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==VPN (Remote Access to Banner)==
MCLA’s VPN (virtual private network) is software that “tunnels” your computer’s network traffic securely over the Internet, connecting you directly to the campus. This enables administrative users to access certain resources that are normally only available while connected on campus. One common resource that users need VPN access for while off-campus is Banner (Admin). To learn more about how to configure the required VPN client on your MCLA laptop, [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(Windows)|please refer to these instructions ]] ==Virtual Meetings== MCLA recommends uses Microsoft Teams to hold virtual meetings. Its the platform of choice for collaboration as it intergretes multiple Microsoft tools such as OneDrive, Telephony and Calendar integration. For an overview on how to schedule Microsoft Teams meetings, please [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(Windows)|Read https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/schedule-a-meeting-in-microsoft-teams-943507a9-8583-4c58-b5d2-8ec8265e04e5 see morehere]]
==Access to Telephone==
MCLA uses Microsoft Teams as its phone system which offers the flexibility of answering your office extension and making calls through your laptop or cell phone from anywhere - no need to setup forwarding anymore. This is ideal when working remotely. For an overview of how Microsoft Teams telephony works, please refer to this site: [[Microsoft Teams Telephony]]
By default, MCLA’s voicemail system will send your voicemail to email and can also be reviewed in Microsoft Teams. [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/manage-your-call-settings-in-microsoft-teams-456cb611-3477-496f-b31a-6ab752a7595f#Voicemailsettings Read more here]] about changing voicemail settings.
If you need to submit your time through the State’s HRCMS, you can visit https://mass.gov/masshr or locate the link in the Portal
As part of the MCLA community, you have the ability to store 1000GB of files in Microsoft’s cloud storage product, OneDrive. Any file in OneDrive can be shared with your team, just you, or the world. [[O365_-_OneDrive_in_Office_365|Read more]]
When working remotely, finding time to meet or schedule groups of people becomes even more complex. Let the FindTime polling tool help you organize your group's next meeting. [[FindTime|read more]]
You are not alone when you work remotely, MCLA’s HelpDesk is available to provide support during business hours and our on call staff will respond to emergency outages 7 days a week. Write helpdesk@mcla.edu, call (413) 662-5276 or click “Get Help” on the Portal page to contact us.