Summary
An explanation of how students, faculty, and staff can access Apporto virtual computer labs and academic software through a web browser using Oakland University's Apporto platform.
Body
The Oakland University Virtual Computer labs make software and compute resources available to students through a web browser. Up to 75 users can use this service at the same time.
Who is Eligible?
Active Faculty, Staff, and Students
Overview
How to Connect
From any device with a web browser, go to https://oakland.apporto.com/ and log with your NetID. Select the software you want to run.
An end user guide is available at https://www.apporto.com/helpcenter
Software Available
- Microsoft Office 2024 Suite
- Word
- Access
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- IBM SPSS 31
- Minitab
- Populus
- PSPP
- Palisade Suite through Excel
- @RISK
- MeuralTools
- PrecisionTree
- StatTools
- !Toprank
- Tableau
- Power Bi Desktop
- This application requires you to sign into your Microsoft 365 account, see below for instructions for use.
- Not all users are eligible for this application. Please review the linked article to determine if your Microsoft 365 license is eligible for PowerBi Desktop
Procedures
Launch and Sign Into Power Bi Desktop
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Open the Power BI Desktop application on your computer.
- Locate the Sign-In Button
- Once the application is open:
- Look at the top right corner of the screen and click the Sign in button. If you are already signed in with a different account, click the account name and select Sign in as a different user.
Enter Your Credentials
A Microsoft sign-in dialog box will appear:
- Email: Enter your full Oakland University email address
- Password: You will be redirected to Oakland University's login page. Enter your password.
- If you receive an error message, please see the linked KB for instructions on how to reset your password.
Note: You may be sent a notification on Duo for MFA.
Additional Support
- OU Technology Center
- 44 Oakland Center
- Rochester, MI 48309-4479
- (248) 370-4357
- Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm