Remote Access

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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
Email	http://lbl.gov/email	IMAP is available from offsite. Configuration information is here.
Calendar	http://lbl.gov/calendar	The Oracle Calendar client can connect from offsite directly as well. Download is available from software.lbl.gov
LETS	http://lets.lbl.gov	N/A
eRoom	http://lbl.gov/eroom	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
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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Remote Access

Introduction

Services Available to the Global Internet

Remote Access Methods