Welcome to the Remote Access Portal

Network Connectivity Options

Individuals working from home or from remote locations have the following connectivity options:

All logins require a network login ( SNAC).

Outlook Web Access

  • Can be accessed from any computer
  • Web client for access to email, calendar, and files on server Grey
  • If using a public computer access to file attachments is blocked
  • https://outlook.utsystem.edu/owa

Terminal Server

  • Can be accessed from any computer
  • Gives you a new "virtual desktop"
  • Access to email via an Outlook client and files on server Grey
  • You have the ability to access your office desktop computer (computer name required)
  • Instructions for using Remote Desktop
    • Start
    • All Programs
    • Accessories
    • Remote Desktop Connection
  • If unable to locate Remote Desktop Connection by using above instructions
    • Start
    • Run
    • Type MSTSC

VPN

  • Only available on University owned laptops
  • Experience most like "in the office"
  • Requires VPN client software

VPN SSL Web Client

  • Limited to IT professionals due to license constraints
  • AnyConnect Client
  • Access to applications and remote desktop
  • https://remote.utsystem.edu-- Link will only work from outside System Administration network
Additional Resources Telephone Options
  • During a Major Emergency Situation OTIS will make it possible to transfer System Administration Numbers to an outside number.
  • Other Telephone Options Include
    • Transfer of System Number to Cell Phone with EC 500* Feature
    • SoftPhone (for Telecommuters or call-center agents used in conjunction with and VPN or Terminal Server). Contact the Helpdesk if you have a need to use this software
* You must be on the UT System network to access this link.