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cloud.yc.edu

Yavapai College's remote computer environment

Cloud.yc.edu allows off-campus access to computing resources through a Windows 7 desktop that contains all of the software that is in the YC general computer labs. It's just like you're sitting at a computer on campus, even though you're not!

The best thing about using Cloud.yc.edu is that students, faculty, and staff can access ALL of the lab computers applications from off-campus 24 x 7.

Some of the software that is available through Cloud.yc.edu

• Microsoft Office 2010
• Adobe CS 5
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
• MathType
• ...and more!

Connecting to the cloud

In order to connect from most any computer with an internet connect to a YC desktop machine, it only takes a few moments by using the "VMware View" program. Once you download and install this program you will be able to access applications and programs on the Yavapai College computer network.  You'll have the ability to connect to different "pools" of virtual machines based on your permissions from nearly any internet connected computer.

Windows users

To access the Cloud.yc.edu virtual desktop system, you will need administrative access to the machine you intend to connect from.

1. Launch a browser and go to http://cloud.yc.edu Leave the default option of "View Client" selected. "View Client with Local Mode" is not supported and will not be made available for use.
2. Click "Download"
3. Run the installer as administrator
4. Enter the default Connection Server: cloud.yc.edu and press "Next"
5. Follow the onscreen prompts as necessary to complete the installation.
6. Once rebooted, simply double-click the VMware View Client desktop icon: you will then see a selection dialog similar to the following:
7. Select the appropriate pool for your current needs (you may only see one or two pools, depending on your entitlement). Click Connect and the View Client will then open in a new window to the virtual machine.
8. When finished with your session, simply close the View Client window or Logout.

Mac OS X users

To access the cloud.yc.edu virtual desktop system, you will need administrative access to the machine you intend to connect from.

You MUST install the VMware-viewclient.dmg downloaded here: http://cloud.yc.edu

1. Use the installed VMware View client to connect to the server address: cloud.yc.edu
2. When prompted to login, use your YC network credentials.
3. Select the appropriate pool for your current needs (you may only see one or two pools, depending on your permission).
4. Click Connect and the View Client will then open in a new window to the virtual machine.
5. When finished with your session, simply close the View Client window or Logout

Be aware that Cloud.yc.edu can use more than two gigabytes of data per hour. If you are using a connection that has limited data, it is your responsibility to monitor your usage. In no event shall Yavapai College be responsible for any charges, penalties, taxes, overages, or any other fee imposed by your internet service provider as a result of your use of our services. Do not use Cloud.yc.edu for time sensitive or last minute projects.

Disclaimer: Cloud.yc.edu machines are not persistent. This means anything you store on them will be gone the next time you use a machine, so save to your Z: drive

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