How to access ResearchMaster through Apps and Desktops Anywhere (ADA) - VMware Horizon


Introduction

ResearchMaster is Deakin's Research Management system. ResearchMaster manages, maintains, and reports on various research modules about Ethics, Grants, Higher Degree Research, Scholarship and Personnel in a single enterprise system.

An account is required to access ResearchMaster other than the regular Deakin user account; if you need access to ResearchMaster and a user account, please submit an RMS access request form.

It is HIGHLY RECOMENDED to use ResearchMaster within Apps and Desktops Anywhere (VMware Horizon) due to compatibility issues.

 

Instructions

Apps and Desktops Anywhere (ADA) works best with the VMware Horizon Client installed. Can't install VMware Horizon Client? Log in with the Web Client. For help with ADA, contact the IT Service Desk.

Install and set up VMware Horizon Client on your computer

To get started, install the version for your device.

Once you have the VMware Horizon Client installed, log into Apps and Desktops Anywhere from the home page.

ResearchMaster accesses templates stored on the O drive. 

You will need to map the O:Drive in VMware Horizon --> go to Settings >> Drive & Folder Sharing and from here add the O:Drive.  You may need to check which subfolder you need to map to.  

Where to locate the Settings icon in the VMWare Horizon Client

 

Opening ResearchMaster in VMware Horizon Client

1. Log into the Apps and Desktops Anywhere portal

2. Horizon Client launches and prepares the remote app for use.

 

 

3. Search for ResearchMaster in Catalog.

ResearchMaster does show only if you already have a user account for ResearchMaster or 24hrs after a new user account has been created.

 

To make it easier to access in the future, click the "Favorite" icon, as this will add ResearchMaster to your favorite list.

 

4. Open the ResearchMaster program by double clicking "ResearchMaster Standard 5.18" or right click and launch. 

 

 

5. When prompted to select the local storage file location, select 'Continue'




6. Then 'Select', then select 'RMAP=Microsoft ODBC for Oracle (32 bit)', production environment for operational requirement is always RMAP




RM Data Sources

 

7. Ensure 'RMAP' is selected as 'DataSourceName'. Select 'Continue'


 

8. Login with provided RMEWIN user Id and password.


 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. Frequently Asked Questions about Apps and Desktops Anywhere

2. How to kill remote desktop session:

    • Click on current ResearchMaster session
    • Select Ctrl Alt Insert
    • Select Sign Out
    • You can now re-launch a new session of ResearchMaster

3. How to fix zoomed browser when executing ResearchMaster through VMWare Horizon

    • Change your default browser to one of the preferred browsers Chrome or Firefox
    • On your computer, click the Start menu
    • Click Settings
    • Open your default apps: Apps
    • Open Default app settings
    • Click on App  under Web browser heading



    • Select Chrome or Firefox