Remote-access Guide

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by Art Sipes Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What remote access options does Vava support?

VA supports remote access with two different applications 1. Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) and 2. CISCO RESCUE VPN Client. The Citrix Access Gateway is designed for users that do not have VA Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) – CAG is a good option to allow users access to general applications such as email and chat.

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.

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How do I access OWA from home?

How to sign in to Outlook on the webGo to the Microsoft 365 sign-in page or to Outlook.com.Enter the email address and password for your account.Select Sign in.

How do I connect to OWA?

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What is the difference between OWA and Outlook Anywhere?

The two versions look different, but are essentially the same in functionality. The Outlook Web App (Outlook Anywhere) has more of the appearance and layout of Outlook. Several changes have been made from Outlook Web Access to Outlook Web App.

How do I use Microsoft OWA?

To open Outlook on the web, just open the URL that's associated with your Outlook account. That should be the Microsoft 365 sign-in page or, if you have a free Outlook account, Outlook.com. Enter your email address and password and then select "Sign in."

Is OWA and Outlook the same?

Outlook.com is a free web based mail account (which used to be Hotmail). Outlook on the Web App (aka OWA) is the web based mail client (interface) that is part of Microsoft Exchange Server, Outlook.com, and subscribers of Microsoft 365 for Business/Enterprise/Education and Exchange Online.

What is OWA called now?

Outlook on the webAn update on August 4, 2015 renamed OWA to "Outlook on the web", often referred to in brief as simply "Outlook".

What does OWA stand for Outlook?

Outlook Web AppOutlook on the web provides an interface similar to Microsoft Outlook in the Office Suite without requiring the installation of the full desktop email client. Microsoft named this client Outlook Web App (OWA) when using it with Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2013.

Is EWS the same as OWA?

You visit OWA to check your email on the go. EWS is a different concept. This is a backend, and non-end user facing service tool exposed to the internet so applications, such as Deskpro, can connect into Office365 or an private Exchange system to relay email.

Does OWA use SMTP?

Note: you can connect your Outlook client to an OWA-only mailbox using IMAP/SMTP or POP/SMTP protocols or EWS.

How do I open my OWA email?

On the Outlook Web App navigation bar, select your name. A list appears. Select Open another mailbox. Type the email address of the other mailbox that you want to open and then select Open.

What is an OWA account?

Outlook Web Access is a full-featured, web-based email client with the look and feel of the Outlook client. With OWA, users can access their mailboxes from any Internet connection regardless of whether or not the computer is equipped with Outlook.

Where is Outlook web?

Normally, you can find the Outlook Web App URL by clicking File->Info in Outlook. This feature is available on Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013. It depends on the server side settings. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer, type the Outlook Web App address in the address bar, and then press Enter.

What is OWA link?

Outlook Web Access is a full-featured, web-based email client with the look and feel of the Outlook client. With OWA, users can access their mailboxes from any Internet connection regardless of whether or not the computer is equipped with Outlook.

What is OWA and Outlook?

Outlook on the web provides an interface similar to Microsoft Outlook in the Office Suite without requiring the installation of the full desktop email client. Microsoft named this client Outlook Web App (OWA) when using it with Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2013.

How do I sync Outlook with OWA?

How we sync Outlook with OWAFirst, we create a new mail profile in Outlook by clicking Start >> Control Panel >> Mail >> Show Profiles.Next, we click “Add” to add a profile. ... After that, we click the check box at the bottom of the screen labeled “Manually configure server settings or additional server types.”More items...•

Citrix Access Gateway (CAG)

CAG is designed for users that do not have VA Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). CAG is a good option to allow users access to general applications such as email and chat.

Cisco AnyConnect VPN

The Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client is only for use on VA Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and is installed on all GFE laptops.

Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is designed for users with a Windows 10 (either VA-furnished or privately-owned) or personal Windows 11 computer. This is a good option for users who need access to a standardized VA desktop (PIV or eToken required).

PIV Issues?

Using the yourIT Self Service, you can now initiate your own 24-hour PIV exemption!

Tips for Telework

Place your router in a central area of your home and elevate it off the floor in an upright position.

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