The CAEE department offers a desktop and application delivery service that runs on Microsoft Azure. All current CAEE undergraduate and graduate students have access to the Azure Virtual Desktop, which allows students and faculty 24/7 access to some Windows based software applications through Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environment. By installing a client on your machine, you will be able to access software using a Windows or MacOS desktop client.
Accessing Azure Virtual Desktop
If you are using this service for the first time you must download a client onto your machine. Installation instructions and the client downloads are available at:
- Use your official UT email address to “Sign in” when prompted for your Microsoft account.
- Use your UT EID or official UT email address on the UT Tower Sign-in page. Two-factor authentication will be required.
- Check “Allow my organization to manage my device” if prompted.
- Click the “Connect” icon under CAEE Academic Desktops
- Login to the Azure Virtual Desktop using your EID password
Azure Virtual Desktops can be accessed on-campus or off-campus using any computer with the Windows App client but will require a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection from off-campus. Search for "VPN" at https://tech.utexas.edu for detailed instructions.
Software
• 7-ZIP
• Adobe Acrobat 2020
• ArcGIS Pro 3.1
• Autodesk AutoCAD 206
• Autodesk Navisworks 2026
• Autodesk Revit 2026
• Box Drive
• CORSIM/TSIS 6
• EPANET
• EES
• Firefox
• GAUSS
• Google Chrome
• HEC-HMS
• HEC-RAS
• Hydromantis GPS-X v8.1
• Matlab 2023a
• Microsoft Office & Project Pro 2021
• Notepad ++
• R & R Studio
• RISA 3D 21 & Revit Link
• SAP2000 v25
• SolidWorks 2025
• SPSS v29
• SWMM v5.2
Support
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