Instructions for Accessing Virtual Desktops in Azure (AVD)

Summary

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in Azure provides access to cloud based virtual desktops to support remote learning and administrative access when away from campus. Access to AVD can be accomplished utilizing an installed remote desktop client or via any modern web browser.

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Overview

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) provides access to cloud based virtual desktops to support remote learning and administrative access when away from campus. Access to AVD can be accomplished utilizing an installed remote desktop client or via any modern web browser. Select the button below to access Azure Virtual Desktop via a web browser.


The web-based version of Azure Virtual Desktop can be accessed from the Technology Resources card in the MyAACC Portal:
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AACC provides all students with access to a limited selection of applications through AACC’s Open Access Desktop.  Students may also be granted access to course specific virtual desktops based on specific classes they are enrolled in.

AVD allows you to access necessary software / services for your class or job assignment without having a college issued device that has the software installed.


General Access is available to ALL AACC Students:

Standard OS and Office Suite: Windows 10, Microsoft 365 (M365), Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge

Accessibility Software: FSReader, Fusion 2023, Jaws 2023, NVDA, Zoomtext

Note: A selection of applications found within course desktops can also be found in the General Access Desktop which can be used in conjunction with the installed Accessibility Software if desired. 


Advanced Desktop course access is based on enrollment in the following classes:

Courses: ACH-100, ACH-101, ACH-104, ACH-105, ACH-106, ACH-111, ACH-112, ACH-121, ACH-122, ACH-203, ACH-204, ACH-211, ACH-212, ACH-226, ACH-231, ACH-235, ACH-242, ACH-245, ACH-265, ACH-270, ART 154, ART 155, ART 156, ART 157, ART 159, ART 255, ART 258, ART 259, EET-130, EET-150, EET-231, EET-250, EET-255, EET-260, EET-265, EGR-120, EGR-235, EGR-241, EGR-244, ENT-241, ENT-260, ENT-261, MEC-120, MEC-130, MEC-140, MEC-266

Standard OS and Office Suite: Windows 10, Microsoft 365 (M365), Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge

  • Adobe Creative Cloud 2023 Suite
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Aseprite
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 2024
  • Autodesk AutoCAD for Architecture 2024
  • Autodesk Maya 2024
  • Autodesk Revit 2024
  • Flowgorithm
  • Makerbot
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
  • MultiSim 14.2
  • Octave 6.3
  • Solidworks 2021
  • Unity Hub/Editor
  • VLC
  • zBrush

Standard Desktop course access is based on enrollment in the following classes:

Courses: CTA-100, CTA-105, CTA-106, CTA-108, CTA-110, CTA-111, CTA-112, CTA-113, CTA-115, CTA-116, CTA-120, CTA-205 , CTA 208, CTA-215, CTP-103, CTP-114, CTP-115, CTP-118, CTP-120, CTP-130, CTP135, CTP-136, CTP-145, CTP-147, CTP-150, CTP-160, CTP-194, CTP-200, CTP-227, CTP-230, CTP-245, CTP-247, CTP-255, CTP-260, CTS-110, CTS-130, CTS-131, CTS-230, CTS-231, MAT-151, MAT-191, MAT-192, MAT-192, MAT-201, MAT-202, MAT-212, MAT-230, MAT-250, MAT-270

Standard OS and Office Suite: Windows 11, Microsoft 365 (M365), Google Chrome , Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge

  • ArgoUML
  • Flogorithm
  • JGrasp
  • Maple 2023
  • MiniGW
  • NetBeans 18
  • Raptor
  • WebStorm
  • VLC

General Access is available to ALL AACC Facutly and Staff:

Standard OS and Office Suite: Windows 11, Microsoft 365 (M365), Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams

Accessibility Software: FSReader, Fusion 2023, Jaws 2023, NVDA, Zoomtext

Use of the AACC's Azure Virtual Desktop Environment also provides access to various onsite college resources (such as Colleague and the G Drive).

AVD Access Options:

Option #1: Remote Desktop Client

AVD can be accessed via the Remote Desktop Client on Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS computers. Accessing AVD through the Remote Desktop Client provides the most responsive experience for accessing virtual instances. 

Windows

MacOS

ChromeOS

Option #2: Accessing AVD via a Web Browser

Accessing AVD through the web browser provides quick and convenient way to access your virtual desktop without needed to install any additional applications. Performance may vary between web browsers and the available screen size will be limited within the browser window.

Web Browser

Troubleshooting

Still have questions?  Contact the Technical Service Desk or submit a service offering for Azure Virtual Desktop.   

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Article ID: 139040
Created
Thu 4/7/22 3:12 PM
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Fri 10/11/24 11:37 AM
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