Set up and use Azure Virtual Desktops to access Windows-based lab and course software from your Mac, Windows, or iPad, on or off campus.

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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.

How to Access Azure Course Folders

Azure course folders are cloud-based shared folders for Bowdoin courses, accessible from within an Azure Virtual Desktop or from any on-campus or VPN-connected computer. This article explains how to request an Azure course folder and how to connect to it.

Setup Folder Redirection for Azure Virtual Desktop on macOS

Instructions for setting up folder redirection in the Windows App on macOS so that a local Mac folder is accessible inside an Azure Virtual Desktop. Also covers how to locate the redirected folder once connected to the virtual desktop.

Virtual Computer Lab Software

Lists all software currently installed in the Bowdoin Azure Virtual Computer Lab, which runs Windows 11. Includes Microsoft 365, academic applications, and web tools. Faculty and students can request additional software not currently available.