NB. When you use a virtual machine, you should always save your work in the cloud or to an external hard disk, because the pricing is partly based on the used disk space. Also, if you save your work to the virtual machine, you might lose it when you close the virtual desktop because every […]
» Read moreOamk’s Windows Virtual Desktop – how to start using the remote desktop from your own computer
– October 23, 2020
(suomi) Millaisen nettiyhteyden tarvitset verkkokokouksessa?
– September 14, 2020
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» Read moreVPN info for travellers and users of wireless networks
– April 30, 2020
In computer networks, the data is divided in smaller packets so the information can be transported. From these packets, it is possible to indicate where the packet is coming from and where it is going to. Information is very often available in plain language, and anyone along the transfer will be able to see the data as it […]
» Read moreVPN for students
– April 16, 2020
VPN connection (Virtual Private Network) is a solution to reach a private network and its resources over public networks securely. In other words, as a student of Oamk you can reach your home directory at school also from your home, instead of e.g. having to move around your files with USB memory sticks. While using […]
» Read moreVPN Connection (staff’s guide)
– April 16, 2020
VPN connection VPN connection (Virtual Private Network) is a solution that enables the workers to reach the organizations network securely from the unsecure public network. This enables e.g. remote work from home or traveling. The VPN uses “virtual” connections that are routed through the Internet from the oraganization’s private network to the employee: Both parts […]
» Read moreThe wireless networks available to university students and staff at Oamk
– July 20, 2018
On the Oamk campuses, you can typically find these three wireless networks: KK (=Oamk’s own network), Eduroam and panOULU. Always use KK when possible. That is the easiest option: You don’t need a VPN connection when you are already inside the Oamk’s own network. When you need to use Oamk’s web-based services, we recommend you should […]
» Read moreVPN connection using Global Protect (Palo Alto)
– November 16, 2015
If you are using any Apple products, Android devices or a Windows desktop, laptop or Microsoft Surface Pro, you should use Palo Alto’s Global Protect to create a VPN connection to OUAS network. Global Protect uses IPsec or SSL for protection, depending on the situation. Desktops and laptops (both Windows and Mac) Mac desktop/laptop: use […]
» Read more(suomi) Vältä dataroamingin käyttöä välttääksesi isot puhelinlaskut
– October 29, 2015
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» Read moreHola service (and similar) must not be used through OUAS IT systems or VPN servers
– June 4, 2015
Use of Hola free VPN service is prohibited in OUAS IT systems. There is serious risks when using Hola. Using Hola you disseminate other unknown Hola users telecommunication like a VPN proxy and lately there has been lots of discussion about deficiencies in data security of Hola network. Using Hola and other similar free-VPN services […]
» Read more(suomi) TIETOTURVAVINKKEJÄ JA MUISTUTUKSET KESÄKSI
– June 3, 2014
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