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Some of the tools the College of Engineering and Computer Science offers for Faculty and Staff includes:
- VPN
- OneDrive
- Remote Desktops
- Virtual Desktops
If you are a new faculty or staff member in need of help with technology, the Technology Services Group (TSG) can arrange a meeting at your convenience to go through our service offerings, asses your systems, and answer any questions you might have.
Virtual Private Network
The 麻豆精品视频 Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and the 麻豆精品视频network, and enables access to certain University resources from outside networks.
FAU's VPN supports Windows 10 and later, Mac OSX 11 and later, and newer releases of Linux including Ubuntu, Debian, and RockyLinux. If you would like to request VPN access,
VPN Types
Basic VPN
Basic VPN is applicable to most faculty and staff with University-owned and personally owned devices, and provides access to the following services:
- Remote access to on campus desktops, laptops, and non-public VDI infrastructure using Remote Desktop (RDP) or Secure Shell (SSH)
- Access to basic FAUANDI shares
- Access to Banner
- Access to export Workday reports
- Limited access to certain non-sensitive services
Advanced VPN
In some circumstances, additional approvals and justification will be required to be able to utilize the Advanced VPN based on user classification.
If the Advanced VPN is installed on a personal device, the Advanced VPN client will have access to data on the personal device. There is no expectation of privacy and 麻豆精品视频assumes no liability for damage to personal devices where the Advanced VPN is installed. For these reasons, the Advanced VPN is only permitted on University-owned devices except in limited circumstances. Employees cannot be compelled to install the Advanced VPN client on their personal devices.
How to Access FAU's VPN Network
Once your VPN access has been approved, please download & install the VPN Client Software installation file that is appropriate for your operating system. Be aware that while using the University's VPN:
- All of your traffic will be routed through 麻豆精品视频while you are connected. If you wish to do non-work tasks such as using streaming services, it is recommended that you disconnect from the VPN first for the best connection speeds to those services.
- This VPN does not provide direct access for system administration functions, or access to sensitive data outside of Banner and Workday. You will need to connect to an on-campus desktop or VDI session in order to access those resources.
- There is no session extension. You will need to reconnect when your session expires (10 hours). However, you may disconnect and reconnect as needed prior to the expiration of your session without having to re-authenticate.
Note: You must have multi-factor authentication enabled to use our VPN services. See details below.
Backup/Disaster Recovery VPN
A backup VPN is located at the Northwest Regional Datacenter (NWRDC). This VPN has the same access as the main VPN detailed above, but it may be used whenever the main VPN is not available or in a disaster recovery situation.
To utilize the backup VPN, modify the gateway to point to https://vpnnw.fau.edu as the connection URL. Please note that this backup VPN connection is slower than the main VPN connection so it should only be used when the main VPN is unavailable.
Note: VPN client upgrades are installed automatically from the server as needed after the initial client installation. These are necessary to keep the client software up to date.
Common Questions & Answers
Students are generally not permitted to have VPN access. VPN access is intended for administrative tasks that are not available to the public. However, 麻豆精品视频does have a special network called the academic network. The academic network allows devices to be placed in a special network for academic purposes such as research and collaboration with researchers at other institutions. However, the academic network has limited access to the rest of the 麻豆精品视频network.
Users wishing to use this network must , and devices needing to be accessed from outside the university will need to be moved to the academic network.
Unfortunately, disconnections while infrequent, do occur from time to time. These are generally caused by momentary disruptions from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Previous versions of the VPN did reconnect automatically in a silent fashion, but this was not very secure. However, there are a few ways to mitigate the impact of this.
If you are connecting to a Linux host remotely, you can use a session-saving program such as tmux or byobu. These may not be installed automatically by your distribution, and you may need to install the software using your package manager.
If you are connecting remotely to a Windows or Mac host, your session should be saved automatically, and you should be able to reconnect.
If you are working directly on a University fileshare, you should save on a regular basis. If you are working with information that is not highly sensitive, you can utilize your University OneDrive to edit these files. VPN is not required to access or work on files stored on your OneDrive. If you have a department share, it may be worthwhile to see about converting the share to Sharepoint or OneDrive. The Help Desk will be able to assist with this process.
