RebelApps lets students access software or lab computers from anywhere — on or off campus — by connecting to a physical desktop in a computer lab or to a virtual machine with the required application.
To log in to a campus lab desktop remotely, students need a PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, or Chromebook device, a reliable internet connection, and their ACE login.
👨💻Virtual Computer Labs
All eligible students can access computers in general-use labs, and the software in those labs, remotely. It is as if you were sitting at a computer lab yourself.
Software
40+ titles, including:
- 7-Zip – Secure file compression/encryption.
- Anaconda Python – Python programming environment (automation, security scripting).
- Kali Linux – Security testing, penetration testing, and forensic tools.
- MobaXterm – SSH, remote access, and network management.
- Notepad++ – Code/text editing for scripts, configs, and logs.
- Oracle VirtualBox (Ubuntu) – Running virtual machines for testing and isolated environments.
View the full list of titles available
Eligibility
All enrolled students should be able to access general-use computer labs with their ACE account.
Remote Software
Software may also be available remotely by virtual machine. Each virtual machine provides access to one specific software title.
Available Titles #
- SPSS 25 and 26
- Unity
Eligibility #
- Access must be requested from the IT Help Desk. You must be an enrolled student.
Configure Device
To use the remote applications or remote computer labs, you will need to download the VMWare Horizon Client on your device.
Once installed, follow the device specific instructions below
- 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 for your operating system.
Windows and Mac OS
- 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.
Linux Device
- Open a terminal and start the installer with the command: sudo sh ./.bundle, replacing “.bundle” with the name of the bundle file that 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 aviyt 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 into RebelApps.
- For future convenience, bookmark https://workspaces.unlv.edu/portal/nativeclient which can be ysed to quickly launch RebelApps and check for VPN connectivity.
IOS, Android, or ChromeOS device
- 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.
