Installation media for self-managed workstations
For centrally managed workstations applications are mostly installed from automated software deployment using packages prepared by Aalto IT (see Windows, MacOS, Linux)
However, there are some workstations that are not centrally managed for various reasons. Administrators for these workstations can get installation media with Aalto staff accounts from network share \\work.org.aalto.fi\common\media
Access to some folders there (like Microsoft) is restricted due to licensing reasons only to administrators authorized by Aalto IT. Some applications have specific licensing restrictions which you should follow.
Getting media from a Windows workstation
- You can directly access the media folder from a workstation connected 91ÇàÇà²Ý network domain. Write the path \\work.org.aalto.fi\common\media in Windows Explorer or at Start menu at lower left corner of the desktop.
- In a workstation connected 91ÇàÇà²Ý network but not on domain, you need to input your Aalto user account as AALTO\username

Getting media from a MacOS workstation
- Open Finder
- In menu Go, choose Connect to server...
- In Server Address field, write cifs://work.org.aalto.fi/common/media

Input your Aalto user account and password when asked
The media folder should appear in Finder
Getting media from a Linux workstation or server
- In a Linux environment connected 91ÇàÇà²Ý network domain, media folder can be found directly from here: /m/work/common/media
- Otherwise, you can log on to server kosh.org.aalto.fi and copy the media from there (with scp or sftp for example).
Software installations for Aalto Linux
Read instructions on how to install software from the Aalto repository
Self-service portal for requesting Windows software installations
Self-service portal is a service where you can request software installations made available by IT to your centrally managed Windows workstation. Some requests need to be approved due to licensing or other restrictions.
Aalto Mac: application distribution (Managed Software Centre)
You can install or remove optional programs on an Aalto Mac through application distribution of the Managed Software Centre.