find all files you upload to vLab via the upload button () found in step 1. Feel free to drag these folders elsewhere in your vLab space. This folder is cleared when vLab is closed (tab is closed or you sign out) and vLab is periodically refreshed so do not keep items in here for long-term retention. Receiving a file from vLab to your real computer Step 1b Login to vLab and click on the Start Menu () in the bottom left of the desktop, and then click the 'Documents' option on the left sidebar. Step 2b Click on 'This PC' found on the left sidebar, and then click on 'Remote Desktop Virtual Drive on RDWebClient' found toward the bottom. You won't see the second option until you click on 'This PC'. Step 3b Click and open the 'Downloads' folder. This is where you will drag and drop, or directly save any files you want to transfer to your real computer. Simply drag and drop a file, or choose this specific folder as the save location for a file within vLab. Once you do, the file you saved will automatically download to the 'Downloads' area of your real computer. Your browser may ask to approve downloads from 'rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com'. Approve any pop-ups to allow downloads, which transfers the file. Video Guide Sign in with Cardinal Apps to view the video