RebelApps
Students can access the software they need for class on any device, anytime, anywhere.
Remote Software
Available for Enrolled Students
Connect to a remote computer lab desktop with 30+ specialized software titles or individual software like SPSS.
Recommended Devices
Students are encouraged to use a device with at least a 9-inch screen and physical keyboard. The VMware Horizon Client will run on a smaller device or one without a keyboard; however, using a recommended device ensures an optimal user experience.
Features
| Remote Applications | Remote Computer Labs |
|---|---|
| SPSS 26 & 27 | 30+ software titles |
| Select software direct from dashboard | Select Virtuallab from the dashboard |
| One click access to all available seats | Launch software in remote start menu |
Starting August 21, 2023, off campus RebelApps access requires UNLV VPN. We are committed to enhancing your internet safety with secure access to on campus resources.
Configure Device
To use the remote applications or remote computer labs, you will need to download the VMWare Horizon Client on your device.
- Download and install the VMware Horizon Client for your operating system
- Visit UNLV workspaces, and select “Click here to download the VMWare Horizon Client”
- If prompted for UNLV VPN, follow the provided instructions and return to this page thereafter.
- Follow through the onscreen instructions
- Once installed, follow the device specific instructions below
- Open the VMware Horizon Client on your computer.
- Select Add Server.
- Type workspaces.unlv.edu for the connection server name. Select Connect.
- Use your ACE username and password to log in to RebelApps.
- For future convenience bookmark https://workspaces.unlv.edu/portal/nativeclient which can be used to quickly launch rebelapps and check for VPN connectivity.
Note for Windows users: Windows 8 and above is highly recommended; however, Windows 7 SP1 will work.
- Open a Terminal and Start the Installer with the command:
sudo sh ./.bundle , replacing “” with the name of the .bundle file and you downloaded.
Example: sudo sh ./VMware-Horizon-Client-2306-8.10.0-21964631.x64.bundle - Click Install.
- After the installation is complete, launch the VMware Horizon Client.
- You can safely dismiss any warning about your “display server protocol”.
- Select Add Server.
- Type workspaces.unlv.edu for the connection server name. Select Connect.
- Use your ACE username and password to log in to RebelApps.
- For future convenience bookmark https://workspaces.unlv.edu/portal/nativeclient which can be used to quickly launch rebelapps and check for VPN connectivity.
- Open the VMware Horizon Client on your computer.
- Select Add Server.
- Type workspaces.unlv.edu for the connection server name. Select Connect.
- Use your ACE username and password to log in to RebelApps.
- For future convenience bookmark https://workspaces.unlv.edu/portal/nativeclient which can be used to quickly launch rebelapps and check for VPN connectivity.
Remote Environment
Your experience using software in a remote environment will be different than visiting a computer lab in person. You should consider a few things if you use the remote applications or a virtual computer lab.
Save your work frequently
Save to Y: drive (UNLV network) or Z: drive (home computer)
Print PDF only option
Audio not available
Need reliable internet connection
VPN required from off campus