Virtual desktop for research (VDR)

Virtual desktop for research (VDR) allows you to perform data analysis in a Windows remote environment using a variety of data analysis software.

You can run the majority of IT Services software through the standard virtual desktop service (VDS). However, VDR is better suited to sessions that require long runtimes to process data.

Key features

Perform data analysis in a Windows-based remote environment.
Make use of a variety of data analysis software.
Applications and desktop sessions can be disconnected and reconnected. This allows longer runtimes of code without needing to stay actively connected during processing, eg overnight.

Access instructions

This service is coming soon. If you have queries in the meantime, please contact IT Services.

Related tools

Available to researchers

Authorised users can use this service on devices connected to the University network or VPN.

App and web-based

Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.

The standard service is free to use.

If you have additional requirements, contact IT Services.

Access instructions

This service is coming soon. If you have queries in the meantime, please contact IT Services.

Related tools

Contact for support

Research IT and research software engineers can help with research-specific computing queries.

For general queries and technical issues, please contact IT Services.

Service commitments

Your responsibilities and policies

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

Service performance

Availability

This is a live service, available 24/7.

Support

This service is managed by IT Services.

Standards

Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.

Feedback and complaints

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024