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How to use the FSU Virtual Lab
Windows 7 Citrix Receiver Install …………………………. Page 1
OSX (Mac) Citrix Receiver Install ..………………………… Page 12
Login and usage instructions ……………………………….. Page 5
Please note: The FSU Virtual Lab server reboots every night at 12am (midnight). Do not run any
lengthy analysis jobs late in the evening as they may not complete before the server shuts down!!!
In order to access and use the FSU virtual lab, you must first install the Citrix Receiver plugin. The
following steps detail the process. (If you have the Citrix receiver installed, please click here.)
Use your FSUID and password to access the FSU virtual lab by clicking here or copying/pasting the
link into your web browser address’s bar: https://myfsuvapps.its.fsu.edu.
Follow these instructions to install the Windows Citrix Receiver plugin for your browser. Accept
the agreement and Click the “Install” button.
If you have a problem with installing the Citrix Receiver automatically you can manually
download/install the application from http://www.citrix.com/go/receiver.html.
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Download this program and proceed to install it by running the executable.
Click Start and then accept the agreement and select Next.
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Select Next. Do not check the “Enable Single Sign-on” box.
Leave the “No Thanks” option checked, Click Install.
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Citrix Receiver installation is now complete.
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Now that the Citrix Receiver has been installed we can proceed to the Virtual lab. Please note
that if you are using the same computer, you need to install it only once. The next time you go to
access the virtual lab you can select “Log On” instead of installing it again.
Go to https://myfsuvapps.its.fsu.edu and log into the FSU Virtual Lab using your FSUID and
password.
This is your homepage for the virtual lab.
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To see the full list of the Virtual Lab software, click on the plus sign (left hand side).
Selecting a program from the list of applications will allow you to add them to the desktop.
This is signified by a green checkmark beside the program name in the list.
As an example I will use SPSS. Notice how it has been added to the desktop and has a check mark
beside the application.
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Once you have selected a program, you can start the program by clicking on the icon. It will
prompt to download a file.
Click open and it will start the program.
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As it starts it will prompt for a Security Warning. Check the box that says “Do not ask me again
for this site” and then click on “Permit use”.
At this point the application should function normally.
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How to save data to your computer from Virtual Lab
Each program may vary as to how to save the file but to navigate to your desktop should be the
same.
I will be using SPSS as an example.
Click File>Save
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Select the circled “Up One Level” option until it is no longer selectable.
You should end up at this screen. Click on Computer.
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Highlighted below is an example of where you want to save your data. The option stating
“Local Disk (C: on
)” where the blank is your computer name. This is your computer’s
C: Drive. Do not mistake it for the Local Disk (C:) of the computer which belongs to the remote
virtual server. You cannot save your data there.
When you click on the folder a security warning will pop up. Click “Permit all access” and check
the box that says “Do not ask me again for this site”.
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Once saved at this location you can find the files in your C drive. Click on Start>Computer>Local
Drive (C:). The file should be listed on the C: Drive.
Apple OSX (Mac)
In order to access the FSU virtual lab, you must first install the Citrix plugin. The following steps detail the
process. (Note: If you have already installed the Citrix plugin, please click here.)
Use your FSUID and password to access the FSU virtual lab by clicking here or copying/pasting the link
into your web browser address’s bar: https://myfsuvapps.its.fsu.edu.
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Follow these instructions to install the Windows Citrix Receiver plugin for your browser. Accept
the agreement and Click the “Install” button.
Click on the Save File button.
Go to the download and double click the Citrix Receiver installer.
Double click the Install Citrix Receiver icon to start the install.
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Follow the installation wizard until the installation is complete and then Click Continue.
Click Continue again.
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Select Agree.
Select Install.
Type in the account password and click “Install Software”.
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Select Continue.
Select Close and you are finished installing the receiver.
Return to the log in section (Page 5) of the instructions to use the virtual lab for Mac OSX.