All courses are taught via Microsoft Teams. The desktop version should always be used for fully meeting functionality (screen sharing, breakout rooms, etc).  The browser base version should only be used as last resort and does not support breakout rooms).

1. Download and install Microsoft Teams from the following link well in advance of the meeting:
   1. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app#for-desktop 

Ensure You Avoid Several Common Mistakes

1. Do you have the correct product and version installed for the class you are taking?
   1. If not, please follow option B.
   2. We strongly recommend using the latest version for the course whenever possible.
2. Can you open and launch this version from the location where you will be taking the class?
   1. Sometimes people go home for the day of the training course, not realizing they don't have access to licensing causing them to miss class time.
   2. If you need licensing, please follow option C.
3. Do you have adequate licenses available through your company during the time of the class?
   1. Please consider and plan for any conflicts that may arise between yourself and other users using licenses for production work during the time of the course. 
   2. If you need licensing, please follow option C.

Verify Ansys Opens & Runs (Most Important Step!)

1. Open and run all applications that you will be using during the course to insure they work properly.  If you need assistance, please reach out to your SimuTech contact ahead of the class.

Install Ansys Software

1. Download the software using the link provided by your training coordinator.
2. Follow our Ansys Installation Guide to install the client software on your computer, ignoring the steps on obtaining your license file. You will obtain licensing by other means. For training, the guide is only meant to assist with software installation.
3. Once the software is installed, you'll need to do the steps below before it will work.

Gather Your Public IPv4 address

1. From the same internet connection/location you will be taking the course from, visit the following link and obtain your public IPV4 address.
   1. Note - using a company VPN during the training course is not recommended.  If you plan to and must, please perform this step while connected to your company VPN.
   2. https://www.whatismyip.com/
   3. 
   4. Send your IPv4 address to your training coordinator.
   5. SimuTech will notify you're address has been whitelisted.

Specify a License Server

1. After your IP address has been whitelisted, Specify a License Server‍ and use  "templicense.simutechgroup.com" as your license server.
2. For versions 2021 R2 and later, insure you test and get a green check mark on this step.

Verify Ansys Opens & Runs (Most Important Step!)

1. Open and run ALL applications that you will be using during the course to insure they work properly.  If you need assistance, please reach out to your SimuTech contact ahead of the class.

Before proceeding, please ensure you have the correct product and version installed for the class you are taking. We strongly recommend using the latest version for the course whenever possible.
 

• If not, please follow option B.

Obtain Your Public IPv4 address

1. From the same internet connection/location you will be taking the course from, visit the following link and obtain your public IPV4 address.
   1. Note - using a company VPN during the training course is not recommended.  If you plan to and must, please perform this step while connected to your company VPN.
   2. https://www.whatismyip.com/
   3. 

1. Send your IPv4 address to your training coordinator.
2. SimuTech will notify you when your address has been whitelisted.

Specify a License Server and Run the Software

1. Once you've been notified that your IP address has been whitelisted, Specify a License Server‍ and use  "templicense.simutechgroup.com" as your license server.
2. For versions 2021 R2 and later, click test and verify you get a green check mark on this step.

Verify Ansys Runs (Most Important Step!)

1. Open and run ALL applications that you will be using during the course to insure they work properly.  If you need assistance, please reach out to your SimuTech contact ahead of the class.