Remote access
- Accessing network drives and web-based resources
- Web proxy server
- Accessing your University email
- Office Communicator
- Further assistance
Accessing network drives and web-based resources
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We are currently working on a new solution for offsite remote access to University of Aberdeen resources - please watch this space. |
Meantime, you can use the Virtual Private Network (VPN). The VPN provides you with secure, authenticated access to your network drives over the University’s wireless networks, or when you are working off-campus. All you need is an internet connection - login with your University username and password.
Web proxy server
In order to access some of the web-based resources the University subscribes to (e.g. e-journals and e-books) from off campus, you must configure your personal laptop/PC’s web browser to use the central proxy service.
For more information about the central web proxy server, including guidelines on configuring your web browser, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/proxy.
Information about how to access electronic resources, including databases and journals and the Library Catalogue, is available in the Library Guide QG DBS005: Accessing Electronic Information. Download a copy from the Library web site - www.abdn.ac.uk/library/guides
Accessing your University email
Use Outlook Web Access (OWA) to access your university email and calendar remotely via a web browser from any location that provides internet access.
- Login to OWA
- Members of staff in the Office 365 Pilot Group - login to OWA here
(Username should be in the format abc123@abdn.ac.uk, where abc123 is your computer userid)
Office Communicator
Microsoft Office Communicator is a powerful tool that enables you to communicate easily with colleagues in different locations and time zones from your computer’s desktop using instant messaging, voice and video. You can also share documents or other files.
Use Office Communicator at work and at home, on PCs or laptops. Got a Mac? Use Messenger, the Mac equivalent.
To install Office Communicator on your University laptop, contact the Service Desk.
To install Office Communicator on your personal laptop/PC, or Messenger on your personal Mac/MacBook, follow our user guidelines.
For more information see: www.abdn.ac.uk/communicator
Further Assistance
If you have problems, please contact the DIT Service Desk on (27)3636 or email servicedesk@abdn.ac.uk
