How secure is Remote Desktop Access?
If you use remote desktop access, stay secure. Setting up remote desktop access requires you to think carefully about security, since you want to prevent other people from gaining unlimited remote access to your computer.
How can I access my files remotely?
If you store files in a folder on a server that is part of BU’s Active Directory, you can access these files remotely. You will generally need to do this over a VPN connection. Access to departmental server-based resources like shared drives, remote printing and shared FileMaker databases usually requires use of a VPN connection.
How do I set up Remote Desktop Access?
Setting up remote desktop access requires you to think carefully about security, since you want to prevent other people from gaining unlimited remote access to your computer. Follow any security suggestions made by your remote access software and make sure you configure it to prompt for a strong password before allowing the remote connection.
How do I log in to Bu without being on campus?
For example, when you are not on campus you could be prompted to provide your BU login name and Kerberos password through BU’s Web Login, or required to use VPN software; both possibilities are described below. What is Web Login? Web Login is BU’s standard method of authenticating you to BU web sites.
What is remote access to BU?
Remote Access to BU Network Resources. Most networked resources will function just as they do when you are on campus. However, as determined by license agreements and other requirements, some resources will look at your network (IP) address to determine whether or not you are on campus, and require a different level of authentication if you are not.
What is a BU web login?
Web Login is BU’s standard method of authenticating you to BU web sites. Whether you are on or off campus, you will be prompted to provide your BU login name and Kerberos password as needed to ensure that you are an authorized user of that resource. You should never save your password in Web Login, but should know that you will only be prompted to authenticate once per browser session.
What is a VPN for BU?
BU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to temporarily assign a BU network address to your off-campus computer. You can log in to the VPN at http://vpn.bu.edu or learn more.
Is remote desktop access secure?
If you use remote desktop access, stay secure. Setting up remote desktop access requires you to think carefully about security, since you want to prevent other people from gaining unlimited remote access to your computer.
What is a VPN in BU?
BU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a “tunnel” between your computer and the campus network that identifies you as a member of the Boston University community when you are not connected directly to the campus network, allowing you access to restricted networked resources. Most BU and cloud resources don’t require connecting to the VPN. If you need to access resources that require connecting to VPN, please see our instructions for installing the VPN on your computer.
How to communicate with your class?
Communicate with your class through Blackboard. Announcements are an ideal way to post time-sensitive information critical to course success. Add announcements for due dates for assignments and projects, changes to your syllabus, corrections/clarifications of materials, and exam schedules.
How to exit Salud?
Next, log out from the citrix webpage on your web browser.
Can you use Salud remotely?
Using Salud Remotely. Warning: When connected to the Salud VPN, you will not be able to access the outside internet; you will only be able to access Salud and SPS.
Central Printing Via Myprint
Files in A Shared Network Drive That Is Managed by Active Directory
- If you store files in a folder on a server that is part of BU’s Active Directory, you can access these files remotely. You will generally need to do this over a VPNconnection.
Access to Departmental Resources
- Access to departmental server-based resources like shared drives, remote printing and shared FileMaker databases usually requires use of aVPNconnection.
Remote Desktop Access
- Configuring remote desktop access requires careful security consideration. Many units and roles have different policies in place for enabling or using remote desktop services. If you are not already using remote desktop, please contact usor your department’s technical staff for further assistance. If you have a BU issued laptop, you are encouraged ...