The Cloud Lab is a set of networked computers that are located only in the "cloud" that students and faculty can access remotely from their own devices.

For Fall 2024, There are 18 - Apple Intel Mac Minis, 2 - Apple M1 Mac Minis, and newly added 2 - HP Z Series SFF PCs with Windows 11

Cloud Lab computers have the similar software as CCA computer labs.

Please refer to the Cloud Lab Access via Splashtop Portal page that describes in detail the steps to get started. Generally, the workflow will look like this:

1. Load and install one of the following Splashtop Business applications (macOS or Windows)
2. Launch the Splashtop Business applications, logging in with your CCA credentials
3. A confirmation page will load and you can select from a list of Mac and PC Windows computers available to access remotely
4. New students and faculty accounts are added at the beginning of each semester, but if you are experiencing difficulties logging in please contact: helpdesk@cca.edu or Submit a ticket online

The Cloud Lab gives students and faculty the ability to:

• render large files remotely
• access specialized course software
• access computers more powerful than personal laptops
• free up personal laptop for other curriculum usage

With a stable internet connection on or off campus you’ll be able to connect to Cloud Lab computers via Splashtop software.

To move files on or off Cloud Lab computers, best practices is to use Google Drive or similar cloud storage.

As with all CCA lab computers, storing your work long term on the Cloud Lab is discouraged.

Please contact the Help Desk if encounter problems accessing the Cloud Lab:

• Submit a ticket online
• Email: helpdesk@cca.edu
• Phone: 415-703-9560