Software Off-Campus¶
How to install the University's Secure VPN - Citrix VPN¶
The secure VPN is necessary for all services that needs a secure connection into the university systems.
Students need to request access to a VPN (add an exceptional motivation and include an endorsement from your lecturer) at the Central IT Service Desk (https://servicedesk.sun.ac.za).
All staff have access to the secure VPN.
Please follow this Installation Guide very carefully to install the Citrix VPN. SecureVPN Setup User Guide
Science VPN and NARGA lab SSH¶
As a sciences student, you should be able to access https://securevpn.sun.ac.za.
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If you have trouble connecting and installing the VPN application, see the help section below.
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Once connected you will be able to access internal sites and SSH to open.rga.stb.sun.ac.za or IP: 146.232.49.6 to make use of the NARGA lab image via command line.
Supported Operating Systems
| Operating System | Version |
|---|---|
| Windows | 10 (x86 and x64) |
| Linux | Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x86 and x64) |
| macOS X | 10.9 and later |
| Android | Android 7.0 and later |
| iOS | 12.0 and later |
NARGA SoftwareHUB¶
The following software can be downloaded from the provided link below the table.
| Software | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas.ti | 250 MB | Verion 9 with manuals |
| EndNote 25 | ||
| MATLAB | 8 to 11 GB each | Version 2022a |
| Mendeley | Version 1.19.8 | |
| Office 365 | ||
| SAS | 33 GB | |
| SPSS | 2.10 GB | Version 30 |
| Statistica | 2.02 GB | Version 14.2.0 |
| Mathematica | Not avialable anymore | |
| XLStat | 81.9 MB | Latest version and license section |
This will direct you to SharePoint, where you will be able to download the software and install it on your own device whether it be Windows, Linux or Mac.
XLStat¶
See below link for the latest version and a license key can be requested via NARGA service desk.
RStudio¶
Information on Anti-virus software¶
Help¶
Help
Should you have any difficulty installing the software, please log a call with the NARGA Service Desk and one of our support staff will be in contact to assist.
For remote desktop support please download and install TeamViewer.
Note this will allow our support staff to remotely view your computer, with your permission.
Created: 2025-12-18