Virtualization Software allows a user to emulate one operating system on a different operating system. GCU Technical Support has a limited scope of service for assisting with Virtualization Software.
GCU Students are provided access to VMWare and Azure DevTools. Access to the appropriate software is provided through an automatic criteria process. This process provides access for users based on whether they are in a class that requires the use of virtualization software or not.
Downloading the Software
- To download the VMware software, start by navigating to the Broadcom Support Portal.
- Click on the Support Portal in the top right corner.
- If this is your first time logging in, select Register from the drop-down menu. If you are already registered, select Go To Portal and skip to step 9.
- On the user registration page, enter your email address and complete the CAPTCHA, then click Next.
- You will be asked to verify your email by entering the verification code sent to your email address. Enter the code and then select Verify & Continue.
- Fill out the account and contact information to complete the registration. Once done, click Create Account.
- A confirmation page will appear once your registration is successful. We recommend that you build your profile later and select the I'll do it later option.
- Next, you will be redirected to the Broadcom Support Portal home page. To log into your account, select Login in the top right corner.
- Enter your username and press Next. Once your username is found, enter your password and click Sign In.
- Click the Product Division icon in the top right corner, and then select VMware Cloud Foundation.
- You will be directed to the My Dashboard page. On the left-hand panel, click My Downloads.
- On the My Downloads page, search for the version of VMware needed for your course. If you are not sure which version to request, we suggest reaching out to your instructor for more information.
- After picking the download option you need, choose the dropdown for Personal Use option of the software.
- Make sure you select the most recent release.
- After selecting the most recent version, click I agree to Terms and Conditions and then the Download icon.
- On the Trade Compliance Verification page, select I agree and then Submit.
- You will be directed back to the download product files page. Finally, click the Download icon again and the installer will begin downloading.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the VMware software. Once the installation has been finished, you can now use VMware for your homework assignments.
NOTE GCU Technical Support can only provide limited support for installing VMware. If you need assistance using the system, we recommend reaching out to your instructor for assistance. However, if they cannot help, you can try to reach out to Broadcom Customer Care for further assistance.
Accessing Software
- To access the Azure DevTools, start by navigating to Microsoft Azure DevTools.
- Select Sign In.
- Sign in with your GCU email and password.
- Check the box to agree to the terms and then select Accept Terms.
- You will now be signed into the Software page. On the left menu select Software to view all available Operating Systems, Productivity Tools, and more software.
NOTE GCU only provides support for the free services with Azure DevTools. If you decide to pay for other features within Azure DevTools and need assistance with those features, you will need to contact Microsoft for support.