Remote Connections | GVSU School of Computing Remote Connections The ARCH, EOS, and Datacom labs allow remote access from on and off campus utilizing SSH and RDP. SSH provides a console based connection into any of the lab machines while RDP provides a virtual desktop environment as if you were sitting at the lab computer itself.
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How do I access the GVSU network?
Log in with your GVSU email address and password. Once logged in you can upload and download files to your private network storage drive. Windows 10: If you are using a GVSU owned Windows 10 machine, you can access your network data on or off campus without the VPN.
How do I log in to Stratus from GVSU?
Sign in with your GVSU username (formatted as "your-username@office" for faculty/staff, or "your-username@student" for students) and password You should now be connected to your STRATUS remote desktop session.
Is there a cost to use the GVSU accessibility services?
There is no cost for this service, however, grant funded research helps keep these services available for GVSU. Message Press Alt + 0 within the editor to access accessibility instructions, or press Alt + F10 to access the menu.
How do I install pulse secure on GVSU?
Log in with your your GVSU network credentials (username and password) to sign in and begin downloading Pulse Secure. 4. Once the download has finished, click the file to open the Pulse Secure installer. Follow the prompts to install the software on your machine.
How to sign in to GVSU?
Sign in with your GVSU username (adding "@office" for faculty/staff, or "@student" for students) and password
How to log out of SRATUS?
When you are done with SRATUS, logout using the Windows icon in the lower left corner. Click the user icon, and click sign out.
What is a STRATUS?
STRATUS is a remote desktop environment used for pre-approved classroom environments (predominantly in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing) and university research.
Google Drive
GVSU students have unlimited Google Drive cloud storage via their GVSU Google account.
Need Help?
If you need help or have questions about accessing these drives please contact IT Services at it@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-2101.
Overview
STRATUS is a remote desktop environment used for classroom environments (predominantly in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing) and for university research.
Eligibility & Access
Students are given access to STRATUS based on their major, minor and/or course enrollment in (including but not necessarily limited to) Engineering, Computing, Statistics, and Geography courses.
Cost
There is no cost for this service, however, grant funded research helps keep these services available for GVSU.
Guides for Connecting to CIS Labs
Guides for connecting to CIS Linux labs are hosted and maintained on the HPC Support team’s knowledge base and service desk.
CIS Computing Labs – VPN
Grand Valley’s university IT team provides VPN (Virtual Private Network) computing services to students. VPN services allow users off-campus to connect securely to some University computing resources as if the student were on campus.
How to contact GVSU IT service desk?
If you need help or have questions about accessing these drives please check out the Self-Help webpage or contact the GVSU IT Service Desk at it@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-2101.
How long does temporary guest access last at GV?
Temporary guest access is available to all visitors of the University. From your device, connect to the GV-Visitor wireless network and agree to the terms. Once connected you will receive wireless network access for 5 days after which time you will need to reconnect and accept the terms for another 5 days.
Does GVSU require VPN?
Log in with your GVSU username and password. Please note, VPN is not required for accessing library resources. If you have difficulty connecting to library resources please contact the library for assistance at (616) 331-3500 or by submitting the library's support form.
Can faculty and staff simulate an on campus connection?
Faculty and Staff can simulate an on-campus connection by using the GVSU VPN while off campus.
Does GVSU have a VPN?
GVSU owned Windows 8 and Windows 10 computers have DirectAccess and will not need the VPN for most off-campus system access. There are a few exceptions where VPN is needed for staff who have high privilege access to GVSU data.
Can faculty access GVSU network files?
Faculty and staff can access their network files off campus when connected to the GVSU VPN using Pulse Secure. If you do not have Pulse Secure installed, download it from gvsoftware.gvsu.edu.
How to contact GVSU IT service desk?
If you need help or have questions about accessing these drives please check out the Self-Help page or contact the GVSU IT Service Desk at it@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-2101.
How long does temporary guest access last at GV?
Temporary guest access is available to all visitors of the University. From your device, connect to the GV-Visitor wireless network and agree to the terms. Once connected you will receive wireless network access for 5 days after which time you will need to reconnect and accept the terms for another 5 days.
Can I share my GV student password?
NEVER SHARE YOUR PASSWORD in order to let someone else log into GV-Student WiFi with your account. You are personally responsible for everything that is done on a device that is connected to the network with your credentials.
Do students need to register for GV-GameNet?
Students must register certain smart devices (like a smart TV or smart speaker) and gaming devices (like an Xbox or PlayStation) before they can be connected to GV-GameNet. NOTE: Computers and smart phones should be connected to GV-Student WiFi.
Can I connect my GV gamenet to my WiFi?
Once your device has been registered you can connect it to the GV-GameNet WiFi, no password required. NOTE: GV-GameNet does not support wireless printers or certain smart devices like Google Chomecasts. If you run into any issues please contact the IT Service Desk at (616) 331-2101 or it@gvsu.edu.
Remote Desktop Access
STRATUS uses a webpage as a “virtual lobby” that allows you to select the Remote Desktop environments available to you. For classroom/academic use, the environments are determined based upon a student's course enrollment or an instructor's course load.
GVSU account and password
Make sure that when you’re logging into STRATUS you use one of the following domains with your username:
STRATUS Technical Support
For technical issues inside STRATUS, or issues regarding the assignment of virtual desktop environments:
