Does Northwestern University have remote access to computers?
Remote PC Access Northwestern University Libraries is temporarily providing remote access to PC workstations located in the library buildings. This allows you to use software such as SPSS, SAS, MATLAB, NVivo, the Adobe Creative Suite, and more. Remote access is limited to Northwestern community members with an active NetID.
How can I securely connect to northwestern resources?
Northwestern provides multiple ways to securely connect to Northwestern resources. Virtual Private Network (VPN) establishes a "secure tunnel" for your computer on the Northwestern network.
What is the email address for the University of northwestern?
@u.northwestern.edu, @alumn.northwestern.edu, @kellogg alumni.northwestern.edu @northwestern.edu, @kellogg.northwestern.edu, @law.northwestern.edu
How to access NVivo 11?
To locate specific software, click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen and begin typing the name of the program you wish to use. You can also use the pop-out tab located on the left side of the display to open any application.
How to connect to VMware Horizon?
Connect via VMware Horizon Client (MacOS or Windows) 1. To download, visit https://desktop.library.northwestern.edu/ in a web browser and click “Download the Horizon Client for Mac OS X or Windows (x64)”. 2. Follow the download and installation instructions and open the VMware Horizon client on your computer. 3.
Does Northwestern University have MATLAB?
Northwestern University Libraries is temporarily providing remote access to PC workstations located in the library buildings, which allows you to use software such as SPSS, SAS, MATLAB, the Adobe Creative Suite, and more.
What is Northwestern IT?
Northwestern IT is committed to providing comprehensive, convenient, and secure services that support the needs of University students, faculty, and staff both on- and off-campus. This page contains information on how to stay connected to the Northwestern network and University resources when working remotely.
What is Northwestern IT Support Center?
The Northwestern IT Support Center provides technical support and guidance on University services and resources to current members of the Northwestern community, including students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and faculty retirees .
How to make sure you never miss a call?
To ensure you never miss a call while away from your desk, consider enabling the call forwarding feature that sends incoming calls from your office phone to your mobile phone. Log in to myphone.northwestern.edu to see the phones associated with your NetID and set up your call preferences.
Does Northwestern offer online classes?
Northwestern IT offers recommendations and guidance for faculty members delivering classes online. Faculty, keep teaching and learn how to use Canvas and other online options to facilitate classes. Students, keep learning and participate in remote classes.
Does Northwestern use multifactor authentication?
Many Northwestern systems, including myHR, NUFinancials, and CAESAR, use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to provide an extra layer of login protection. Northwestern IT recommends using the Duo app for quick authentication from anywhere in the world. Those who confirm their identity via a phone call to their office line should update their settings to use the Duo app or a non-work-phone number to gain access to systems when remote. Visit Multi-factor Authentication at Northwestern to learn more.
Remote APT Data Analysis
For remote APT data analysis with IVAS, workstation Saturn can accessed with the (free) Windows-based remote-desktop program UltraVNC (see installation instructions further down) using the following protocol:
Potential limitations with remote access
Color-depth and resolution are limited if you want to use it interactively. The color depth could be a real problem if people have very complicated sets, as it could be more difficult to differentiate the different elements. It would be fine for samples with only a few elements.
Network Connectivity
Northwestern provides a variety of ways for students, faculty, staff, and guests to connect to Northwestern resources, the Internet, and a variety of research networks. This includes both on-campus offerings as well as remote, secure access.
Service Offerings
Access the Northwestern Network with an Ethernet connection from on-campus offices, classrooms, residence halls, and other locations.
Convenient Technical Support
IT support staff using Remote Support Assistance (RSA) can prompt users experiencing technical difficulties to start a remote support session by sending them a link to a temporary RSA application. This download grants the IT specialist remote device access to address the problem and is removed once the session is completed.
Shared Service
Remote Support Assistance, powered by Bomgar, is integrated with the central University Active Directory for NetID authentication. Currently, the service is used by University IT groups including:
Licensing
RSA agent licensing is available through Bomgar to interested University IT support groups. Pricing is available upon request. Please send an email to consultant@northwestern.edu for a quote.
Employee and Physician Login
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Employees and Physicians
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Use VPN for a Secure Connection
Northwestern’s VPN service allows students, faculty, and staff to access University resources securely while using non-Northwestern networks to connect to the internet. The VPN does this by encrypting the internet traffic between the computer/laptop/tablet and the campus network.
VPN Options
Any individual associated with Northwestern and with a NetID may use VPN. There are several VPN options.
