Overview
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UWF provides virtual software access to online students 24/7. The most up-to-date versions of ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced, and ERDAS Imagine , and Adobe Illustrator are the primary GIS related software utilized to complete course assignments. We currently offer two methods for students to access GIS related software via Virtual Desktops. eDesktop for GIS uses Windows Remote Desktop Protocol and GIS Virtual Apps & Desktops uses Citrix. GIS Virtual Apps & Desktops is the preferred choice. Not only does it work on both Macs and PCs but it also allows students to use tablets and other touchscreen devices.Other GIS Applications are installed and available on both platforms so students can choose whichever service works best for them based on their internet connection and their computer. These Virtual Desktops allow students to access software and data directly from the GIS Online program servers. Student's connections are distributed evenly among the GIS servers by our Load Balancer and Session Broker systems. The Session Broker will also attempt to reconnect a student to their previous work session if they were accidentally disconnected.Apps & Desktops hosted within ArgoApps are virtual desktops and applications that run on UWF's servers so students do not need to download or install anything on their personal computer to access. While students do not need to install Citrix Receiver, it is the recommended method to access GIS virtual apps & desktops. Select students can access a virtual desktop 'GIS Online' as well as 'app-only' versions of GIS software (within the apps column in ArgoApps). Roaming profiles are used to provide a seamless experience regardless of which GIS server is used. Additionally, all users of the virtual desktops for GIS are assigned a "Student Folder" where they can save large data files (typical of GIS) mounted as S:\ Other network drives include:
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ArgoApps
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Lite (HTML5)
ArgoApps for GIS Lite (HTML5) is the application those not currently enrolled in or teaching one of our GIS program courses are granted access to. Those noneasiest way to access GIS virtual apps & desktops as it requires no software to be installed on your computer. Non-GIS students, instructors or staff who have been given access to GIS apps will be able to see and use all drives mentioned in the video except for the R and S drives. Instead, use your G (kumo) drive or H drive. The process for working with files in the software will be the same.
This video will cover how to access ArgoApps Lite via the HTML5 client (your browser) as well as how to move data from the R:\ drive (where instructor places tutorial data) to the S:\ drive (your student drive).
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ArgoApps (w/Citrix Receiver)
This video will cover how to access ArgoApps via the Citrix Receiver. This method of accessing ArgoApps is the preferred method - it gives you access to all the drives you could possible need: your local drives, the H, I, R, and S drives, and your Google drives if they are set up through Kumo.
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This video will cover ways of accessing and relocating data while using the Citrix Receiver:
1. Moving data from the R:\ drive (where your instructor places tutorial data) to the S:\ drive (your Student Drive).
2. Migrating data from your Student Drive (S:\) to your H:\ drive, your Google drive, or your local drives. This is important because all data within the S:\ drive is purged at the end of the semester; if you want to hold onto any of your work, you will need to migrate it to another drive.
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eDesktop for GIS (RDP client)
This video will cover how to access ArgoApps via an RDP (Remote Desktop protocol), as well as how to move data from the R:\ drive (where your instructor places tutorial data) to the S:\ drive (your student drive). Non-GIS students, instructors or staff who have been given access to GIS apps will be able to see and use all drives mentioned in the video except for the R and S drives. Instead, use your G (kumo) drive or H drive. The process for working with files in the software will be the same.
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This video will cover ways of accessing and relocating data while in a remote desktop session with ArgoAppsusing the Citrix Receiver:
1. Moving data from the R:\ drive (where your instructor places tutorial data) to the S:\ drive (your Student Drive).
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FAQs
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GIS Virtual Apps and Desktop Desktops are MAC Mac OS and PC Windows friendly and work with any operating system. eDesktop for GIS requires a Windows operating system to work best. |
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To make the most of the flexibility that online education offers you need a fast internet connection, at home if at all possible. We recommend 10 -15 Mbps download speeds for a good end user experience. High-speed Internet or Broadband (defined by the FCC as 25 Mbps) would be optimal. Are you curious if your internet connection can handle the job? Check out this speed test to learn more. |
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