RemoteLab@APU is a services that enable students and staff to connect to Technology Lab computers remotely from anywhere and anytime via the browser. The users establish a secure HTTPS connection via the browser to a proxy server and then gets assigned a connection to a physical lab computer. This leverages APU’s existing resources in the physical lab.

RemoteLab@APU is powered by Apache Guacamole. Apache Guacamole is a client-less remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC, RDP, and SSH.

Features

How to Connect

To connect to RemoteLab@APU - CLICK HERE

FAQ - (Frequently Asked Questions)

Answer: This error has two possibilities. Which is as below:

  1. All desktops are currently in use and the server is waiting to assign an available desktop to you.

  2. The server is having an issue to establish a connection with the client.

OR

Please try to use the service in a later time of the day, However it if still persist, the system administrator would need to look into it case by case. Thus please submit a support ticket and we will look into it.

Answer: The service will be available 24/7. However there is limited desktops available at the moment and connections will be assigned based on First-In First-Out.

Answer: As we will be leveraging the LAB Computers, any files saved on the computer will be automatically deleted upon a restart. Thus we recommend to save your files on OneDrive which is provided to you by Office365APU.

Answer: Other students are not able to see your work or desktop when connected to RemoteLab@APU. Each student will be connected to their own profile on a particular assigned machine.

Answer: To resolve the issue above, click on RECONNECT few times till the system redirects you to your active session.

This issue happens when you try to refresh your webpage or connect to the remotelab@APU again while having an active session. every student is only entitled to have 1 connection at a time.

Support

If you have any questions, do visit the Knowledge Base to find the answers you may need at https://apiit.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals.

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our Helpdesk Centre at 03-8992 5050 during operating hours or you may log a help-desk request by sending an email to assist@apu.edu.my from your Office365@APU email.