Connecting Remotely
In general, much of our daily operations run on applications that are accessible from the internet by visiting . However, if you require an application or program that is not accessible from the internet, you may require local admin access on your device in order to install the required tools. If you do not see the applications that you require to complete your work on any of these lists, please check with your departmental IT Admin Representative.
Fortinet's FortiClient is the solution that allows you to remotely access your Windows File Shares (I: drive or H: drive). Download the FortiClient from the . Configure your connection using .
Applications that can be accessed with the Campus VPN:
- EDRMS/Qdocs
- GE Picture Perfect
- Windows File Share
Enrol in Endpoint Protection
Endpoint protection (EP) is the cybersecurity approach to defending endpoints (i.e. end-user devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices) from malicious activity.鈥 Protecting user endpoints is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Queen鈥檚 data and systems.
Endpoint protection requirements will be enforced over time at Queen's. All Queen's-funded devices* (including desktops, laptops, tablets and mobile devices) must be enrolled in Intune and onboarded into MDE.
If you wish to use your personally-funded device (PFD) to access Queen's systems, there will also be endpoint protection requirements:
- To access the Microsoft 365 Suite (including email and calendar), the device must be enrolled in Intune so we can confirm it is cybersafe, or "healthy".
- To access PeopleSoft HR (including MyHR) and PeopleSoft Finance, the device must be enrolled in Intune and onboarded into MDE. Over time, this list will include more applications.
*A Queen鈥檚-funded device (QFD) is a device that is paid for using a Queen鈥檚 account code, a research grant managed by the University, or a professional expense allowance.
Accessing Your Email
Microsoft 365 is the default email solution at Queen鈥檚. Email and calendaring are available remotely.
- Once your NetID is activated, your email address is automatically listed on the University鈥檚 . If you have not yet activated your NetID, please follow the instructions to do so.
- Please visit the Microsoft website for , , and information on the service鈥檚 . Users can consult the Queen鈥檚 Accessibility Hub for further information on Outlook鈥檚 accessibility features.
- You can access the email service (Outlook) online by .
- Note: If you use an email system other than Microsoft 365, please contact your departmental IT representative.
Hosting and Attending Online Teams Meetings
Use to schedule online meetings, display presentations, and collaborate. When creating a new meeting in Outlook, selecting 鈥淣ew Teams Meeting鈥 will add a Teams link to the meeting invite, allowing participants to connect remotely to the meeting. If you are attending a Teams meeting, simply click the link in the meeting invitation.
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Storing and Sharing Documents
Various tools are available at Queen鈥檚 (at no cost) for storing and sharing documents:
- - securely store, share, and sync your files in the cloud for access from anywhere.
- 鈥 securely store, share, sync, and collaborate on files in the cloud.
- (for Teaching and Learning) 鈥 upload course material directly to onQ for students to access.
- 鈥 commonly referred to as an 鈥淚鈥 or 鈥淗鈥 drive, this service provides a secure file storage area in a central data centre where users can save their data. (Note: this requires Campus VPN).