OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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Self Help Documents: Virtual Workspace / Remote Access

OTS is pleased to offer the following PDF publications and Flash movie tutorialsmovie tutorialas self-help technology resources for the Towson University community. (For other non-profit use please refer to our copyright information.) To open a publication or play a movie tutorial, click on its title. If your browser does not properly display the publication, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Reader. If your browser does not properly display the movie, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Flash Player. To search this page for a specific word or phrase, press Ctrl-F.

Virtual Workspace: Access Your Files and Mail from Anywhere

This document explains how to configure your home PC in order to get to your files and email using the Virtual Workspace.  This document replaces the Citrix Portal document of the same title.

Movie Tutorial Audio IncludedVirtual Workspace: Overview
Take a tutorial on how to access and use the Virtual Workspace.

Virtual Workspace: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This document lists some of the more frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Virtual Workspace.

Dial-Up Towson University (PC)

Towson University provides dial-up Internet access to its students, faculty and staff.  This document explains how to configure your PC computer to connect to the Internet using this service.

Dial-Up Towson University (Macintosh)

Towson University provides dial-up internet access to its students, faculty and staff.  This document explains how to configure your Macintosh computer to connect to the internet using this service.

Installing the Citrix Client (Only Necessary if Citrix Web Portal Doesn't Work)

Access your Network drives and Outlook from home using Citrix software ICA client instead of the Citrix Web Site.

VPN Virtual Private Network Access

If you need secure access to the Towson Network from off campus and the simple Citrix connection isn't working for you, try Towson's Virtual Private Network.  This document will explain how to install and use this software.

Outlook 2003: Set Up From Home Using VPN

This document shows how to set up Outlook software on your personal machine using VPN to connect to the Towson Exchange Server.

Movie Tutorial Audio IncludedAccessing Your H and O Drives
Take a tutorial on how to access your H and O drives from on and off campus.

Virtual Workspace: Installing the Citrix Client Off Campus
This document takes you through all the steps necessary to install the Citrix Client off campus so you can access the virtual workspace anywhere.

Remote Desktop: Accessing Your Towson Computer Remotely – XP Users
The Towson Remote Desktop feature allows faculty and staff at Towson University to connect remotely to their Towson computer from any other computer (home, hotel or different location on campus). This self-help document will step XP users through how to set up and use remote desktop.


Remote Desktop: Accessing Your Towson Computer Remotely – Vista Users
The Towson Remote Desktop feature allows faculty and staff at Towson University to connect remotely to their Towson computer from any other computer (home, hotel or different location on campus). This self-help document will step Vista users through how to set up and use remote desktop.

   


 


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