Usually you will receive a download link when you purchase a licence. However, this will require Administrator rights to install, and will probably require patches to be applied manually. If you are using a CSCS supported computer, there is a more convenient option:
CSCS maintains an up to date library of scientific and administrative software. This can be used to install software at any time, without admin rights, and we build the patches into the installer. This service is available both on and offsite.
If you have problems with the Software Library, please see the troubleshooting steps in the library knowledgebase (https://software.medschl.cam.ac.uk/userui/advisory_library.php)
Updated versions of existing software will be added to the library as soon as possible.
If you have a new application you would like added to the library, please contact us. Please be aware that as adding as testing software is a lengthy process, at least 20 users should require the software for it to be worthwhile.
The Service Desk can install software applications for you remotely, if either you or we have the installer. For a list of the software packages that we have, see Software Versions - Availability and Compatibility.
We can also push software out to multiple computers. This can be done silently at start up, or give users a message with an option to upgrade depending on the situation. If you would like to organise a deployment or upgrade on a group of computers, then contact the Service Desk.
If you would like software from the library to be deployed automatically to a large group of computers, please contact the Service Desk to discuss.