Waubonsee students and employees can access Waubonseeâs classroom software applications remotely using AppsAnywhere, an app store-style platform.
The AppsAnywhere solution from Software2 will enable Waubonsee IT to efficiently deliver most Windows software applications to any computer platform on-demand. Waubonsee users can use the client to download/launch available software remotely.
The Cloudpaging Player is the unique piece of Windows software that âplaysâ the provisioned applications on the end users' virtual or physical devices. AppsAnywhere with Cloudpaging creates a virtual layer on the computer where the apps are delivered on-demand, but still run locally. Once downloaded, Waubonsee software may be accessed and launched again through the Cloudpaging Player.
Notes:
Software is assigned to users based on their role at the college and/or the classes for which they are registered.
Waubonsee computer users may also continue to access software through the ZENworks AppLauncher.
Visit the link for more information and to watch a short video: What is AppsAnywhere?
Browser and System Requirements
Please note that apps accessed through AppsAnywhere may have their own separate minimum system requirements which may be more restrictive than those below.
Requirement
Explanation
2Ghz Processor and 2Gb RAM
Windows 7 +, Windows Server 2008 +,
Mac OS 10.7 +, iOS 7 +,
Android Jellybean +, Chrome OS,
Linux: Fedora, Mint, CentOS/ Redhat, SUSE, Ubuntu
10Gb Free Hard Disk Space
AppsAnywhere â 50Mb,
Cloudpaging Player â up to 10 Gb (Windows)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 â 610Mb and
Windows Installer Version 3.1 (for .NET 3.5)
Follow these instructions to prepare your supported personal computing device to download ready-to-run software via AppsAnywhere. Once downloaded, Waubonsee software may be accessed and launched again through the Cloudpaging Player.
Sign in using your X-number and your network password.Â
Choose Itâs my first time using AppsAnywhere on this device. Letâs go.
The AppsAnywhere client installation will download automatically. Once complete, click on the downloaded file in the lower-left corner of the web browser window and choose Open or Run.Â
The AppsAnywhere Setup Wizard will appear. Click Next through the installation guide. At the conclusion of the installation, choose Close.
Click the blue Done button in the web browser to complete the installation.Â
Notes:
The initial installation steps of the AppsAnywhere client and the Cloudpaging player should only be necessary one time per device.
RESTART the computer when Cloudpaging Player has been reinstalled or upgraded.
Using the AppsAnywhere Launcher to Download Software
The web browser may prompt you to open the launcher. If it does, check the box to Always open these types of links in the associated app then choose Open AppsAnywhere Launcher.
If prompted, choose the correct response to install the client on your device: Install Now or I have it already. You may also choose to check the box Donât show me this again.
A Validation process will run each time you sign into AppsAnywhere to verify the apps available to you. Wait for this process to complete before choosing an app in the AppsAnywhere Launcher.
Click the appâs Launch button to download/launch the software and/or the Cloudpaging Player app.Â
Optional: Before launching an app, click the appâs More Info button to view App Details and Delivery Methods.Â
Note: The first time an application is launched, it may be slow due to the installation process.
The application will be downloaded, installed, and started from Cloudpaging Player. Check the applicationâs status by looking at the Cloudpaging Player.Â
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AppsAnywhere Tour
Click on your name or WCC in the upper-right corner and choose Take the Tour to view the online tutorial.
AppsAnywhere Launcher Toolbar
The tabs in the toolbar may be used to view all verified software available to the logged in user. Software titles can be favorited, searched, and viewed by category.
Inactivity
The user may be logged out of AppsAnywhere after 30 minutes of inactivity.Â
Cloudpaging Player does not have a timeout.Â
Cloudpaging Player will remove a Waubonsee software package if not used in 30 days.
Use Cloudpaging Player to Manage Downloaded Apps
Cloudpaging Player Overview and Explanation
Cloudpaging Player may be used to re-launch previously downloaded Waubonsee AppsAnywhere Windows software, remove/uninstall the software from the local computer, and view the download/installation/launch and online/offline status.
Start Cloudpaging Player
Cloudpaging Player is typically configured to start automatically when Windows boots up. It can also be opened by double-clicking the Cloudpaging Player icon on the Windows Desktop and from the Windows Start menu.
Launch an App
Installed apps can be launched from the Windows Start Menu and from Cloudpaging Player. Each time an application is launched, and periodically while it is running, license validation occurs; Cloudpaging Player checks to see if a valid license and a seat are available.Â
Remove an App
Select a downloaded AppsAnywhere app in the Cloudpaging Player window, then choose Remove to uninstall the app from the local device.
Close and Exit Cloudpaging Player
Note: Closing the Cloudpaging Player window will not stop the program from running in the background.
Use one of these methods to exit Cloudpaging Player completely:Â
In the Cloudpaging Player File menu, choose Exit.
Right-click the Cloudpaging Player Tray icon, (right side of the Windows taskbar) and select Exit.