[Nov 23, 2009 14:09] Web access to Microsoft Live@edu accounts now works.
- Email and Calendar
- Online File Storage
- Resources Restricted to UVa IP Addresses
- Secure Terminal and File Transfer Options
Email and Calendar
Both UVa email and calendaring services can be accessed from anywhere. For faculty and staff:
- Iif you wish to use the centralized calendar system at UVa, you must use UVa’s Centralized Exchange Service, which integrates calendaring with email.
- If you don’t need to use the centralized calendar, you may use either UVa’s Central Mail Service (CMS) or email provided by one of UVa’s contracted private email vendors.
For students, your email communications package (which includes calendaring and much more) is provided by one of UVa’s contracted private email vendors.
Email with Centralized Calendaring: UVa Microsoft Exchange Service
| Method | Best Use | Setup | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook or Entourage | sending or receiving meeting requests; scheduling appointments; and reading and composing University email on your own computer | install and configure email program software | a centralized UVa Exchange account and computer administrative privileges |
| Outlook Web interface (OWA) | viewing or changing your personal calendar; and reading and composing University email using a Web browser | log into OWA | a centralized UVa Exchange account and a Web browser (Internet Explorer has more functionality than other browers) |
Email without Centralized Calendaring: Central Mail Service (CMS) or a UVa Contracted Private Email Vendor
| Method | Best Use | Setup | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS WebMail; UVa Gmail; or UVa Live@edu |
reading and composing University email using a Web browser | log into your account on the UVa Email Switchboard | a University email account and a Web browser |
Email software |
reading and composing University email on your own computer | install and configure email program software | a University email account |
Online File Storage
Your may want to store a backup copy of your important files online. UVa provides two services for file backups: Home Directory Service and UVaCollab.
| Method | Best Use | Setup | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
Home Directory software while connected using UVaAnywhere through Cisco VPN |
saving your files on a secure network, accessible from anywhere |
install and configure Home Directory software | a Home Directory account and computer administrative privileges |
| Home Directory Web Interface | saving your files on a secure network, accessible from anywhere, using a Web browser | log into the Home Directory Web Interface | a Home Directory account and a Web browser |
| UVaCollab’s “My Workspace” | saving and sharing files and other resources on a secure website accessible from anywhere, using a Web browser | log into UVaCollab | a NetBadge login and a Web browser (non-UVa guest users require sponsorship by a member of the University community) |
Resources Restricted to UVa IP Addresses
Some resources are restricted to on-Grounds use only, or if off-Grounds, may be accessed by using one of the following methods.
| Method | Best Use | Setup | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proxy Server | visiting a restricted website provided by one of the libraries from your own computer in a Web browser | configure your Web browser | a proxy account and a compatible Web browser (Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer preferred) |
| UVaAnywhere through Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network) | accessing restricted resources (e.g., departmental servers, Home Directory, or other University restricted resources) by making your computer seem to have a University IP address | install software and personal digital certificate | computer administrative privileges |
| UVaAnywhere-Lite | accessing restricted Web-based resources (e.g., online journals from the library) from your own computer | install personal digital certificate | computer administrative privileges and a Web browser |
Secure Terminal and File Transfer Options
Use the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), a software standard to support encrypted data transfer between two computers. It can be used to support secure logins, file transfers, or general purpose connects. Servers maintained by ITC require SSH-based connections in most cases.