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Express is now available to all enrolled students and AMP, SP, faculty, and adjunct employees. Acrobat Pro is available to AMP, SP, faculty, and adjunct employees. Follow the instructions below to sign-in and access.听
1. Visit and enter your 麻豆精品视频email address, click Continue.
2. Select Company or School Account, the page will then route to the 麻豆精品视频Single Sign On login. Proceed to enter your 麻豆精品视频credentials, and Duo authentication.
3. Select FAU-OIT as the profile. This is important as this is the VIP that has the assigned licenses. If you select another VIP, one that you may have accessed previously, you will not have the 麻豆精品视频provided Adobe Express and Acrobat Pro licenses.
4. To access or download the applications to your computer, Select All Apps from the Web Apps menu on the top right. This will show you all the apps you have access to.听
5. You will then be able to Open on the web or Install on your computer whichever software you have access to. 听
Interfolio
Interfolio is a comprehensive systems solution to report and retrieve faculty achievements, as well as evaluate faculty productivity and performance.
Login
- Login at
- Search for and select 麻豆精品视频
- Sign in with your 麻豆精品视频Net ID and Password
Support
Website:听
Email:
For Dossier help@interfolio.com
For all other issues:听interfolio-support@elsevier.com
Telephone: (833) 844-2118
College IT Support:听听help@eng.fau.edu
For any further questions or assistance regarding the interfolio process, please send an email to听interfolio@eng.fau.edu.
Please refer to the Interfolio folder in the college shared drive eng_common for more information. Note: This shared drive is accessible only while on campus or through the 麻豆精品视频VPN.
Instructions
1. Interfolio Log In
Use Google Chrome as your internet browser. Visit and click on 鈥淟og In鈥� to reach the Sign In webpage. Use the 鈥淧artner Institution鈥� button on the right side to sign in.
Start typing 麻豆精品视频 and the search box will provide the full name of the institution. Select it from the drop down, and click Sign In. The next page will require a click on another Sign In button. This will take you to the Single Sign-On (SSO) page where you will enter your 麻豆精品视频NetID and password to complete the login.
2. Dashboard
Once you log in to Interfolio, you will see your dashboard or home page, which should look similar to this.
Any pending, or action, items will be available for access from the Dashboard. You can click on any of the links to update the information requested.
3.Announcements & Help
Under the 鈥淎nnouncements & Help鈥� section you will be able to see all the announcements made by your 麻豆精品视频Interfolio Support Team.
If you are having any issues with the system and cannot find the solution on this page, click on the 鈥淎sk A Question鈥� button to ask your question to the 麻豆精品视频Interfolio Support Team.听
4. Quicklinks Tool
The Quicklinks button allows users to have quick and easy access to the screens they use often. For example, if there is a report that is used on a regular basis, and it contains complex filters, the user might want to create a quick link to that report so it can be accessed quickly. Each user can create their own Quicklinks, which can be shared with other users if they choose.听
While the Quicklinks button is not available on the home page, you can still access the tool from any specific page within the Interfolio system. Click 鈥淨uicklinks鈥� in the upper-right corner of the screen, then click 鈥淎dd This Page as a Quicklink.鈥� The Add Quicklink dialogue box opens. A default name for the Quicklink displays. If you choose, type a new name for the quick link in the 鈥淣ame鈥� field. When you are finished, click 鈥淪ave鈥�.听
To rename, share, delete, or reorder the links, click Quicklinks in the upper-right corner of the screen, then click 鈥淢anage Quicklinks. If you want to rename or edit the link, click on the pencil icon to edit. To share the link, click the share or send icon. To delete, click the delete icon. To reorder the links, use the numbers in the Reorder column to make the changes. 听You may also view Quicklinks added by an administrator, which cannot be edited or deleted.听
5. Profile
The information in the 鈥淧rofile鈥� sections include personal information pertaining to your professional background, qualifications, and interests. Make sure that all the information is correct. Keep track of this information and provide updates as needed.
