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Introduction
1. Most services at LBL are available directly from the internet and require only a web browser to access.
2. For services that are not available to the global internet, the Laboratory supports three types of remote access described below.
Services Available to the Global Internet
Most lifeline and collaboration services are available from anywhere on the internet with a web browser - no special configuration required.
The following chart shows key services. Generally, use of the Web Access is recommended.
Service |
Web Access (Recommended) |
Additional Access |
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Email |
IMAP is available from offsite. Configuration information is here. |
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Calendar |
The Oracle Calendar client can connect from offsite directly as well. Download is available from software.lbl.gov |
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LETS |
[http://lets.lbl.gov/ |
N/A |
eRoom |
[http://lbl.gov/eroom |
N/A |
Webspace |
[http://webspace.lbl.gov/ |
WebDAV and Xythos Drive connections are available from offsite. |
Google Docs and Sites |
[http://gstart.lbl.gov/ |
N/A |
TREX |
[http://trex.lbl.gov/ |
N/A |
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Remote Access Methods
If you need to access a service like a Windows Shared Folder (CIFS), or a financial or other institutional business system, you need to use a remote access method to access the Berkeley Lab Network. The Laboratory supports three basic kinds of remote access:
Service |
Description |
Pre-Configuration |
Discussion |
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VPN |
Connects your laptop or desktop computer at home or on the road directly to the LBL network. |
You can download the software from software.lbl.gov |
When you connect your computer via VPN, all your traffic is tunneled to the Laboratory. This traffic must comply with Laboratory acceptable use policies and you must take special care to secure the system you are using. |
Remote Desktop |
The Laboratory supports direct remote desktop for Windows systems. This gives you access to your desktop system from any computer. |
Your Lab system must have remote deskop turned on, and you must have a remote desktop client (available from microsoft). |
Leaving remote desktop on at all times and not using it is an unnecessary security risk. Unless you plan to use it, don't turn it on. |
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