VCM
Items Already Installed
Box Drive
Duke has a partnership with Box to provide storage for Duke community members. There are several advantages to storing files using Box Drive:
- Work locally and backup remotely
- Share folders and files when appropriate.
The first time you log into your VCM, you will get an option to log in to your Box account. Use your Duke credentials for this. You will need to have multifactor authentication.
Once connected, you will be prompted to take the tour. If you have not used Box or Box Drive before, please take the tour! Among other things, take note of the "Make Available Offline" option. For your files for class, you will generally want to have this option enabled. While you obviously will not be able to use a VCM while offline, you will have local access on your own computer if needed.
Anaconda
The Anaconda distribution is pre-installed on the VCM. This includes Spyder (currently 4.1.4) as well as other design environments and languages. For EGR 103, the primary part of Anaconda that we will be using is Spyder.
Maple
Maple 2020 is already installed. Don't worry about installing any updates. There is an introductory video you can watch - note that the VCM can play sounds on your local computer!
