SPSS VDI Remote Access (BIOL 361)

SPSS is available for use by Biology 361 students via remote application. Here are instructions on how to access the software remotely:

  1. If you are off campus, you will need to connect to the Campus VPN.
  2. The VDI software automatically has access to your N drive. Map your N drive to the machine you plan to remote in from and put any necessary assignment files in your Documents folder for easy access.

  3. In a browser window, log on to the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure server: https://appweb.uwaterloo.ca/RDweb

  • Enter "nexus\yourWatIAMuserid" and your WatIAM password then click "Sign In."

  • Click on “IBM SPSS Statistics ##”; a .rdp file will download to your computer.

    • **Note: Mac users will need to download a remote desktop application from the App Store before they can open the file. We recommend the latest version of Microsoft Remote Desktop (currently 10.5).**

  • Double-click the downloaded .rdp file. This file is a saved remote connection with properties allowing you to connect to the IBM SPSS software.

  • Click "Connect" in the RemoteApp popup window.

  • Enter "nexus\yourWatIAMuserid" and your WatIAM password. Optionally check "Remember me."

  • The software should open automatically on your computer.

  • To access the assignment files from step 2 above, click File > Open, then in the top middle dropdown where it says, "Documents," expand the dropdown and choose your "N: drive." You will then be able to see your assignment files.

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