How can I get support with remote access to lab computers?
Support: If you encounter issues accessing lab computers remotely, please email computing@ce.berkeley.edu for support.
Can I use the computer lab computers for personal projects?
Note: The computer lab computers are for CE classes and course work. Please do not use them for personal or individual projects. Support: If you encounter issues accessing lab computers remotely, please email computing@ce.berkeley.edu for support.
How do I log out of the computer lab computers?
To LOG OUT: Go to the bottom left “windows” icon then and select “Sign Out” Note: The computer lab computers are for CE classes and course work. Please do not use them for personal or individual projects. Support: If you encounter issues accessing lab computers remotely, please email computing@ce.berkeley.edu for support.
General Purpose Virtual Lab
To provide flexibility for instruction, the CAES Dean's Office Computing Resources Unit offers a General Purpose Virtual Lab with access to many of the same applications available in the physical Computer Labs.
Azure Class Lab
For classes that require specific resources (hardware or software) in addition to the flexibility of a Virtual Lab, the CAES Dean's Office Computing Resources Unit offers Azure Class Labs with access to high-performance virtual machines (eg. GPU's), specific software dedicated to the class, and more.
1137 PES - Plant and Environmental Sciences
This computing lab is designed for regularly scheduled teaching and training (scheduled classes, workshops, short courses, etc.) and for assigned work associated with those classes.
253 Hunt Hall
This computing lab is designed for assigned work associated with classes and as an overflow lab for regularly scheduled teaching and training (scheduled classes, workshops, short courses, etc.).
Section 1 – Lab Access and Accounts
The Physical Computer Labs on campus in 1137 PES and 253 Hunt Hall are opening for in-person access for Winter Quarter on Monday, January 10th . Physical Lab access is managed through the UC Davis AggieAccess program.
Section 2 – Lab Software
The CAES Physical and Virtual Labs use the latest version of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, and all the labs contain the same software applications (with a few small exceptions ).
Section 3 – Lab Maintenance
The Virtual Lab will be available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Virtual Lab maintenance will happen transparently in the background, we won’t schedule downtime or maintenance windows unless we run in to technical problems.
Section 4 – Contact Information
We are available through several different communications channels, depending on your needs:
Section 5 – Feedback
Please let us know if you experience any application or performance problems with the Computer Labs. We closely monitor lab performance as the quarter ramps up but your feedback on how the Labs are working for your class would be very helpful.
What are the two labs in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department?
The Civil and Environmental Engineering department maintains two instructional computer labs with workstations providing engineering software for student use: 345 Davis Hall and 541 Davis Hall. The labs may be used by students enrolled in CEE classes.
Where is the lab software icon?
Once you are logged into the lab computer you will be able to use all Lab software, found by selecting the windows icon on the bottom left corner of the lab screen.
Section 1 – Lab Access and Accounts
- The Physical Computer Labs on campus in 1137 PES and 253 Hunt Hall are open for in-person access. Physical Lab access is managed through the UC Davis AggieAccess program. Instructors, TAs, and students who are enrolled in a class using the Physical Labs will automatically get access provisioned at the beginning of each quarter. Please expect an ema...
Section 2 – Lab Software
- The CAES Physical and Virtual Labs use the latest version of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, and all the labs contain the same software applications (with a few small exceptions). In order for the Labs to work efficiently for the largest number of students: 1. Remember to save your work to Box Drive! 2. You will get automatically signed out of the Virtual Lab after 60 minut…
Section 3 – Lab Maintenance
- The Virtual Lab will be available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Virtual Lab maintenance will happen transparently in the background, we won’t schedule downtime or maintenance windows unless we run in to technical problems. The Physical Labs in 253 Hunt Hall and 1137 PES will be available 22-hours a day, 7 days a week. Building access is limited to normal business hours for …
Section 4 – Contact Information
- We are available through several different communications channels, depending on your needs: 1. For lab reservations, please fill out a Reservation Request or email lab-reservations@caes.ucdavis.edu. 2. For technical support, email lab-support@caes.ucdavis.eduor call (530) 754-7122. 3. General information will be posted on the CA&ES Computer Labs websit…
Section 5 – Feedback
- Please let us know if you experience any application or performance problems with the Computer Labs. We closely monitor lab performance as the quarter ramps up but your feedback on how the Labs are working for your class would be very helpful. Thanks for your attention and best of luck with your classes!