LRC: ECJ 2.206
SC1 & SC2: ECJ 2.
Studio Classroom 2: ECJ 2.218
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed
Noon – 10 PM
210 & 2.218 MS Azure Virtual Desktop
Where can I get a UT email address?
UTmail, https://get.utmail.utexas.edu/, provides UT Austin students and alumni with a university affiliated e-mail address at no cost in the @utexas.edu domain. Those who opt-in to the service can choose their e-mail address and have 30+ GB of e-mail storage. In addition, UTmail UTMail provides e-mail for life.
Who is eligible to use the
labs and virtual desktops?
The LRC is open to all Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering students, faculty, and staff, as well well as students currently enrolled in any CAEE course. There are 3 separate rooms located on the 2rd floor of ECJ. The Studio Classrooms are reserved for course labs so be sure to check the reservation flyer on the door before entering.
How do I get a User Account?
Since the LRC computers are in the AUSTIN domain, you’ll use your UTEID to log in. As long as you are registered for the semester no additional action is required on your part to be able to use the computers in the CAEE LRC.
Is there a server I can use to save my files?
Four GBs of disk storage is available to all students on AUSTIN DISK, austin.utexas.edu. You must first enable your UT EID to access the server by going to http://www.engr.utexas.edu/itg/data/321-students and selecting the “Enable your account” link. After you enable your account, a A home directory with 4 GB disk quota for file storage will is automatically be created for you on \\austin.utexas.edu\disk\engrstu\CAEE\your_eid. The machines in the LRC will automatically map the Z: drive to this location every time you log on. Instruction on how to access this location can be found at https://it.utexas.edu/services/ > Storage > Austin Disk > Getting Started.
*** Any files located on the Desktop or My Documents will delete be deleted when you log off ***
Don't forget to log off when you're finished working in the lab.
Are there other options for storing my files?
Box cloud storage is a campus-wide service that allows faculty, staff and students at the University of Texas at Austin unlimited use of Box cloud-based file sharing for academic and business use. Go to https://utexas.box.com to get your UTBox account.
***** CAEE TA’s and graders: I want to take this opportunity to inform you that if you use your personal computer/laptop as part of your TA/grader job duties, you should not keep any confidential student information such as grades on it. *****
Can I access the lab after hours?
Authorized access cardholders will be allowed into the lab la area after normal operating hours. After the 12 12th class day of the semester, all CAEE students will automatically be given after-hours access to the Learning Resource Center, ECJ 2.206, and both Studio Classrooms, ECJ 2.210 and 2.218.Studio Classroom 1 and Studio Classroom 2.
PLEASE DO NOT PROP THE DOORS OPEN!
How can I print?
8.5 x 11 black/white laser printing and plotting are available from all the LRC workstations and virtual desktop environments. Each student receives a printing quota of $40 $25 each semester. Regular black/white laser printing costs .06 per page. Color laser printing is no longer not available under this quota system. The printers located in the LRC are automatically configured for all users so in most cases you do not need to add a printer.
UTPrint: An ITS black/white and color printer is available in the LRC on the 2nd floor of ECJ once you run out of your allocated print quota. “Bevobucks” (http
Bevo Pay, https://bevobuckshousing.utexas.edu/) are programs-services/bevo-pay is required to use these printers. Printing costs are a bit higher than the LRC printers.
What software is available in the lab?
Microsoft Office 2016, Bentley Microstation XM2019, AutoCAD 20182022, Revit 20182023, ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Acrobat, and Matlab , and Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 are just a few of the applications installed on the lab machines. A complete list can be viewed on the LRC website.
Under the TAH Matlab Student license all current students are licensed to install on their personally-owned computers, the same set of products available faculty and academic staff.
Students can find detailed instructions for getting TAH Student software at httphttps://it.utexas.edu/services/software-application > Software Services > Matlab.
Free Autodesk products such as AutoCAD and Revit and ESRI ArcGIS are also available for students to install on their personally owned computers.
Visit httphttps://www.autodesk.com/education/freeedu-software/all for more info/overview for Autodesk products.
Visit https://utexas.atlassian.net/wiki/display/LAITS/ESRI+ArcGIS+-+FAQ for ESRI products.
Microsoft Office 2016 2019 can be downloaded for free from the Office 365 Portal – https://office365.austin.utexas.edu. Keep in mind that it will stop working when you are no longer a UT student.
Can I access the programs available in the LRC remotely?
The CAEE department, in collaboration with the Cockrell School of Engineering and other engineering departments, is offering a new Application Delivery ( AppD) service that allow students and faculty 24/7 access to LRC software through AppD's virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) . By installing a client on your machine (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android), you will be able to access LRC software with your web browser. Detailed instructions on how to access this service can be found at http://www.caee.utexas.edu/students/itss/43-students/it/386-virtualdesktops.is no longer available.
The CAEE is also offering a new Microsoft Azure Windows Virtual Desktop service, Installation instructions and the client downloads are available at:
Windows: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/connect-windows-7-and-10
MacOS: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/connect-macos
Warning!
The University Information Technology Security Office constantly monitors the network for inappropriate and illegal activities. Some examples of inappropriate use include email spamming, sharing accounts and passwords, and establishing servers (mp3, avi, DVD, game) for activities other than academic purposes.
Free virus protection and security software is available to all UT students at httphttps://itsecurity.utexas.edu/services/security > Antivirus Softwareeducation-outreach/anti-virus.
Contact Information:
Danny Quiroz, quiroz@mail.utexas.edu
Sr. IT Manager, ECJ 3.236, 512-471-4016