Options for Accessing SPSS in SOC/LS 280

Options for Accessing SPSS in SOC/LS 280...................................................................................................1

SPSS in Arts computing labs.....................................................................................................................1

Finding SPSS on lab machines..............................................................................................................1

Using the remote desktop application – PC users...................................................................................2

Using the remote desktop application – Mac users (including iPads).....................................................2

Running SPSS through a browser.............................................................................................................8

Step 1...................................................................................................................................................8

Step 2...................................................................................................................................................9

Having problems?....................................................................................................................................9

Opening files........................................................................................................................................9

Remote desktop not accepting your username and password..........................................................10

There are three ways to access SPSS (all described in related sections below):

1. Running a remote desktop application on your device, which connects to a virtual SPSS application installed on a UW Windows server.

2. Running SPSS as a window in your browser. This is inferior to the first option, so try it only if nothing else works. This option is available from the thin clients in the AL lobby as well as in most Windows-based public computer stations/labs on campus.

3. Use the public computing labs in the room in which classes are held, PAS 1080, PAS 1098 (Windows machines only), PAS 1099 and PAS 1237. To find the software, from the Start menu either type SPSS (to locate IBM SPSS Statistics 23) or choose All Programs, then IBM SPSS Statistics, and then IBM SPSS Statistics 23.

SPSS in Arts computing labsSPSS is available in the following Arts computing labs, in the labs where the related classes are held:

PAS 1080 PAS 1098 (Windows machines only) PAS 1099 PAS 1237

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Finding SPSS on lab machines1. From the Start menu, either

a. Type SPSS (to locate IBM SPSS Statistics 23)OR

b. Choose All Programs, then IBM SPSS Statistics, and then IBM SPSS Statistics 23.

Using the remote desktop application – PC usersIf you are off campus, you will need to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection with uWaterloo before you can run the .rdp files. Establishing such a connection requires a VPN client (Cisco AnyConnect) installed on your computer. See the following web page for details https://uwaterloo.ca/information-systems-technology/services/virtual-private-network-vpn/about-virtual-private-network-vpn

Below are the steps on running the .rdp file:

1. Download the .rdp file from LEARN and open it.2. When launching the application, you may get a window asking whether you would like to

connect to the program. Click “Connect” to proceed.3. You will then be prompted to login. Click on the “More choices” option at the bottom and then

select “Use a different account”.4. Enter your username in the style of nexus\[UserID] and enter your WATIAM password in the

password prompt. Select the option “Remember me” and click on “Ok”. SPSS will now launch.5. To access SPSS again, simply run the SPSS .rdp file.

If your PC is running a version of Windows earlier than Windows 8, you might wish to download and install RDP 8.1 on your computer to obtain better performance: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=41988

Using the remote desktop application – Mac users (including iPads)There are two situations:

1. If you are on campus and connected to the Eduroam wireless network, just run the appropriate .rdp file. These files must be created on your computer using the instructions below.

2. If you are off campus, you will need to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection with UWaterloo before you can run the .rdp files. Establishing such a connection requires that a VPN client be installed on your computer. See the following website for details:

a. https://uwaterloo.ca/information-systems-technology/services/virtual-private-network- vpn/about-virtual-private-network-vpn

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Below are the steps about setting up the RDP file:

Change the default security settings:

o Click the Apple menu, and select System Preferences:

o In the top row, click on Security & Privacy:

o Make sure the General button is selected at the top, then look for the section titled Allow apps downloaded from –unlock and make changes to Anywhere. Users who do not have an option for “Anywhere” should select App Store and Identified developers instead:

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If you don’t have Microsoft Remote Desktop, get it from the App Store

o Click the Apple menu, and select App Store:

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o Search for Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 and download it by clicking on Free, then Install App.

If you are asked for your Apple ID and password, enter it, and click continue:

o Once the software is installed, click on Open and you will see the following window:

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Next, configure Microsoft Remote Desktop to be able to access your computer’s folder by following the steps below:

o On the main window for Remote Desktop, click on the Settings icon on the top. On the drop-down menu that appears, click on the Preferences.

o In the General tab, under If Folder redirection is enabled for Managed Resources or RDP files, redirect:, click on “Nothing” and change to “Choose Folder”

o In the Finder window that appears, navigate to the folder you desire to appear in SPSS and select Choose. One folder that can be chosen is the “Users” folder which would allow all folders within your account to be visible in SPSS.

Now in the main window for Remote Desktop, under the “Feeds” tab, click on Add Feed. In the URL field, type https://appweb.uwaterloo.ca/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx

You will then be prompted to select a user account, in the User Account Field change the selection from “Ask me every Time” to “Add User Account…” If you have a preexisting Nexus account with your WATIAM login then that account can be selected.

