SPSS Statistics Away from the Ithaca College Network

Using SPSS Statistics Away from the Ithaca College Network

There are two options for using SPSS Statistics software when away from campus:

GlobalProtect VPN

Run SPSS from an off-campus Internet connection in conjunction with GlobalProtect software. GlobalProtect is a VPN (virtual private network) tool that allows you to use a non-IC Internet connection to access certain Ithaca College resources as if you were on campus. GlobalProtect can be used with personal or college computers. For more information about installing, configuring, and using GlobalProtect, check out our Quick Guide: GlobalProtect VPN Setup.

Commuter License

Run SPSS with no Internet connection using an SPSS commuter license. A commuter license allows you to "check out" a license while on campus or when using a GlobalProtect connection, then disconnect from the Internet and use SPSS for up to 7 days without a network connection.

Using a Commuter License

While the computer is connected to the IC network (or using a GlobalProtect VPN connection) follow these steps:

For Microsoft Windows:

  1. Click the  Start Menu → SPSS for Windows → SPSS Commuter License.
  2. In the window that opens, click on your version of SPSS Statistics to highlight it.
  3. Enter the number of days, up to 7, that you would like to use the commuter license in the Duration textbox.
  4. Click Check Out and then click Exit.

For Apple macOS:

  1. Click Applications → SPSSInc → Statistics → SPSS Statistics → Commute License Utility.
  2. In the window that opens, click on your version of SPSS Statistics to highlight it.
  3. Enter the number of days, up to 7, that you would like to use the commuter license in the Duration textbox.
  4. Click Check Out and then click Exit.

You can now disconnect from the Internet and launch the SPSS Statistics program and use it without an Internet connection for the number of days specified during check out.

Commuter License Tips

  • If your commuter license expires you can connect to the Internet again to check out another commuter license.
  • Remember to check in your license (using the "Check In" button following the same steps as shown above) if you use it for less time than specified during check out. This makes the license available to other users who may need it.
  • Commuter licenses are available on a "first come, first served" basis. The check-out screen will indicate how many, if any, licenses are available for check out.

Lab and Classroom Access

SPSS Statistics is installed in all IT managed labs and eClassrooms. SPSS Statistics, with Base, Advanced and Regression, is installed on Windows computers in IT-managed labs and Classrooms by default. 

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