Linux remote access

Access from off-campus or from wireless (UMASSD) must be made through a VPN connection.
Please visit http://www.umassd.edu/cits/vpn/ for VPN setup.

VPN connection:
Installing and Configuring VPN for Windows, Mac and Linux:
http://www.umassd.edu/cits/vpn/

To connect:

After authenticating through CITS VPN server (if needed), you may use remote desktop client to connect to the linux servers.

Windows: Type "Remote Desktop Connection" in the search bar
MacOSX: Download Microsoft Remote Desktop client from app store

Remote desktop server is 134.88.53.59*

*134.88.53.59 requires special permission from Dr. Laoulache

Mapped drives:

/home/username        (linux share)
/class                (M: Class drive)

Installed Software:

To end your session:

From the pull down menu at top right corner, username -> Log Out

Special notes:

default shell is bash, save custom settings to ~/.bashrc

Disconnected sessions are automatically terminated after 48 hours.