Enter your WATIAM login information with the User Name in the style of nexus\[UserID] and click Save and then Next

You should now see all the resources that you have access to within the instance of RemoteApp, e.g.:

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o Next time you log on, just search for “Microsoft Remote Desktop”, the above Windows will show up. Click and run the app.

Running SPSS through a browserThis is another way to run SPSS on a UW Windows server. It is not recommended because it involves extra sign-ons each time you wish to access the program. This option is a fallback in case unexpected problems arise with the remote desktop access given above.

There are two steps. The first step is done only one time and sets up the browser to access the UW RDP website for SPSS.

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Step 1If the browser to be used is IE, download the file of registration entries (SPSSVDI.reg) from LEARN and double-click on it.

Instructions for Firefox are given below.

Firefox settings for individual users:

o Open Firefox and type about:config in the address bar.

o Click on “I will be careful, I promise!” button

o Type the following "network.automatic-ntlm-auth.trusted-uris" in search

o Double click the Preference name of network.automatic-ntlm-auth.trusted-uris

o Enter the URL of the site: https://appweb.uwaterloo.ca/RDWeb

Step 2Using your browser, go to the following website https://appweb.uwaterloo.ca/RDWeb and login with your WatIAM password. (The username has to include Nexus\userID)

1. Once logged in, click on IBM SPSS Statistics 232. Make sure it says Open with Remote Desktop Connection (default) then click OK3. Another window will appear asking if you want to trust the publisher of this RemoteApp

program, click Connect4. You will then be prompted to enter your credentials (Nexus\userID as the username, and your

WatIAM password). Click OK

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Having problems?

Opening filesWhen trying to access files using remote desktop, it is not obvious on where the files are stored. Since files are not stored on the remote desktop server but are stored locally or on the network drive, users will have to navigate to their files.

1. Click on the “Open data document” (folder icon) at the top left of the main SPSS window.2. On the “Open Data” window, click on the “Look in:” drop-down menu. In the drop-down menu,

find and select the VDISRV entry. 3. You will now see a list of folders found in VDISRV. Ignoring the folders (Desktop, documents,

Downloads), look for folders that have names such as “C on [computer name]”, “N on [computer name]”, “Users on [computer name]”, or "\\files.uwaterloo.ca". These entries will have an icon with a small green upside-down T.

4. Navigate to where your file is located.a. On home Windows machines, locally saved files can be found by going to “C on

[computer name]”, then to the “Users” folder, and then to the folder with your account name.

b. Mac users that have configured Remote Desktop to have their “Users” folder visible can navigate to locally saved files by selecting “Users in [computer name], and then the folder your account name

Some students may be unable to open or locate SPSS files saved locally on their computer. To get around this problem, you will need to map your N: drive: this is your student network drive that you would normally access through logging in to a lab computer on campus. SPSS should be able to see and access the folders within this drive and allow you to open your files. Here are the instructions:

Before beginning, please make sure you are either connected to eduroam or have successfully installed and connected to the campus network with the VPN client.

Mac users1. In Finder, click on Go in the top menu2. Select Connect to Server3. Enter the following path, substituting in your own userid (your Quest userid):

smb://files.uwaterloo.ca/students$/userid4. Click Connect.5. A pop-up will ask you for your username and password. This is again your Quest userid and

password, not your computer’s username and password.6. When it connects, you should be able to see some folders such as Documents. You can right click

(e.g. two finger click / CTRL + click) on the folder you want to save your files in (e.g. Documents) and choose Make Alias. This alias can be put onto your desktop for easy access in moving future files. In the future, you can click this alias and immediately access the folder (after entering your userid and password) rather than re-connecting the server.

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7. To access your files now, move them into the folder on this newly mapped drive. Then in SPSS, open them by selecting the network (N:) drive labeled with your userid from the drop-down menu labeled “Look in:”

Windows 7 users1. Go to My Computer2. Click on Map Network Drive in the top menu3. Select a letter for the drive (you may choose the 'N:' drive for consistency with using the public

computer labs)4. Enter the appropriate path for the drive:

a. For Arts students:\\files.uwaterloo.ca\students$\userid

5. Click OK

Windows 10 1. Go to This PC2. Go to the Computer tab that the top menu3. Click on Map Network Drive 4. Select a letter for the drive (you may choose the 'N:' drive for consistency with using the public

computer labs)5. Enter the appropriate path for the drive:

a. For Arts students:\\files.uwaterloo.ca\students$\userid

6. Click OK

Remote desktop not accepting your username and passwordIf the .rdp files are not accepting your username and password, ensure that you are entering your UWaterloo userid, not your student email or student number. If you still cannot log in, add “nexus\” to the beginning of your userid to ensure you are logging in to the correct domain.

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