The cuDesktop service, also known as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), provides an alternative to physical computer labs, for courses which require students have access to course-specific software during course lectures. It allows students access to applications without needing them to be installed on their own laptop or tablet.

In order to use this service the professor must submit the request through Scheduling & Examination Services, in an email to timetabling@carleton.ca, and students must install a client application on their device.  An assessment of software requirements may need to be conducted prior to any course being granted access. Currently we are providing the following applications with this service: SPSS, Sample Power, SAS, MatLab, StataSE and Office365.

Please see MS Offer for details on Office365 access.

If you encounter any issues downloading and installing the cuDesktop Software, please consult the documentation in the menu on the left, or email its.service.desk@carleton.ca for support.

Download and Install the cuDesktop Software

Windows Client

Download Windows Client

Win 10 Windows Store App

Mac Client

Download Mac OS X Client

Android Client

The Android Client can be installed from the Android App Store.

Download Android Client.

iOS Client

The iOS Client can be installed from the Apple App Store.

Download iOS Client.

Chrome

Chrome OS Client

The Chrome OS client can be installed from the Google Chrome Web Store.

Download Chrome OS Client.

Linux Client

Download 32bit Linux Client
Download 64bit Linux Client

*Please note that there is limited support for the Linux client at this time.

Client Documentation can be found Horizon View Client Documentation

A couple things to keep in mind when using cuDesktop:

  • Connection Server
    The name of the connection server to use with the client application is cudesktop.carleton.ca
  • WiFi
    If you are using a mobile device that uses a cellular network technology, you may be charged for data access under your plan if your device uses that to connect.  We recommend using WiFi whenever possible.
  • MyCarletonOne
    A MyCarletonOne account is required to connect to cuDesktop.  If you do not have a MyCarletonOne account  you can activate it through myone.carleton.ca.
  • Saving Files
    When saving your files, please be sure to save to your Network Drive (P: ) or to a USB drive connected to the VMware View Client.  Files saved to My Documents or the Desktop in the Virtual Environment will be removed once you log out of the current session.
  • Logging Out
    Please ensure that you log out of your virtual environment when you are finished.  To do this, click on the start menu, and click on the log off button.  Clicking on the x to close the VMware View client will not log you out for 5 minutes and can lead to problems.