Accessible from any device, and provides the ability to access UABFile and Network printers. Shared desktops are equipped with Microsoft's Office suite including OneDrive for file syncing and sharing. Data saved outside of OneDrive or the Documents folder is automatically deleted every few days. For Desktop supported customers, there is the option to automatically map network drives and printers. Usage instructions are provided at login. All staff should have access to a shared desktop automatically, but you can learn more here.

Provides functionality exactly like a traditional desktop computer and can be accessed from any device. All user-installed software on this Virtual Machine will be permanent, as will any documents saved locally. For Desktop supported customers, all network drives and printers will map automatically. There are multiple options available when requesting one of these Virtual Machines. This is to ensure that the resources allocated are adequate for the work being done. Request a personal virtual desktop.

Provides a shared environment that can be used to run applications that are normally installed on individual desktops. This allows the applications to be updated one time for everyone using it. This option allows multiple users to be logged in at one time, and each will have their own profile and settings. Request a departmental virtual desktop.

Similar to the Departmental Desktop option with one main difference. Instead of a user having a full desktop experience when logging in, they are only presented with a single application window. A department can request multiple applications be published. Each could be launched independently and would appear as if they were running on the user's local computer. Departmental IT staff can request a published application.