Remote-access Guide

portland state university remote access

by Shirley Jacobi Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I access PSU computer labs remotely?

Available to any PSU student/faculty/staff user with an active Odin Account. OIT VPN Services. Used to open a login session on a remote Windows computer. You will need to have been granted RDP access to the Windows computer you are trying to connect to. MCECS computer labs are currently remotely accessible through our Remote Lab portal via RDP.

How do I remotely access a Linux computer at Cat?

Most CAT supported Linux computers are remotely accessible. Some are directly accessible from off campus. Others will require that you are on the VPN first. You will need an SSH program (SSH client) setup on your own computer to make an SSH session to another computer. Many Linux systems are directly accessible from off site via SSH.

Why join Oregon State University?

Join Oregon's urban public research university, where students from all backgrounds challenge what is with what could be. We welcome more transfer students and career changers than any other university in Oregon. It's easy to transfer to PSU, and we'll help you succeed once you get here.

Do I have to wear a mask at Portland State University?

Guests are required to wear face masks at all times indoors regardless of vaccination status in accordance with Oregon and Portland State University policies. Sanitation stations are available in Lincoln Hall.

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What is PSU copyright?

L. Intellectual Property & Records. Intellectual property developed by PSU employees working remotely is subject to PSU's Copyright Ownership Policy. Products, documents, and records that are used, developed, or revised while working remotely shall be copied or saved in a PSU system, file or network drive.

What are the tasks that can be done remotely?

Such tasks include writing, editing, reading, analysis, design work, computer programming, word-processing and data entry. Remote work may not be suitable for all employees and/or positions.

What does a supervisor consider when evaluating an employee's work remotely?

The supervisor shall consider an employee request to work remotely in relation to the operational and customer needs of the department. The supervisor will take into consideration the overall impact of the employee’s total time out of the primary worksite, including flextime, compressed workweek schedules, meetings, consultations, presentations, and conferences. The supervisor will also consider the applicant's demonstrated conscientiousness about work time and productivity, and their ability to be self-motivated and have minimal face-to-face daily supervision.

Why is PSU a good place to work?

It can maximize productive work time, decrease the need for parking and office facilities, and decrease traffic congestion and air pollution while providing flexibility for employees. The remote work location may be the employee's home or another suitable location.

What are the tasks that are considered remote work?

Such tasks include writing, editing, reading, analysis, design work, computer programming, word-processing and data entry. Remote work may not be suitable for all employees and/or positions. The need for specialized material, equipment, or materials secured at PSU, must either be minimal or flexible.

Can a remote worker work at a university?

University Closure. If the primary worksite is closed due to an emergency or inclement weather, a remote worker may continue to work at the remote worksite, if possible. If there is an emergency at the remote worksite, such as a power outage, the remote worker will notify the supervisor as soon as possible. The remote worker may be reassigned to the primary worksite or an alternate worksite. See University Closure Policy for more details.

Do you need a telecommuting agreement?

In such cases, the formal telecommuting agreement is not required, but should be documented for department files by memorandum or email, specifying work expectations and duration.

What is admission to access?

Admission to the ACCESS Program is offered to both candidates who demonstrate academic promise and those who desire to excel academically. That is, admission is not solely determined by merit, but by potential to excel academically. Although a limited number applicants are admitted into the ACCESS program, all that are eligible are encouraged to apply.

What is access program?

The ACCESS Program is designed to help support students during their first year at Portland State University by providing academic advising, help with identifying and setting academic goals, and referrals to campus and community resources.

Do you have to be admitted to Portland State University?

You must be admitted at Portland State University.

COVID-19 Student Resources

Some service offices may suspend in-person services temporarily due to staffing shortages caused by the current omicron surge. Please check department websites for revised hours.

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Service description

By connecting to PSU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can protect your personal data that is sent over the internet when you are off campus. The VPN is useful if you need to use certain PSU systems from home that require you to be on the campus network (such as Banweb ), or if you are accessing sensitive University information.

Service details

To connect to the VPN, you must enroll in Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) .

How to use RDP on lab machines?

