Virtual Lab (VLab): LSU Overview

General Information

The LSU Virtual Lab (VLab) is an on-line service which allows students the ability to log into a virtual environment to gain access to a wide array of software that is available for use in our public access computer labs located on-campus. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

--->   Connection Server:  vlab2.lsu.edu

Eligibility & Order Procedures

Available To:            LSU Students, Faculty and Staff

Response Time:       Immediate

Download, Install & Launch

Windows--

Download Client (from TigerWare).

Installation Instructions.

Launch VMware Client.

Mac--

NOTE:  In order to run VLAB for Mac, you need the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client 2.0 or above.  Download and install Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client.

Download Client (from vlab2.lsu.edu).

Installation Instructions.

Launch VMware Client.

Linux--

Installation Instructions.

Launch VMware Client.

iPad--

Install, Configure and Use the VMware Client App.

Available Desktops

VLAB - Internet Explorer Desktop

• Microsoft Office 2010
• Internet Explorer

VLAB Adobe CS5 Desktop:     **No longer available due to Adobe's License Agreement as of June 30, 2012.

VLAB ArcGIS Desktop

• ArcGIS
• Internet Explorer

VLAB Autodesk Desktop

• Microsoft Office 2010
• Autodesk 2012 Educational Suite

VLAB General Win 7 Desktop

• Ansys 13
• ArcGIS 10
• ChemBioOffice 2010
• Endnote X5
• Gaussian 09W
• GaussView 5.0
• Geomedia Pro 6
• Kaleidagraph 4.0
• Maple 15
• MathCAD 15
• MATLAB r2011b
• Quicktime
• RealPlayer
• MestReNova
• Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010
• Microsoft Office 2010
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
• LabView 2009
• SAS 9.3
• SolidWorks 2010
• SPSS 19
• VLC Media Player
• WordPerfect Office X4

LSU Support & Policy Statements

Help Desk Contact Information

Policy Statements