App2Go Citrix® Server

• Overview
• Why Use the App2Go Server? 
• Request an Account
• App2Go Login
• Available Applications
• Restrictions
• Server Specifications
• How to Use the App2Go Server
• App2Go Setting for the Mac
• App2Go Settings for Linux
• Additonal App2Go Information & Support

Overview

The App2Go Server consists of high cost statistical and mathematical applications that were installed and are managed on a Citrix Presentation Server. When you run an application on the server, the application appears to be running on your local computer. You can open and save files on your computer and print on your local printer.

VCU faculty, staff  and students can access most of the applications from any location via clients on the Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.  Your computer must have a fast Internet connection (e.g., on-campus network, cable modem, or DSL).  The App2Go server is licensed to support a maximum of 25 concurrent users, limiting access to 25 people at one time.  Due to this limitation, the App2Go server is NOT intended for instructional use.

Note: The App2Go server is NOT intended for use with sensitive data.   Sensitive data should be de-identified before using it on this server.

Why Use the App2Go Server?

Using applications on the App2Go Citrix Server has several advantages:

• It saves you money. You don't need to purchase a license because it is licensed on the server.
• It saves you time. You don't need to spend time installing, patching and upgrading the applications.  Just login to the App2Go server and use them.
• It provides access to some statistical and mathematical software packages that are not included in campus wide licenses, such as AMOS and Stata.
• You can access most of the applications from any wired Internet connection (wireless is not supported).
• You can use the applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux clients.
• It enables Mac and Linux users to run applications that may not be available on the Mac or Linux platforms.

Request an Account

You need an account on the App2Go server to use the applications.  Accounts are free to VCU faculty, staff and student.  To request an account, go to request an App2Go Account.

Available Applications

Each application on the App2Go server has a limit on the number of concurrent users.

* These applications are also available for installation on your own Windows workstation.   Some are fee based and others are free.   Most are available by download.

# Licensed for on-campus use only.

Restrictions

The software available on the App2Go server may only be used by current VCU faculty, staff and students for VCU related research work. The App2Go server is licensed to support 25 concurrent users, limiting the use to 25 people on the App2Go server at one time.   Due to this limitation, the App2Go server is NOT intended for instructional use.

Server Specification

The App2Go Citrix server is a server farm consisting of two dual core 3.00 GHz servers.   One has 6GB of RAM and the other has 8 GB of RAM.

Additional Information & Support

If you have questions or need additional infomormation on the App2Go Server, please contact the VCU Technology Services Helpdesk at 828-2227 or help@vcu.edu.