There are two ways to use RDP with the lab machines: Connect via Native RDP Client and Connect via Web. Using a native RDP client will give better performance, but it will also require you to be on the VPN. The Web browser option does not require the VPN and is much simpler to use, but there is a moderate decrease in performance and responsiveness.

How to know if you have an active session on a lab?

If you see lab computers highlighted in blue with only one highlighted in green, this means you have an active session on the machine highlighted in green.

Does RDP require VPN?

Using a native RDP client will give better performance, but it will also require you to be on the VPN. The Web browser option does not require the VPN and is much simpler to use, but there is a moderate decrease in performance and responsiveness.

Can you close RDP while it is active?

Users should avoid simply closing the RDP window or clicking on the Dis connect option, as this will only close the viewing window while leaving your RDP session active. If you were to use RDP with another Windows machine while this session is active, it can lead to unpredictable behavior and errors when running software. To avoid this, we recommend that you only have one active session open at a time.

How to close RDP session?

NOTE: To properly close your RDP session, select “Sign Out” from the Start menu. Do not click “Disconnect” or close the window as your session will remain active, which could lead to errors when attempting to connect again later. Please see the section below for more information before connecting to a machine.

What is RDP client?

RDP clients exist for all major Operating Systems; Windows, MacOS, and Linux machines are all capable of using RDP to remotely access a Windows machine. To do so using a local client, you must be connected to PSU’s network, either by using a computer on campus or connecting to a VPN. Alternatively, MCECS also provides a web-based RDP client, ...

What is RDP in computer?

RDP is a remote connection protocol developed by Microsoft which allows a user to connect remotely to a Windows machine using a graphical interface. This connection uses a client-server architecture, which means that your local computer must run a local RDP client (program) that connects to an RDP server ...

What is RDP file sharing?

How to share files using RDP. A lesser-known feature of RDP is that it has built in functionality for sharing folders between the local and remote computers. This is useful when you have files on your local computer that you need to access from your remote computer.

Does MCECS have a RDP client?

Alternatively, MCECS also provides a web-based RDP client, known as Spark View, that is accessible from a browser without the need for a specialized RDP client or a VPN. Though the setup is arguably easier, there is increased latency and an overall drop in performance when using this option compared to a local RDP client.

Does Spark View require a VPN?

However, Spark View does not require you be on the VPN in order to connect. This means if you’re having issues getting the VPN to work you can still RDP into MCECS without issue. Additionally, because it’s web-based, you can access it from any operating system, and don’t need to download any software to support it.

Do you need a VPN to use remote desktop?

Unless you are using an MCECS lab or office computer with wired access to our network (or you are using the Internet Browser option described below), you must be on the VPN to use remote desktop. This includes laptop users on campus.

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Introduction

  • PSU supports remote work when it meets the needs of the University. It can maximize productive work time, decrease the need for parking and office facilities, and decrease traffic congestion and air pollution while providing flexibility for employees. The remote work location may be the employee's home or another suitable location.
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Eligibility

  • Any PSU employee whose work does not require face-to-face interaction, or for which that interaction may be scheduled, may be eligible to work remotely. All remote work is subject to advance approval and must comply with applicable policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Tasks that benefit from uninterrupted work time are suitable for remote work. Such …
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Application Process

  1. Employee discusses their request to work remotely with their supervisor.
  2. Employee completes the PSU Remote Work Agreement (linked above).
  3. Supervisor reviews Agreement and approves, or makes edits.
  4. Once all approvals are received, the Remote Work Agreement is routed to Human Resources for filing in the Employee’s personnel file.
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Agreement

  • Employees who are approved for remote work shall abide by these Remote Work Guidelines and the Remote Work Agreement. A copy of the Agreement shall be retained in the employee's electronic personnel file with Human Resources. The agreement should be reviewed annually, and revised as needed. PSU Remote Work Agreement Unless otherwise stated in the agreeme…
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General Provisions

  • A. Communication.While working remotely, the employee shall be reachable through the agreed-upon methods during agreed-upon work hours. The employee and supervisor shall agree on turnaround time and the medium for responses. B. Conditions of Employment.The remote workers’ conditions of employment shall remain the same as for non-remote work hours. Wages…
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