Wiki source code of BIU Remote Desktops
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| 1 | == BIU workstation remote use == | ||
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| 3 | The BIU currently has four workstations available for image analysis work via remote desktop. | ||
| 4 | Access to all four workstations is via the university of Helsinki virtual desktop environment. General instructions on how to use it are at [[https:~~/~~/helpdesk.it.helsinki.fi/en/help/3114>>url:https://helpdesk.it.helsinki.fi/en/help/3114||shape="rect"]] | ||
| 5 | In addition, there are a few BIU specific considerations: | ||
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| 7 | 1. Access is controlled via a university 'group'. To be added to this group you will need a university AD account and you will need to inform the BIU (via [[biu-support@helsinki.fi>>mailto:biu-support@helsinki.fi||shape="rect"]]) that you wish to use the workstations remotely. | ||
| 8 | 1. The workstation you wish to use must be reserved via openIRIS ([[https:~~/~~/hilife.openiris.io/>>url:https://hilife.openiris.io/||shape="rect"]]) in the normal fashion, meaning you must have an active BIU project. | ||
| 9 | 1. Although the wiki-page above lists, the option to use the virtual environment via browser from your home computer the BIU **strongly** urges you to install the client software also on your home computers. Use of the browser-based connection is not necessarily compatible with all the image analysis software and may lead to problems with logging off at the end of your session. | ||
| 10 | 1. Due to software licensing issues, not all programs on imaging workstation 1 or 3 will work over virtual connection. | ||
| 11 | 1. The use of the workstations is limited to one user at a time. It is therefore critical that you respect the ending-time of your reservation and **log off correctly** to free up the workstation for the next user. | ||
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| 13 | Once you have been added to the appropriate group you will see 4 new virtual machines in your Horizon Client: | ||
| 14 | [[image:attach:BIU_VM.JPG]] | ||
| 15 | These four instruments are: | ||
| 16 | **BIU 3D VM** | ||
| 17 | Heavy duty virtual machine with Bitplane Imaris and Huygens deconvolution software. | ||
| 18 | **BIU VM 2** | ||
| 19 | Virtual machine with less memory and resources. Mostly for BIU internal testing. | ||
| 20 | **BIU Imaging Workstation 1** | ||
| 21 | 5^^th^^ floor BIU Imaging Workstation 1-2. HCSStudio and 3dHistech Case Viewer. Not all software has been tested. At least Nikon NIS and PicoQuant not working over the VMWare Horizon client due to licensing issues. | ||
| 22 | **BIU Imaging Workstation 3** | ||
| 23 | 5^^th^^ floor BIU heavy duty Imaging Workstation 3. Mainly for Bitplane Imaris and Huygens deconvolution software. Possible problems using other software remotely. | ||
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| 25 | = Logging off: = | ||
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| 27 | Because the machines will only allow one user at a time it is critical that you log off correctly. You can either: | ||
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| 29 | 1. **Use** **the** **normal** **windows** **start** **button and the 'sign out' option from** **there (as per university** **instructions). Do** **not** **use 'switch** **account' even** **if it is given as an option.** | ||
| 30 | 1. **Go to the** **VMWare** **Horizon** **drop** **down menu by** **hovering on the top – center of your** **screen and choose** **the three dots (additional options) – Logoff Desktop (not just Disconnect).** | ||
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| 32 | [[image:attach:Clipboard02b.jpg]] | ||
| 33 | \\Please always use one of these two options. **Never** use the 'Shut down' option in windows and **do not use the 'End session' option in the Iris clock nor trust the iris agent to log you off correctly**. |