Remote Access to MCECS Systems Many systems and services in MCECS are remotely accessible from another computer. You can connect to some of them directly while others require the use of a VPN
Virtual private network
A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications running on a computing device, e.g. …
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How do I access MCECS computer labs remotely?
MCECS computer labs are currently remotely accessible through our Remote Lab portal via RDP. You will need an RDP program (RDP client) setup on your own computer to connect to another Windows computer. You must be on the VPN to use an RDP client to access a Windows system in MCECS. Used to open a login session (shell) on a remote Linux computer.
Do I need a VPN to connect to MCECS?
You can connect to some of them directly while others require the use of a VPN before you access them. MCECS provided OpenVPN implementation. Requires an active MCECS account.
How do I contact remote access support?
If you have a general question, you may find your answer under the Help tab on this site, or you may send an email to remoteaccess@ccf.org to receive a response within one business day.
How do I request remote access to the self-service portal?
You may request remote access by visiting the Remote Access Self Service Portal ( only available while on VA's internal network). Please note the Self-Service Portal is only accessible from within the VA network, it is not externally accessible.
Remote Lab
With the threat of Omicron driving more students towards remote access, for Winter 2022, many of our Windows computer labs are switching to a hybrid operation with some seats reserved for remote-use only.
Remote access to the Windows Terminal Server
An alternative to the remote lab is our Windows Terminal Server. Due to licensing and use restrictions, the Terminal Server contains a subset of the software available in the computer labs. Learn about the terminal server at this link:
On-site Only Windows Computer Labs
The following Windows computer labs allow partial or only on-site access.
Apple iOS 8 – hCare Access (VDI)
iOS is now supported with hCare Access after updating to the new version of Citrix Receiver in the App Store.
For Employees
Simplified Remote Access (SRA) is a way for employees using HCA owned devices to quickly, easily, and securely access the HCA network from outside the hospital. Users will no longer need security tokens to connect to the hospital systems; instead, they will use a 3-4 ID and password.
How to request remote access VA?
You may request remote access by visiting the Remote Access Self Service Portal ( only available while on VA's internal network).
How to enable TLS 1.1?
To enable TLS within Internet Explorer: Select ‘Tools’, then ‘Internet Options’, then the ‘Advanced’ tab. Enable the checkbox for ‘Use TL S 1.1’ (found towards the end of the list).
What is a rescue GFE?
RESCUE GFE provides a security posture check and ensures VA data is encrypted from the end device into the VA trusted network. Prior to the device connecting and being allowed onto the VA trusted network the system is checked for multiple security baselines.
How to disable automatic server selection in VPN?
In the VPN tab of the setting screen, uncheck Enable automatic server selection. Close the settings.
Does RESCUE GFE support Windows 10?
This software is installed on all GFE laptops prior to being provided to the user. Currently RESCUE GFE supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and MAC OSX.
What is a remote desktop client?
A Remote Desktop client can be used to connect to any properly configured Microsoft Windows computer on the engineering network.
What is DECS server?
The DECS Compute Servers are high performance servers that are specifically designed to handle resource intensive and/or long running computational jobs. They provide access to most of the popular engineering computational software in either a terminal or desktop environment.
