We want to provide a consistent experience for students when using a general use virtual lab. This document is to serve as a configuration standard for any computer to be used in the General Lab pool in Citrix.

Standard

User Experience Settings

• ISU Themed Desktop Wallpaper
• "Log Off" Shortcut on Public Desktop
• Powershell Script during login to clean Public Desktop
• Nightly Restart
• Group Policy Processing Loopback set to Replace
• Configure the LabStats Windows Service to "Automatic Start (Delayed)"
• Hide Actions for shutting down, restarting, switching user, and locking

Software Requirements

Here is a list of required software that would need be installed on the computer:

• Citrix VDA
• Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (Semi-Annual Channel)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro CC 2020
• Adobe Photoshop CC 2020
• Adobe InDesign CC 2020
• Adobe Illustrator CC 2020
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Minitab (Latest)
• SPSS (Latest)
• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
• LabStats Agent
• OneDrive (Machine Installer)

Additional Information

Getting Started with Citrix Virtual Desktops

For onboarding and offboarding information on getting your lab into the general use Citrix lab pool, please visit this page - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

Applying User Experience Settings

The user experience settings that are listed in the standard have been created via Group Policy Objects and can be linked to your lab environment.

• ISU Lab - Desktop
• ISU Lab - OneDrive
• ISU Lab - Windows Services
• ISU Lab - Restart 4AM
• ISU Lab - Loopback Replace
• ISU Lab - Start Menu

Software Availability

All the required software can be found in Configuration Manager as a Global Application and can be deployed to your lab.