While you work off campus there are several ways you can access University systems. Most systems and applications are accessible using an internet browser and your University of Leeds account.
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Web Browser / Office 365 Most of the University’s services (including Minerva, Faculty/Student services and the Library website) can be accessed through a web browser or using Office 365 apps, such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint Use these wherever possible. | |||
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Accessing M / N drives or the software needed for your studies.
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Accessing teaching software.
Use Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) academic desktop to access teaching software
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Accessing M / N drives or web services such as Employee Self Service (ESS).
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Accessing M / N drives or web services such as ESS, SAP or Banner ODBC (open database connectivity). Use Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) general if you need access to M or N drives and web services such as ESS. Use WVD restricted to access SAP and Banner ODBC. |
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Specialist software may require Cluster remote access. Some software may not be available through the WVD, and you may need to log on to an on-campus cluster remotely. Your tutor will tell you if you need to do this. |
Specialist software may require Cluster remote access. Some software may not be available through the WVD, and you may need your students to log on to an on-campus cluster remotely. |
Accessing a specific on-campus computer. The Remote Desktop Gateway (RDG) lets you connect to a specific on-campus Windows computer (for example to access specialist software). |
Accessing a specific on-campus computer. The Remote Desktop Gateway (RDG) lets you connect to a specific on-campus Windows computer (for example to access specialist software). |
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VPN (Virtual Private Network) The VPN allows you to access applications and resources available only on the campus network. | |||