Virtual Labs

MET Virtual Labs provide access to a scalable, flexible, and securely managed pool of individual virtual Windows desktops hosted and managed by MET IT.

We offer two types of Virtual Labs:

  • Open VLabs – Default virtual desktop space containing software for MET courses
  • Course-Specific VLabs – Special virtual desktop spaces containing course specific software

Gaining Access

  1. Instructors should complete the Virtual Lab Request form prior to start of their course.
  2. Based on the information provided in the form, the following actions will occur:
    1. Open VLabs – If no special software is required, MET IT will grant access to the students and notify the instructor.
    2. Course-Specific VLabs – If special software is required, MET IT will set up a meeting to gather further information before creating a unique virtual desktop space.

Connection Instructions

  1. New VLab users should synchronize their BU account with the Active Directory before proceeding with their first login.
  2. Users should follow one of the two methods shown below to connect:

    3. Citrix Workspace App
    (Recommended)    		 Web Browser
    1. Install Citrix Workspace App:
    2. Open the App and select ‘Add Account’.
    3. Enter metvlab.cloud.com.
    4. Set up two-factor authentication (2FA).
      • This is separate from the 2FA used for other BU resources.
    5. Login with BU credentials (include @bu.edu) and 2FA token.
    1. In any web browser, go to metvlab.cloud.com.
    2. Set-up two-factor authentication (2FA).
      • This is separate from the 2FA used for other BU resources.
    3. Login with BU credentials (include @bu.edu) and 2FA token.
    4. Click on “Use Web Browser”

  3. Once in the main dashboard, select “Desktops” and then the appropriate VLab space:
    • Open VLabs – Click on “MET-VLAB” icon for access.
    • Course-Specific VLabs – Click on the icon that has your course number followed by “-VLAB”.

Additional Resources