Some of the sections below include information that has been auto populated with the data from Workday. If the information in the auto-populated sections needs to be updated, you will need to contact the system administrator in your department and/or college.听
In other sections where information is not auto populated, you can edit/update the information yourself. 听The editable sections include the following: 听Interests, Honors, Work Experience, Membership, and Biography. 听When you click the link to the editable sections, you will be prompted to edit or add information. 听In some sections (e.g., Honors) you have the option to upload certificates or other documentation. Be sure to save the information each time you make changes. 听The information you add or change in these sections will not be reflected in Workday. 听However, they will help to generate a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the system which can be exported and used in reviews in RPT.听
Overleaf
Overleaf is an online LaTeX editor that makes creating, editing, and collaborating on professional-quality documents easy. It鈥檚 widely used for writing research papers, theses, resumes, and lab reports, especially in STEM fields.
Overleaf 麻豆精品视频Account Linking
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2. If your 麻豆精品视频account hasn't been linked to Overleaf you will see an听Account linking听page (see image below).
- If you already have an Overleaf account on a different email click听"Log in and link"听and log in with your Overleaf account.
- If you don't have an Overleaf account click听"Create new account".
3. Once your account is linked, you are ready to get started with Overleaf!
Additional Overleaf Resources
Remote Work Resources
If it is your first time using Remote Desktop Connection please contact us at听help@eng.fau.edu or through our form.
Remote Desktop Access Instructions
Remote Desktop Connection allows you to access your work PC from another device.
In order to use Remote Desktop from your home, you must first be connected to the VPN.
1. On your 麻豆精品视频computer, open "Settings" then click "System" then click "About" and听write down your computers name听to use for later.
2. Click on the听search bar听and type "Remote Desktop Connection"
3. Click on "Show Options"
4. Type in the information for your听麻豆精品视频computer name听and your听麻豆精品视频NetID听and click on "Save As"
5. You may save this as "Remote Desktop" or you can听pick another name.
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7.听Double click the shortcut听and the following box will appear, click on听connect.
8. You are听now connected听to your听麻豆精品视频computer!
Hurricane Preparedness
The 麻豆精品视频College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology Services Group offers important guidelines for protecting IT equipment during hurricane and storm season. Protective plastic bags are available at the TSG office.
Secure Your IT Equipment (Computers, Printers, Monitors)
The 麻豆精品视频College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology Services Group offers important guidelines for protecting IT equipment during hurricane and storm season. Protective plastic bags are available at the听TSG office.
1. Back Up Your Data: Ensure that all essential data is backed up if it鈥檚 stored on your computer鈥檚 hard drive.
2. Shut Down Devices: Properly shut down the operating systems of your computers. Turn off printers and monitors to ensure they are completely powered down before unplugging.
3. Unplug Power Connections:
- If your devices are connected to a surge protector or UPS, unplug the surge protector or UPS from the wall outlet.
- If the wall outlet is not easily accessible, unplug the power cables from the surge protector or UPS.
- If there is no surge protector, directly unplug the power cables from the wall outlet or the back of the computer, if necessary.
4. Disconnect Network Connections: Unplug the Ethernet cable from the back of your computer or docking station. Do not unplug the Ethernet cable from the wall鈥攐nly from the device itself.
5. Wrap Your Equipment: Use protective materials, such as plastic bags, to securely wrap your computers, printers, monitors, and other IT equipment. This will shield them from potential water or humidity damage during the storm.
6. Relocate to Safe Areas: Move your IT equipment to a safer, interior location, away from windows and potential flooding zones. Elevate them if possible to minimize the risk of water damage.
7. Label Equipment: Clearly label all wrapped equipment for easy identification and retrieval after the storm has passed.
By following these steps, your IT equipment will be better protected from storm-related damage, helping to minimize the risk of downtime.
Instructional Videos
Before storm: wrap and secure devices
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions on how to properly wrap your PC:
After storm: unwrap and connect devices
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions on how to safely unwrap your PC:
