Virtual Computer Lab Software

Questions

  • What software is available in the Bowdoin virtual computer lab?
  • What applications are installed on the Azure Virtual Lab Desktop?
  • Is MATLAB available in the virtual lab?
  • Is SPSS available in the virtual lab?
  • Is ArcGIS Pro available in the virtual lab?
  • What version of Windows runs in the virtual lab?
  • Can I request software to be added to the virtual lab?
  • What academic software can I access without a physical campus computer?

Environment

This article lists the software currently installed in the Bowdoin Azure Virtual Computer Lab, available to faculty and students. The virtual lab runs Windows 11 (Build 24H2). To access the virtual lab, see How to Access an Azure (Microsoft) Virtual Desktop in the Related Articles section.

Resolution

Productivity

Microsoft 365 — the following Microsoft 365 apps are installed:

  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • OneNote
  • PowerPoint
  • Publisher
  • Word
  • Teams
  • OneDrive

Academic Applications

  • Aztec
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Eprime
  • Gephi
  • Google Earth
  • HeFTy
  • MATLAB
  • NVivo 14
  • Ocean Data View
  • Prism
  • QGIS
  • R
  • RStudio
  • SeaDAS
  • SigmaPlot
  • SPSS
  • Tracker

Media Players

  • Windows Media Player

Web Browsers

  • Microsoft Edge

Additional Plug-ins

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • Java JDK

To request software that is not listed above, submit a software request. Allow at least two weeks of lead time for software to be reviewed and installed.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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Related Articles (2)

How to Access an Azure (Microsoft) Virtual Desktop
Instructions for setting up and connecting to a Bowdoin Azure Virtual Desktop using the Windows App on macOS, iPad, and Windows 11, or through a web browser. Covers first-time workspace setup for all supported platforms.
How to Access an Azure Virtual Lab Desktop
The Bowdoin Azure Virtual Computer Lab provides access to Windows-based lab software from any macOS, Windows, or iPad device, on or off campus. This article explains how to connect to the virtual lab environment, including what to expect after first-time setup.