ANSYS Installation Guide for Windows (and Linux)

Items to note before we start:

• This guide is geared towards a Windows user, but the process is very similar for Linux users.

• This requires access to both the Cornell VPN and to the MAE Shared network drive.

   

1. Install VPN (skip if on Cornell campus network and jump to step 4)
   1. Choose the appropriate installation link for the operating system that you are using.
   2. This will require Administrative privileges.
      
      
2. Connect to VPN (skip if on Cornell campus network)
   
   
3. Log in to VPN with the tutorial provided in Step 2 (skip if on Cornell campus network)
   OR
   Launch the secure mobility client on your computer by typing cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu in the address bar
   
   
   
   
4. Open Windows Explorer and right-click on Network in the left bar of Windows Explorer and select Map Network Drive
   
   
   
   
5. Map a drive to the link: \\fs2.mae.cornell.edu\shared$\MAE\software
   
   
   
   
6. Enter network credentials, which is your Cornell netID (might have to add @cornell.edu) and password. This will work only if you have been provided with access to the network drive.
   
   
7. Select the folder for ANSYS
   
   
   
8. Find "setup.exe" for the appropriate version and run it as administrator. Note that at some points, the installer is slow to respond. 
   
   
9. For licensing, enter the following information:
   1. When you reach the licensing stage, enter into 'Hostname 1' bar: ansys-lic.coecis.cornell.edu
   2. For port number, enter 1055 
   
   If you have any questions about this process, please email itcoecis-help@cornell.edu.