Work From Anywhere
Follow the steps below to be Work from Anywhere ready.
Steps 1 and 2: Check internet speed and test camera, microphone, and speakers
If you are not sure about your internet speed, camera and microphone setup on your home computer, please follow the steps described in this video. You should test your equipment at home. A good connection will be at least 10 mb download and 5 mb upload. Contact your internet provider if you are not able to consistently meet these speeds.
Step 3: Request VPN access
Request VPN access
The virtual private network enables UKY users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the campus network
Step 4: Get familiarized with Zoom meetings
Get familiarized with Zoom meetings
On the Zoom page, you will find useful information about using Zoom for your meetings or classes. This is a web conferencing tool that allows you to meet live or stream a lecture in real-time.
Step 5: VPN Installation and Setup
VPN Installation and Setup
After your request for VPN access from Step 3 above has been approved, you may follow the steps described here to install and connect to the campus network
Step 6: Remotely Connect to Work Desktop Computer
Remotely Connect to Work Desktop Computer
Once VPN access is installed, you can use Remote Desktop to remote in to your work desktop computer and access everything as if you were at your desk at work.
Important Tip: Storage
When working from home, you will need access to files that are stored at work. If you have been saving your documents only on your local computer, please consider using one or more of the following options: Z drive, OneDrive or Google Drive
Step 7: How to access your files on the University network drives (Z drive)
How to access your files on the University network drives (Z drive)
In this section we will go over the process of connecting to the network Z: drive.
Step 8: How to store your files on OneDrive or Google Drive
How to store your files on OneDrive or Google Drive
These options will provide you with information on how access and store your files in the Cloud.
Step 9: Phone Calls via Skype for Business
Phone Calls via Skype for Business
How to make phone calls via Skype for Business which appear to be from your office phone number. This will allow you to make work calls without divulging your cell phone or home phone numbers.
Additional Info
FAQs
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