The University Managed Desktop (UMD) service provides central management of Windows and Apple devices as well as remote access to a virtual Windows environment.
NOTE: This new service is currently in pre-release phase. The different components of the service will be deployed in stages.
What is the UMD service?
A centrally provided paid-for service offering standardised applications, printing and file services, available for use across university-owned machines:
There are multiple components to the UMD service to suit differing requirements:
- AppsAnywhere – remote access to a virtual Windows workpsace and software applications using any device connected to the internet
- UMD Windows – managed Windows workspace for University-owned devices
- UMD macOS – managed macOS workspace for University-owned devices
- UMD iOS – managed iOS devices that are owned by the University.
What are the benefits?
- Use of Raven password (as used by Office 365 and others) simplifies the user experience
- Configuration (e.g. of printers and network shares) is applied automatically
- Integration with Blue AD and the Institutional File Store (IFS)
- Improved security of both hardware and software
- Significantly decreases the need for on-site support for users with the associated delays, Remote support options improved
- New device setup faster and standardised with less user intervention
How do I access it?
This service is charged to institutions as follows:
- £25/month Virtual Windows environment
- £10/month per macOS device
- £3/month per iOS device
Contact point for enquiries
01223 332999