SoCS hosts a Windows server with two nodes for simple load balancing that is accessible for student use in certain classes. At the time of writing, these servers are used primarily for CIS2030 (Microcomputers), CIS3120 (Digital Systems), and CIS4520 (Cryptography). The servers are configured with the following tools::

• Easy68k.
• Logicworks (perpetual license).
• Cryptool.
• Microsoft 365 Suite.

Access to the SoCS Student Windows servers is restricted to SoCS faculty members and SoCS undergraduate students. Sometimes, TAs for SoCS classes are given access to these servers if it is necessary for their tasks, but they are not given access by default.

The servers can be accessed as lestrange.socs.uoguelph.ca and voldemort.socs.uoguelph.ca respectively. The recommended workflow to connect to them is using the “Remote Desktop” application for Mac or Windows.

Windows Server licenses are purchased and managed through CCS. These are per core licenses to run and update the operating system. There are also approximately 200 per device CALS (client access licenses) to allow users to access the SoCS Windows servers through RDP. These licenses are installed in the RDP licensing manager on Grindelwald and are available as a pool for any of the SoCS Windows servers.