{"id":431,"date":"2025-08-11T16:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=431"},"modified":"2025-08-18T16:54:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:54:40","password":"","slug":"rebelapps","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?docs=rebelapps","title":{"rendered":"RebelApps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RebelApps lets students access software or lab computers from anywhere \u2014 on or off campus \u2014 by connecting to a physical desktop in a computer lab or to a virtual machine with the required application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbbVirtual Computer Labs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All eligible students can access computers in general-use labs, and the software in those labs, remotely. &nbsp;It is as if you were sitting at a computer lab yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40+ titles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>7-Zip<\/strong> \u2013 Secure file compression\/encryption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anaconda Python<\/strong> \u2013 Python programming environment (automation, security scripting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> \u2013 Security testing, penetration testing, and forensic tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MobaXterm<\/strong> \u2013 SSH, remote access, and network management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notepad++<\/strong> \u2013 Code\/text editing for scripts, configs, and logs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oracle VirtualBox (Ubuntu)<\/strong> \u2013 Running virtual machines for testing and isolated environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/rebelapps\/remote-software\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/rebelapps\/remote-software\">View the full list of titles available<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All enrolled students should be able to access general-use computer labs with their ACE account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remote Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Software may also be available remotely by virtual machine. Each virtual machine provides access to one specific software title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available Titles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPSS 25 and 26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access must be requested from the IT Help Desk. You must be an enrolled student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Configure Device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To use the remote applications or remote computer labs, you will need to download the VMWare Horizon Client on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once installed, follow the device specific instructions below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install the VMware Horizon Client for your operating system\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/workspaces.unlv.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNLV workspaces,<\/a>&nbsp;and select \u201cClick here to download the VMWare Horizon Client\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If prompted for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/vpn\">UNLV VPN<\/a>, follow the provided instructions and return to this page thereafter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow through the onscreen instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Once installed, follow the device-specific instructions below for your operating system.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Windows and Mac OS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the&nbsp;<strong>VMware Horizon Client<\/strong>&nbsp;on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Add Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type&nbsp;<strong>workspaces.unlv.edu<\/strong>&nbsp;for the connection server name. Select&nbsp;<strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/ace\">ACE username and password<\/a>&nbsp;to log in to RebelApps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For future convenience bookmark <a href=\"https:\/\/workspaces.unlv.edu\/portal\/nativeclient\">https:\/\/workspaces.unlv.edu\/portal\/nativeclient<\/a> which can be used to quickly launch RebelApps and check for VPN connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note for Windows users: Windows 8 and above is highly recommended; however, Windows 7 SP1 will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Linux Device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a terminal and start the installer with the command: <strong>sudo sh .\/.bundle<\/strong>, replacing &#8220;.bundle&#8221; with the name of the bundle file that you downloaded.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: <strong>sudo sh .\/VMware-Horizon-Client-2306-8.10.0-21964631.x64.bundle<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AFter the installation is complete, launch the VMware Horizon Client.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can safely dismiss any warning aviyt your &#8220;display server protocol&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Add Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>workspaces.unlv.edu<\/strong> for the connection server name. Select <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your <strong>Ace username and password <\/strong>to log into RebelApps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For future convenience, bookmark <a href=\"https:\/\/workspaces.unlv.edu\/portal\/nativeclient\">https:\/\/workspaces.unlv.edu\/portal\/nativeclient<\/a> which can be ysed to quickly launch RebelApps and check for VPN connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IOS, Android, or ChromeOS device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the&nbsp;<strong>VMware Horizon Client<\/strong>&nbsp;on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Add Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type&nbsp;<strong>workspaces.unlv.edu<\/strong>&nbsp;for the connection server name. Select&nbsp;<strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/ace\">ACE username and password<\/a>&nbsp;to log in to RebelApps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For future convenience, bookmark&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/workspaces.unlv.edu\/portal\/nativeclient\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/workspaces.unlv.edu\/portal\/nativeclient<\/a> which can be used to quickly launch RebelApps and check for VPN connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-doc_category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?doc_category=software\" rel=\"tag\">Software<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RebelApps lets students access software or lab computers from anywhere \u2014 on or off campus \u2014 by connecting to a physical desktop in a computer lab or to a virtual machine with the required application. 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