Resources Requiring VPN for Off-campus Access

Summary

This article lists resources that require the use of a VPN connection for off-campus access.

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Return here easily using go/needvpn/.

See also: How to Access Middlebury Resources from Off Campus and Resources Available from Off-campus.

If you plan to work with any of the following resources from off campus, you must first establish a VPN connection. VPN access must be requested; please request access by creating a Helpdesk Ticket.

 

  • ArcGIS

    • Used to create, share, and manage maps, scenes, layers, apps, and other geographic content.

  • Argos reporting

  • Banner Admin (aka Banner 9)

    • NOTE: BannerWeb, commonly used for checking grades, does not require VPN.

  • Exchange Admin Center (go/ecp/)

    • Used to change membership in distribution lists (groups) for sending email and/or controlling permissions.

  • Middfiles, Miisfiles, and connections using smb and mapped drives (such as N/: at Midd and S:/ at MIIS)

    • NOTE: You can use Web Access to access Middfiles and Miisfiles without the need for VPN.

  • Monterey's Mobility Print installer

  • Softdocs Etrieve

    • Document management.

  • Remote Desktop Connection

    • Used to connect to another computer so that you see and access the remote computer's desktop.

  • Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

    • Used to work with various enterprise applications.

  • Vectorworks

    • Vector-based architectural software used for set and lighting design.

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Article ID: 281
Created
Wed 3/16/22 10:10 AM
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Thu 5/15/25 2:58 PM

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