Information
The ATC Open Lab is available remotely to all students through Omnissa (formerly VMware). This lab pool provides access to high-performance, resource-intensive software that may not be available in the standard student virtual lab, including:
- Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.)
- Visual Studio
- SPSS Statistics
- Matlab
Access Restriction: This specific lab pool is restricted to Students only. Staff members will not see this option in their desktop list.
Environment
- Web Access: mydesktop.grcc.edu
- Local Client: Omnissa Horizon Client
- Compatible Systems: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Process
Option 1: Access Via Web Browser (HTML Client)
- Navigate to mydesktop.grcc.edu (opens in a new window).
- Click Omnissa Horizon HTML Access.
- Sign in with your MyGRCC username and password.
- Click the ATC Open Lab icon.
- You are now connected and can run software directly in your browser.
Option 2: Access Via Desktop Client
For the best performance with Adobe or Autodesk software, we recommend installing the client. See Installing the Omnissa Client (opens in a new window).
Windows and macOS
- Launch the Omnissa Horizon Client from your Start Menu (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac).
- Click New Server and enter mydesktop.grcc.edu.
- Click Connect and log in with your MyGRCC credentials.
- Select ATC Open Lab. A virtual desktop window will open.
Mobile (iOS and Android)
- Download the Omnissa Horizon app from your device's app store.
- Open the app and add mydesktop.grcc.edu as the server.
- Log in with your MyGRCC credentials and tap ATC Open Lab.
Proper Disconnection
To prevent data loss and free up the license for other students, always sign out properly:
- Inside the virtual desktop, click the Start menu.
- Click the User/Account icon and select Sign out.