Nvivo Collaboration Server - Login, Open Project, Change Password

NVivo client can be used either installed on your local Supported computer (i.e. SMPH laptop or desktop) or by connecting to a remote Windows server with the Nvivo clients installed. Its recommended that you follow the instructions below based on which type of computer you're working on.

Supported Computer

Launch the application by double-clicking on your desktop shortcut or by searching for it in the Search Bar.

Its recommended that you use a locally installed NVivo client to maximize responsiveness and connection speed while working on NVivo projects. The NVivo client is available directly through the Campus Software Library after a valid NetID login. You will need to contact User Support Services for assistance with installing the application on your supported computer.

Once its installed, you will need to establish a connection to SMPH VPN before you can proceed. If you are working in the building on a wired connection or a dock, the linked article will not be necessary since your wired connection should provide the appropriate connection for all available resources.

Personal Computer

If working on a personal computer, you will need to first establish a connection to the internal network, then launch a session where the Nvivo clients are available. Follow the two steps below in order:

• Establish a connection using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) This will provide you with a Windows desktop session that is behind the SMPH firewall.

• Initiate a Remote Desktop connection to access the Nvivo clients. While in your AVD session, follow the Windows instructions in the remote desktop to Rodan article.

• Open your Nvivo application either on your supported endpoint or via remote desktop to Rodan. Screenshots below are shown with Nvivo 12 Plus but may differ between versions
• Click on the File tab in the upper-left corner to open the File menu
• Click on Options in the left-hand ribbon
• Click on the Connections tab and then click the Add button.

• The Connection Properties window will open. Fill out the Name and Host fields according to the screenshot below.

• Then click the Specified User radial button and provide your credentials. Be sure to include "Nvivo2\" before your username.

• Once you have that input, click the Test Connection button to verify that you have entered the correct info. 
• Click OK to add the connection.
• Check the Default box next to your new connection, then click Apply. Click OK to close the window.

• Click Open Other Project
• You will see the Open Project window that lists your new connection on the left and the list of projects on the right. Click on the project you want to open, then click Open.

• The program is now running with your chosen project. Working Remotely - How to Connect to SMPH VPN

Nvivo Collaboration Server uses passwords that are separately managed from your Surgery or NetID passwords. You will need to change the password manually from the default and if/when you want to make it the same as your other passwords. To do this, follow the instructions below:

• Open a web browser, clear out the address bar at the top of the page, and type the following address: nvivo2.surgery.wisc.edu
• Type the Enter key to navigate to that page

• Fill out the requested info and click Change Password Now

• If successful,  you will see the "password had been changed successfully" message

If you do not know your current password and need assistance with resetting it, please contact User Support Services at 265-5656 or email help@surgery.wisc.edu