Connecting to the Virtual Computing Lab (VCL)

• Welcome to the Virtual Computing Lab setup instructions.
• Complete the following steps to get connected to the VCL and begin your lab assignment.

• It’s recommended that you use the newest version of Mozilla Firefox.
• Check which version you have and if an update is available.

• It’s a good idea to temporarily turn off pop-up blockers: Firefox > Options > Content > uncheck “Block pop-up windows.”
• Remember to re-enable these when you’re done using the VCL.

• The VCL requires Adobe Flash Player. You most likely already have this on your computer but if you’re not sure then check for it at: http://get2.adobe.com/flashplayer/

• Go to https://vpn.csvcl.net
• Login to “Cisco SSL VPN Service.”
  • GROUP: OOB-anyconnect
  • USERNAME: type your username
  • PASSWORD: type your password
• Click Login

• Click Start AnyConnect

• A Security Warning asks, “Do you want to run this application?” Click Run

• Cisco AnyConnect will install and connect you to the VPN automatically.
  • You may receive the message, “VPN Connection Establishment failed.” This message is sometimes incorrect.
  • To ensure if AnyConnect is running go to Programs > Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client to launch an confirm it says “Connected”
  • If you are connected then move to the next step, if not then retry the steps to Start AnyConnect.

• Go to URL https://csvcl.vcl.local/cloud/org/csec*** (*** is your course number)
• Click I Understand the Risks and Add Exception…
• “Add Security Exception” leave Permanently store this exception checked and click Confirm Security Exception.

• Bookmark this webpage.
• Login to “vmware Virtual Computing Lab”
  • User name: type your username
  • Password: type your password

• Click Add Cloud Computer System
  • This may also read: Add vApp from Catalog

• “Add vApp from Catalog: Select vApp Template” Select CSEC*** and click Next (*** is your course number)

• “Name this vApp” Name: type in your username. Click Finish

• Wait for the vApp to finish “Creating…”
• When the vApp reads “Stopped” click the green play button
• Wait for the vApp to read “Running” This process takes about 1 minute.

• Double click the vApp box.

• Double click the vApp icon.

• Click to download the VMRC Plugin.

• Save the VMRC install package to your desktop. The file will begin downloading.

Once the download is complete, close Firefox and double click the vmware-vmrc-win32-x86 install package. The Installation Wizard for the VMRC Plugin will pop up. Complete the Installation Wizard.

• Return to the VCL login webpage https://csvcl.vcl.local/cloud/org/csec*** and login.

• Click the vApp icon.
  • If the black vApp icon is not visible then double click the same area.

• The vApp window will pop up. Click Full-Screen at the top right of the window. The full-screen button is at the top right of the window.

• At the top of the window click VMware Remote Console and click Send Ctrl + Alt + Del
• Click OK
• “Log On to Windows”
  • User name: type student1
  • Password: type Csec*** (*** is your course number)
• Click OK

• Go to the Lab Assignment instructions found in WebTycho > Conferences > Week * and complete the lab then answer the following response questions. Good luck!