The American University of Paris - Software

Software Self Service

Arcadia Amin — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:58:25 +0000

�� IT department supports self-service software installation and deployment, enabling users to independently install pre-approved and verified software without needing administrator access.

Mac users can use the “Self-Service Utility”, which displays a list of available software applications ready for installation.

Similarly, Windows users can access the "Software Center" tool to browse and install the necessary software.

This process ensures that all employees have secure access to the tools they need, enhancing productivity while maintaining system security and compliance.

PowerBI

Arcadia Amin — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:10:30 +0000

Power BI is a business analytics tool developed by Microsoft that helps organizations gain insights from their data. With its advanced reporting interface and robust features, Power BI enables users to create interactive visualizations, connect to various data sources, and collaborate effectively. �� provides Power Bi Pro to its staff and faculty members.

Here are some key features of Power BI:

Data Visualization: Power BI allows users to create interactive and visually presentable dashboards, reports, and charts. It offers a wide range of customizable visualizations to present data in an engaging way.
Data Connectivity: Power BI supports connectivity to various data sources, including databases, cloud services, and online platforms. It can directly access data from sources like Excel, SQL Server, SharePoint, and many others.
Data Transformation: Power BI includes tools for data preparation and transformation. Users can clean, shape, and combine data from different sources to create unified and reliable datasets for analysis.
Data Modeling: Power BI enables users to create relationships between different data tables and define calculations and measures using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) language. This allows for powerful data modeling and advanced calculations.
Collaboration and Sharing: Power BI facilitates collaboration among teams by providing the ability to share dashboards, reports, and datasets with colleagues. Users can also collaborate by adding comments and annotations to shared content.
Mobile Access: Power BI provides mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, allowing users to access and interact with their dashboards and reports on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the training pages on Power BI?

You can access the Power BI Essential Training videos on LinkedIn Learning to enhance your proficiency in the software. If you are interested to deepen your knowledge and expertise in Power BI, please check out this learning path: Master Power BI.

Download Power BI

Access PowerBI on the web

Mail Merge

Arcadia Amin — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:29:10 +0000

�� provides �� administrative Staff in Academic Affairs and SAS the Mailmerge Toolkit outlook ad-on.

This service is given on manager’s demand.

The tool helps with:

Personalized Email Subject Lines: Allows users to customize email subject lines for each recipient, enhancing the personalization of email communication.
Streamlined Attachment Sending: Simplifies the process of attaching files to emails, ensuring efficient transmission of documents, images, and other files to recipients.
Personal Attachments: Enables users to include personalized attachments for individual recipients, tailoring the email content to each recipient's specific needs or preferences.
Scheduled Sending: Offers the ability to delay or schedule email delivery at predetermined times, optimizing communication timing for various time zones or specific schedules.
Emailing with Image Maps: Facilitates the creation and sending of emails with interactive image maps, allowing users to engage recipients with visually appealing and interactive content.

Mail Merge for outlook

Adobe Creative Cloud

Arcadia Amin — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:41:26 +0000

Turn a selfie into a work of art. Make a movie while you wait in line. Design a logo for your business or your life. With Creative Cloud, there is no end to what you can do.

What is Adobe Creative Cloud?

Adobe Creative Cloud is a set of applications and services that gives subscribers access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, along with a set of mobile applications and some optional cloud services.

How can I access Adobe Creative Cloud?

Adobe Creative Cloud apps are installed on all �� Mac computers. If you are a professor or a department director, you can submit a request for Adobe CC licenses per user via the Adobe Creative Cloud License Request form.

What can I do with Adobe Creative Cloud?

Use generative AI for your photos. Make every shot stunning. Create videos for small screens, big screens, and everything in between. There is no limit to what you can create with these industry-leading video apps. Design anything you can imagine. Create everything from logos to marketing materials. Draw. Paint. Illustrate. It is all in your hands. From fine art to anime, Adobe illustration apps put the right tools at your fingertips. Quickly and easily make standout content from thousands of beautiful templates for social media creations.

Overview of Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe CC Request Form (Staff/Faculty Only)

Adobe Express

Arcadia Amin — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:15:19 +0000

Be creative, anywhere. Design flyers, TikTok’s, resumes, and Reels with the new, all in one Adobe Express. Stand out with amazing artwork. Create impressive social media graphics, promotional videos, and single-page websites.

Click on this link for an overview of Adobe Express

Request your product here. (Includes Adobe Express, Adobe Portfolio, Be Community, Fonts, Id Publish Online and Xd Publish Services).

Virtual Lab

Arcadia Amin — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:40:25 +0000

�� students and faculty have access to the Virtual Lab service (called vLab). The vLab is a virtual machine meant to provide access to various software applications from anywhere that has an Internet connection, without needing to install the applications on your computer.

The vLab can be accessed from any location with a high-speed Internet connection, and gives access to the following programs:

Data Desk
Eclipse IDE
IBM SPSS Statistics 23
SageMath 9.3
StataIC 13
StataSE 17
All Microsoft Office applications

PREPARATION

To use vLab, you'll need to make sure you have the correct program installed on your computer:

Systems running Windows 10/11 and macOS:
- Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
  - Windows 10/11: This software is included with all Windows computers.
  - macOS: The software can be download from the Mac App Store by clicking here. If you are using a Mac on the �� campus, this software will already be installed.
Systems running GNU/Linux:
- Remmina
  - Information can be found here.

Once you are sure to have one of the programs listed above installed on your computer, click here to download the vLab.rdp file that will allow you to connect to the vLab. If you are on a PC or Mac, move the file to an easy-to-access location, such as your Desktop.

SETTING UP THE CONNECTION TO VLAB

If you are using a Windows PC or a Mac:
1. Double-click the vLab.rdp file that you previously downloaded.
2. When you are asked for your credentials:
  1. For your username, enter your �� NetID preceded by ��\ in the format ��\NetID. For example, if your NetID were a123456, you would enter the username ��\a123456
    - It is critical that you enter the backslash "\", not the forward-flash "/".
  2. For your password, enter your current �� password, then press the Enter key to connect.
3. That's it! You should be connected to the vLab system.
4. Next time you want to connect to the vLab, just repeat these steps by double-clicking on the vLab.rdp file.

If you are using a GNU/Linux machine:
1. In the main window of the Remmina application, open the File menu (it may show up as three horizontal lines, instead of the word "file"), select Import, and double-click on the vLab.rdp file that you downloaded.
2. Right-click on the newly-created vlab.aup.edu entry, and choose Edit.
3. In the Advanced tab:
  1. Change Gateway Transport Type to RPC.
  2. At the bottom of the page, check the box Use base credentials for gateway too.
  3. Click on Save.
4. To connect, double-click on the profile name vlab.aup.edu.
  1. In the Username field, enter your �� NetID only. For example, if your NetID is a123456, enter exactly a123456
  2. In the Password field, enter your current �� password.
  3. In the Domain field, enter ��
  4. Click OK. You'll be connected to the vLab system!
5. The next time you want to connect to the vLab, just double-click the vlab.aup.edu profile, enter your credentials, and click OK.

CONNECTING TO VLAB FOR THE FIRST TIME

The first time you connect to vLab, a window will open asking you to enter your �� e-mail address. This allows you to connect the vLab to your �� OneDrive storage.

Please enter your �� e-mail address, such as a123456aup.edu then click Next.
Enter your �� password, then click Sign In.
If you see any checkboxes labelled Don't ask again for XX days, make sure to check the checkbox.
When asked to Stay signed in?, choose Yes.

OPENING AND SAVING FILES

PRINTING

COPY/PASTE

INACTIVITY AND SIGNING OUT

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