What is a VPN in OU?
The VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to access SECS network resources from outside the OU network. Connecting to the VPN is equivalent to stringing a long cable from your home to Oakland University's SECS network. This allows for software to be used without licensing conflicts as well as restricts the off campus use of resources to only Oakland students and faculty.
What is a SECS VPN?
The SECS VPN (virtual private network) permits authorized students, staff, and faculty to connect to the SECS network.
Can faculty access a PC?
Access to a faculty members PC is available through the University VPN (not SECS) by request only. Form is available from https://forms.oakland.edu/
Is SECS remote access reliable?
While we make our best effort to provide remote access services to SECS users, by the very nature of remote access it is inherently unreliable. In addition we have a 100 concurrent user cap that may be reached during peak usage time. Our stated goal is to achieve 98% availability. Also while we will provide a troubleshooting guide and basic troubleshooting help through our issue tracking system, it is the end user's responsibility to get the vpn working on their own machine.
What is a VPN on a laptop?
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It enables you to remotely connect to the City network using a City laptop. It also enables you to use your personal computer to remotely connect to your City desktop computer. For more information on how to access the City VPN, and connect
What is Seattle IT policy?
Consistent with Seattle IT policy expectations of information security for employees working at the office, you are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary, sensitive, and confidential information accessible from your home/satellite office when you telework. These teleworking requirements are described in the City AWA Guidelines.
What is a teleworking guide?
This guide provides a quick (at-a-glance) overview of some of the basic technology you will need to have set up in order to stay connected and access information when teleworking. This is not meant to be a comprehensive user’s manual on all the digital workplace applications available to employees. Additional resources for these applications are provided at the end of this guide.
