Does the library have access to SDC Platinum for mergers and acquisitions research?
SDC Platinum is a database for researching mergers and acquisitions made available as part of the LSEG Workspace through the JSOM Finance Lab.
Getting Started
- Launch Remote Desktop Connection. You can find this by going to the Windows Menu and searching Remote Desktop.
- Type in the server name: SMVSDCPlatinum.campus.ad.utdallas.edu. If you are on-campus, you do not have to add .campus.ad.utdallas.edu.
- When you press Connect, it should prompt you for your username and password. Input CAMPUS\your netID in the username field, and your password in the second field.
- Once you have done so, it should load your profile and you are now connected.
- If you are OFF-CAMPUS, please follow the guide on how to connect to VPN here: https://www.utdallas.edu/oit/vpn/. Once you have followed those steps, proceed from Step 1.
Items to Note
- Because of limited server access, PLEASE be mindful of where you save your files. Be sure save them locally on your device's hard drive or through a cloud service such as OneDrive or Box.
- If you are fully finished with using the server, make sure to SIGN OUT. If you simply close the window, your session will continue running and use up resources.
- If you have any questions or concerns, contact JSOM Labs, at JSOMLabs@utdallas.edu.