Engineering Online provides two methods to access software remotely.

The Virtual Computing Lab (VCL) provides on-demand and reservation based remote access to NC State's extensive software library of Engineering, Design, and Scientific applications to address the increasing needs of both local and distance students and faculty for 24x7 access to advanced computing laboratory facilities.

VCL Features

• Easy to use remote access from one's own desktop or mobile computer in homes, offices, or the local coffee house, bringing the "lab" to you
• Full access to a dedicated computing resource (some scheduling choices include monitored root or administrator access). This access is the same or more than what is possible in physical computing laboratory.
• Vendor-standard remote access protocols and client software. Eliminates the need for specialized customization of one's own computer and eases updates and maintenance
• Extensible to any remotely-accessible desktop systems in specialized campus labs. Departments can bring their lab to their students.

To make a reservation to use the Virtual Computing Lab and for further information visit http://vcl.ncsu.edu/site.php.

Remote access to Engineering Online servers
To access the campus computing network from a remote area, following the instructions below:

To access software remotely, you must follow the instructions at:
http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/remoteaccess/

Make sure you follow the instructions under the section titled
"Secure Access to Unix Applications."

You will need to select the specific instructions for your operating system,
Windows, Linux or Macintosh.

The host name for Engineering Online students is: eonline.eos.ncsu.edu
Note: It only accepts ssh connections.

For complete information regarding Eos and Unity accounts, please visit the Eos home page at: http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/.

If you need further assistance, you may reach the Eos help desk by e-mail at eoshelp@ncsu.edu or by phone 919.515.2458.