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Virtualization/Infrastructure as a Service

ITS provides approved customers a virtual machine (VM) with customized storage, RAM, processors, and administration rights.

Some key features of the service include:

  • The ability to run Virtualized Microsoft Windows and Linux (usually Red Hat) servers
  • An alternative to purchasing the physical hardware for servers
  • Users can gain console access by accessing vCenter through an authorized Citrix account

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FTP

ITS’s FTP server hosts a 48 Hour storage folder for sharing large files. Do not use this for private information, because files uploaded here will be visible to anyone who connects to the FTP server. Also, all files will be removed 48 hours after they are uploaded.

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Gmail & Calendar

ITS uses Google Apps for Education for student email services. The University of Connecticut’s official means of communication to students for University-related business is through email. Faculty and staff may opt-in to use Google Apps for Education for email and calendar services, among others, but their official university email will remain on Office 365.

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HuskyPC

ITS offers a standard personal computer, known as the HuskyPC, to faculty and staff. HuskyPCs are available in Windows and Macintosh platforms.

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Secure Remote Desktop Access

Using technology built into Windows computers by Microsoft, any faculty, staff, or student can access their University-owned computers remotely through SRDA without using the VPN. The SRDA setup is limited to Windows computers, but can be accessed from different operating systems, such as Mac OSX or Android.