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Connect to AMC

AMC is provided through the EPFL virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

Prerequisites​

Before connecting:

  • request AMC VDI access from CePro if you do not already have it;
  • install VMware Horizon Client on your computer by clicking HERE, and then choose "Install Omnissa Horizon Client";
  • have your EPFL Gaspar credentials available.

Connect to the VDI​

  1. Open VMware Horizon Client.
  2. Connect to vdi.epfl.ch.
  3. Sign in with your Gaspar account.
  4. Open CePro-UB22-AMC.

AMC VDI in VMware Horizon

AMC VDI access in VMware Horizon.

CePro AMC virtual desktop

Open the CePro AMC virtual desktop assigned to you.

  1. Once connected, open the applications menu and launch Auto Multiple Choice.
Important: VDI local storage is temporary

Files stored only inside the VDI can be lost when you log out. Keep your AMC project in the NAS-EXAMS location made available in the VDI.

NAS-EXAMS​

A NAS-EXAMS shared location is mounted in the VDI. AMC exam projects should be created and saved there.

NAS-EXAMS location in the AMC environment

Use the shared storage location for files that must persist after the VDI session.

Before logging out, verify that every file you need to keep is stored in the shared location.

Access NAS-EXAMS from your own computer​

You must either be on the EPFL network or connected through the EPFL VPN.

Windows

Windows network drive connection

Example of connecting to the shared folder from Windows.

Map a network drive to:

\\ent1files.epfl.ch\avp-e-cepro-002\YOUR_GASPAR_USERNAME

If prompted for alternate credentials, use your EPFL intranet credentials.

macOS Connect to Server dialog

macOS

Use Finder → Go → Connect to Server to mount the shared folder.

In Finder, choose Go → Connect to Server (Cmd+K) and enter:

smb://ent1files.epfl.ch/avp-e-cepro-002/YOUR_GASPAR_USERNAME

Linux

Linux configuration varies by distribution. Use an SMB/CIFS mount and contact your local IT support if you do not already have a standard EPFL setup.

Sharing access with colleagues​

Important: Working simultaneously on an AMC exam is NOT supported.

Please make sure only a single user makes modification at a time.

To share your personal folder on the NAS drive with other users, ask CEPro to grant them access. Once access has been granted, they can open it by going to File Explorer → NAS-EXAMS-ROOT → the folder named after your username.

To find someone’s username

Go to https://people.epfl.ch/, search for their name, and look in the Administrative data section of their profile.

Next step​

Continue with Create your AMC exam.