Software 2: How to connect remotely to a Lab computer using AppsAnywhere.

The Remote Desktop service allows you to access a Lab computer off-campus. Through this, you will be able to use all software/programs available on the Lab computer. 

In order to connect to remotely connect to a Lab computer desktop using AppsAnywhere, you will need the following: 

1. AUS VPN for Off Campus Access: https://itfaq.aus.edu/faq/ask?combine=vpn&c=
2. Set-up AppsAnywhere Client: https://itfaq.aus.edu/faq/370
3. Minimum Operating System requirements:
   1. Windows OS: Windows 7
   2. Mac OS: OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)

​Once completed, follow this step-to-step guide to connect to a Remote Desktop: 

NOTE: You will automatically be disconnected if the machine is left inactive for 15 minutes. You won't get access to the same machine every time. 

Step 1: Login to apps.aus.edu (AppsAnywhere)

Step 2: Click on Desktops. 

Step 3: Select the machine you need (based on your College, eg. CAAD), and click Launch. If it's your first time, the connection will take some time.

Step 4: On the next prompt, click on Open AppsAnywhere.

If you have a Windows, the Lab computer desktop will instantly open for you (pictured in Step 8) . If you have a Mac, you will need to continue with the steps below. 

Step 5: Click on Confirm. 

Step 6: Click on Open. 

Step 7: Click on Done. 

Step 8: You can now use the desktop to access any software or programs available! 

To successfully disconnect from the remote desktop follow the steps in "Software 2: How to logoff/disconnect from a remote desktop while using AppsAnywhere".