What is remote desktop access?
Remote Desktop access is a way of accessing and controlling your office computer's desktop as if you were sitting in front of it.
How to connect to campus from off campus?
To connect from off campus, you'll need one other step... VPN or Virtual Private Networking is a way to connect to the campus network and attach your computer to it as if it were on the campus network. This allows you "inside the gate" so that you can access things that are not made available outside of campus.
Can you access a piece of software remotely?
Sometimes you may just need to access a piece of special software remotely. Many software applications provided by the college or its schools are available remotely via the Virtual Lab (VLab) system and the IAC Stats Server.
Can you use Remote Desktop outside of campus?
This allows you "inside the gate" so that you can access things that are not made available outside of campus. Remote Desktop, for example, is not available outside of campus, so if you want to connect from off campus you'll first have to connect to the VPN. The easiest way to connect to the VPN is to visit the following website:
Accessing Georgia Tech Resources From Off-Campus
ME students and students enrolled in ME courses can access the ME-2020-V2
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