What types of remote access are available in the Department?
There are two main types of remote access available in the Department: access to your own office desktop computer located in the Department and access to the Department teaching system. Instructions on how to set these up from a variety of operating systems can be found on the following pages:
What is IPv6 at Cambridge?
IPv6 at Cambridge Windows domain design Windows Server DNS configuration guidelines for Active Directory Managed Zone Service closedown and migration to Mythic Beasts Managed Network Service Remote access and VPN Remote access and VPN overview
How do I get Started with uniofcam?
Access your Cambridge (@cam) email Connect to wifi (eduroam and UniOfCam-IoT) Print, copy and scan Get software for your personal devices Access software on shared PCs Find file storage
How do I log in to Cam UIS?
You can log in to it with your [CRSid]@cam.ac.uk email address and UIS Password. Outlook Web App To increase security, please ensure you sign out once you are done. New remote access system
Getting the most out of the VPN for everyone
During the Coronavirus crisis, to help each other, please only connect to the VPN service when you are accessing resources that you cannot access without the VPN, and disconnect from the VPN service as soon as you have finished using it.
You can access your Cambridge email account using webmail or by setting up an app on your mobile device or laptop. No VPN or remote access system is required to access your emails.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The VPN you can use to access online resources while away from the University varies according to your institution.
United Administrative Service and other ACN users
You can connect to the University network from home or another locations so that you can use common applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and access University systems like CamSIS, CHRIS and CUFS.
General University Access
If you need access to resources only available when connected to the University network, but not specifically on the Engineering network then you can configure the UIS VPN connection on any work or home computer. See guidance here: https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/network-services/remote-access
Engineering Laptop Users
If you have a work laptop which you are taking home then you will need to request an Engineering VPN account. Once connected to the VPN you will be able work remotely as if you were onsite. See guidance here: https://help.eng.cam.ac.uk/network/remote-access/vpn/
Home Computer Users
If you have a desktop computer at work and a personal computer at home then it is recommended that you setup an SSH connection and use the remote desktop application to take control of your office computer from home. You will need to ensure that your office computer is powered on or there is someone onsite that can turn it on for you.
Online catalogues
An increasing number of RCS collections may be located via online catalogues and portals.
Other catalogues
Significant parts of the Royal Commonwealth Society collections have yet to be catalogued online. Enquirers able to visit Cambridge are therefore also recommended to use the following catalogues:
Card catalogue
This is located in the Rare Books Room, behind the glass wall. It includes entries for monographs, pamphlets, journal articles, official publications, directories and yearbooks, periodicals and annual reports across the Commonwealth and colonial territories.
Photograph catalogue
This is located in the Manuscripts Reading Room. It consists of 60 spring-back folders, containing detailed descriptions of collections and individual photographs. The first folder explains the layout of the catalogue, which is organised primarily by country, with separate volumes for special named collections.
Manuscript and Archive catalogue
The manuscript catalogue of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society, edited by Donald H. Simpson. London: Mansell, 1975. ISBN 0720104483
What is Citrix Remote Access?
With Citrix Remote Access you have browser-based access to a Virtual Desktop running Windows 7, Office 2013 and other business orientated applications. Your email account, desktop, documents, home and group drives are all loaded automatically, making this an exceptionally simple solution to working off-site. You will also have access to University resources such as UFS or library journals.
What is VPN in university?
A VPN is a way of connecting your off-site computer directly to the University network. It allows you to access internal resources such as other computers, network storage, websites, journals using the applications already installed on your off-site computer.
Configuring your Engineering machine to allow Remote Desktop access
Note: These instructions should be carried out on your Engineering machine.
Setting up a Secure Shell connection
Note: These instructions should be carried out on the machine you will be using to connect to your Engineering machine.
What is a remote area?
A remote area, house, or village is a long way from any towns or cities: They live in a remote corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest shop. a remote mountain village. internet & telecoms specialized.
What does it mean when someone is remote?
Someone whose behavior is remote is not friendly or interested in others.
Is the chance of a Martians visit to Earth remote?
The chances of a visit by Martians to Earth are remote.
Online Catalogues
Other Catalogues
- Significant parts of the Royal Commonwealth Society collections have yet to be catalogued online. Enquirers able to visit Cambridge are therefore also recommended to use the following catalogues:
Card Catalogue
- This is located in the Rare Books Room, behind the glass wall. It includes entries for monographs, pamphlets, journal articles, official publications, directories and yearbooks, periodicals and annual reports across the Commonwealth and colonial territories. The card catalogue includes an author catalogue, a biographical catalogue, a periodical titles catalogue, a catalogue of society publicati…
Photograph Catalogue
- This is located in the Manuscripts Reading Room. It consists of 60 spring-back folders, containing detailed descriptions of collections and individual photographs. The first folder explains the layout of the catalogue, which is organised primarily by country, with separate volumes for special named collections. To determine which folders contain photographs of which country, refer to th…
Manuscript and Archive Catalogue
- The manuscript catalogue of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society, edited by Donald H. Simpson. London: Mansell, 1975. ISBN 0720104483 A copy of this published catalogue is kept in the Manuscripts Reading Room behind the Superintendents' desk. Copies are also available in many research libraries around the world. Most manuscripts and archives have been catalogue…