Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff can access any of the servers listed on the Academic Labs Linux Machine Names page from off campus (i.e., from any Internet Service Provider (ISP)) or the GT wireless network after connecting to OIT’s SSL VPN Service.
Students
Anyone with an ECE account can access the machines listed below from off-campus (i.e., from any Internet Service Provider (ISP)) or the GT wireless network after connecting to OIT’s VPN Service .
What is SSH client?
An SSH client provides a command-line connection to the server, suitable for running the mysql command-line client, using the unix shell, etc. Any SSH client can be used, including Secure CRT (available from OIT software download) and the built-in MacOSX ssh client.
What is the name of the protocol that allows you to connect to your computer through the Internet?
The method uses technologies called Virtual Private Networking (VPN) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which together allow you to connect securely to your computer through the Internet and give you mouse and keyboard control over your computer while showing you everything that's happening on the screen.
Long-term Telework Is Becoming the Norm
The pandemic forced people out of their office and onto the dining room table with barely any notice to the IT teams who had to enable and support remote access. The immediate priority was to give people access to their work environment by any means available so they could maintain productivity.
VPNs are Giving Way to Zero Trust Security
While VPNs provide traffic encryption and user authentication, they still present a security risk because they grant access to the entire network without the option of controlling granular user access to specific resources. There is no scrutiny of the security posture of the connecting device, which could allow malware to enter the network.
SASE is a Secure Remote Access Solution Designed for the Modern Enterprise
SASE converges Zero Trust Network Access, NextGen firewall (NGFW), and other security services along with network services such as SD-WAN, WAN optimization, and bandwidth aggregation into a cloud-native platform.
What is ECE virtual lab?
The ECE Virtual Lab is a project that will allow students to access Georgia Tech and ECE licensed software remotely.
How long can you connect to a virtual desktop?
The maximum connection time to a virtual desktop is limited to 16 hours. After 16 hours have elapsed, you will be logged out in order to provide fair access to other students.
