We use VPN (virtual private network) to create a connection between your computer and the Yale network, which creates a secure channel for communications. Some systems and services at Yale require the use of VPN. Here are a list of SOM services which require the use of VPN from your remote location.
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Services, Applications and Systems that require VPN to use from off-campus:
- Access to Department Shared Drives or personal mapped drives
- Yale Center for Research Computing clusters
- CapitalIQ service at SOM
- Storage at Yale S@Y- group shared space
- Workday at Yale
- Kronos for time tracking
- VPN is also required for any special programs that provide remote access to on-campus workstations - via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
- Legacy central Data Warehouse access when reporting through applications such as Brio requires VPN as well.
If the application or service is not listed above, you can assume that VPN is not required to access this service. However, the general rule of thumb is if you're off campus and can't access a resource in order to login, connect to VPN and try again.
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