Connecting to the Stat Apps Server
The Stat Apps Server (also called WinCompute) gives UT Austin students, faculty, and staff access to a Windows remote desktop with statistical and mathematical software. Permission does not need to be granted to access the server; anyone with an active EID can connect.
Prerequisites
- You must have Duo Two Factor Authentication set up with DUO push authentication
- Computer and internet connection
- You must download the rdp file containing the remote connection settings from this link: https://utexas.box.com/s/mg777jtjygir7b4ai4wvogd9bd79xtdh
- If you’re using a Mac, you must have the Microsoft Remote Desktop application installed
Software Included
HLM, Mathematica, Matlab, Mplus, SAS, Stata, R & R Studio, Microsoft Office Suite
Guidelines for using the Stat Apps Server
- Do not store critical files on your Stat Apps Server profile, as they are not saved long-term. You can download files from UT Box, Dropbox, an e-mail account, etc. to access on the server. You can also share local drives from your computer through the remote desktop connection and access files that way.
- The Stat Apps Server does not meet the requirements for storing Category-I data. Do not store Category-I data on your profile on the server.
- There are a limited number of seats on the server, with an even more limited number of licenses for some software. Please be aware that users may not have access to all software at all times.
- The Stat Apps Server is intended for short-duration personal projects or for trying out a new software package prior to purchasing. We do not recommend using the Stat Apps Server for work related to dissertations, theses, publications, or time-sensitive projects. We cannot guarantee that the Stat Apps Server will always be available, and access may be limited.
Getting Connected
Mac
Windows
Troubleshooting
FAQ
Need further assistance?
Create a ticket with CNS IT using our form and the Request Type "Reporting Wincompute issues".
If you are having issues while following the instructions, please let us know at which step you have trouble and any error messages that you are getting.
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