*Only for Faculty who are teaching Architecture classes and Students attending Architecture classes for the School of Architecture.

**Note - computers beginning with "ARCHR" as their name are research machines with specific users assigned to them.

To broaden access, students may use the Architecture Virtual Computer Lab or remote desktop into Walsh Family Hall of Architecture. Certain software (such as Adobe CC or SketchUp Pro) are not licensed for use in the Architecture Virtual Computer Lab. These are only available in the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture or via remote desktop.

To access remotely, you will need to connect to the VPN (Cisco AnyConnect) each time getting on a computer. For instructions on the VPN view this Article (KB0011701)

1. Connect to the VPN.

2. Go to this: List of remotely accessible computers

3. Then under Remote, click Connect on the computer that you would like to use.

4. You will be asked to save or download ARCHLxxxx.rdp.

NOTE: if you are using a Mac to remote desktop into the DDS machine, you will need to have Microsoft Remote Desktop installed from the AppStore.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466?mt=12

5. Once the RDP file is on your computer, click on it to start the lab computer session and log in with your netID@nd.edu.

*Windows Users: May have to click on More choices if they are unable to type in their Notre Dame account.

NOTE: If you receive a certificate error, accept by selecting "Connect" or "Continue"

6. When you are done using the computer, click on the logout icon on the desktop.