Remote-access Guide

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by Bertha Mosciski Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Remote access to UB’s administrative systems must comply with the following requirements:

  • An institutionally owned device must be securely configured, including installation and support of the appropriate VPN...
  • A personally owned device must be securely configured, including installation of the appropriate VPN software and...
  • Device configuration, regardless of owners...

Full Answer

How do I setup my computer for remote access?

To enable remote connections on Windows 10, use these steps:

  • Open Control Panel.
  • Click on System and Security.
  • Under the “System” section, click the Allow remote access option ...
  • Click the Remote tab.
  • Under the “Remote Desktop” section, check the Allow remote connections to this computer option.

How to set up secure remote access?

  • Windows or Mac login when connecting remotely
  • Request permission to connect to the user’s computer
  • Automatically blank the remote screen when connected
  • Automatically lock remote computer when disconnected
  • Lock the remote computer’s keyboard and mouse while in session
  • Lock the streamer settings using Splashtop admin credentials

How to get remote access?

“It’s our hope that these individuals truly get out and experience ... might not currently have access to,” Peters said. Applications are open through April 30 for the Bellefonte Wilds Are Working: Remote Work Lifestyle opportunity.

What does remote access mean?

Remote access or remote connection is a term used to describe a device capable of accessing a shared resource. For example, a user may have the capability of remotely accessing his or her company network with their home computer to read e-mail. You should only give remote access to people you know or that you are sure you can trust.

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Welcome to SENS!

Serving the Engineering School and the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics winter, spring, summer, and fall!

Work From Home

Given the current situation with regard to COVID-19, we expect that many faculty and staff will want to work from off-campus locations. Here are instructions on working from home.

Remote Desktop Access

UBIT has published instructions on how to access your work computer from home. Please note that it must be powered on, and it needs to have been configured by SENS for remote access. Please send email to senshelp@buffalo.edu if you need to access your work computer from a remote location.

SENS Timeshare Systems

The SENS timeshare systems provide remote access to Linux software, as well as for long-term "batch" operation. The pool of timeshare systems are collectively known as "linux.sens.buffalo.edu", and command-line connections can be made using client software such as PuTTY and SSH.

UBunix Timeshare Systems

Please see the previous section, as the instructions also apply to the UBunix timeshare systems.

Welcome to SENS!

Serving the Engineering School and the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics winter, spring, summer, and fall!

Required Software

To connect to a lab cmputer, your device will need to have a Remote Desktop client installed. Microsoft’s official client is available for the following operating systems:

Notes

If you do not connect to your session within 10 minutes the reservation is lost.

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