How do I access the Imperial College information systems remotely?
To access the Imperial College Information Systems (ICIS) remotely, follow these steps Enter your College username and password and press the Sign In button. The system will perform a series of checks to ensure that your personal computer meets our security standards. This process may take a few minutes for the system to complete.
How do I log in to IcIs?
Click on the Start button next to the text that says Windows Secure Application Manager. Click on the ICIS Production button, which will log you in to ICIS. If you only wish to access ICIS self-service you can simply access this using your browser. Log in to ICIS Self Service
How do I connect to an imperial work PC?
Select Connection name and enter a relevant name like Imperial Work PC. Enter the FQDN (e.g. cc-example.cc.ic.ac.uk) of the College PC to which you wish to connect in the PC name field. Find out how to locate your PC name.
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Access to ICIS (remote working)
There are a number of different ways to login to ICIS depending on what functionality you require.
ICIS self-service (no VPN, RDG or secure access required)
Log in to ICIS Self Service from any device that has an internet connection to access:
ICIS backend (full functionality requiring secure access or RDG)
If you are working remotely, and require full access to ICIS, you can log in using the application ‘secure access’ or if you have a desktop on campus you can use a remote desktop connection to access the following:
What is Imperial College Remote Desktop Gateway?
The Imperial College Remote Desktop gateway is the recommended means of off-campus remote connection. It proxies the connection to your on-campus machine in a consistent and secure manner.
How to connect to remote desktop from anywhere?
Click on the Start button in your desktop toolbar, type Remote Desktop in the search field and press the Return key on your keyboard. Press the Options arrow in the bottom left-hand corner of the Remote Desktop window. Select the Advanced tab and click the Settings button under Connect from anywhere.
What is the name of the software that comes with Ubuntu 1804?
Before you begin, you will need to wake your PC so that you are able to remote into it. The College Ubuntu 1804 build comes with Remmina, which is a graphical interface for remote desktop connections. Recent versions of this software can handle connections via a Remote Desktop Gateway.
Does XRDP need to be set manually?
The xrdp service is started after installation and configured to automatically startup with the system so there is no need to set this manually.
Can you connect to a graphical session using XRDP?
Unlike in Windows, XRDP does not allow you to connect to an existing console/local graphical session – the graphical session you create when logging in using XRDP is used just for remote connections. Under OEL7 you can connect using XRDP even when already logged on to a graphical session locally.
Can you use XRDP in OEL7?
Under OEL7 you can connect using XRDP even when already logged on to a graphical session locally. However, when using XRDP in Ubuntu this is not possible – if still logged on locally you would have to connect first using SSH and end the existing graphical session (by rebooting the computer, for example) and then you could connect remotely.
How to connect to a remote desktop from a Mac?
Mac (Microsoft Remote Desktop 10) 1 Open Microsoft Remote Desktop. 2 Download connection file from the portal, but do not open it. 3 From within Microsoft Remote Desktop, go to Edit and then Import from RDP File. 4 When the connection appears in the users list, hover over it and click edit (the little pencil icon). 5 From within the settings, click Display and check the box Fit session to window then Save. 6 Double click the computer session and log in as normal.
Does ICT change access?
Please note: ICT may change/adjust access as this service evolves which may mean this service is no longer available in your country
Is Remote Desktop Gateway reliant on internet?
Using Remote Desktop Gateway is reliant on a stable internet connection. Poor internet connection will result in a poor connection when remoting into one of the College machines.
