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- For Employees - The University Of Vermont Health Network
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Connect to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client first (installation instructions). After connecting to the VPN, Mac users can use the directions above. After connecting to the VPN, Windows users should use the directions for “FROM A WINDOWS MACHINE THAT IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE CAMPUS DOMAIN”. Cisco Anyconnect VPN Client UVM's Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that allows remote users with UVM credentials to access resources that are normally restricted to users coming from campus addresses. These services include but are not limited to network file shares, library resources, and licensed software.
Recommended Software
Electronic tools are the first choice for building and exchanging information. These tools must allow easy, reliable access to data, documents, and communication.
Below is a list of computer applications that Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) recommends. Most of these applications are available for use in the computing facilities in Waterman Building and in Howe Library, along with other advanced applications.
All the recommended applications will run on new computers available for purchase from UVM. Visit the UVM Techstore in the Bookstore for prices and specifications.
Index
- Network Connectivity Software (File transfer, Shell access, Virtual Private Network)
Essential Software
These applications comprise the recommended productivity applications for Windows and macOS computers. They include business applications, communications and internet tools, and virus protection.
| Microsoft Windows | macOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Office Suite | Microsoft Office | Microsoft Office |
| Word Processing | Microsoft Word[1] | Microsoft Word[1] |
| Spreadsheets | Microsoft Excel[1] | Microsoft Excel[1] |
| Presentations | Microsoft PowerPoint[1] | Microsoft PowerPoint[1] |
| Database | Microsoft Access[1] | FileMaker Pro |
| World Wide Web | Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox | Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox |
| Microsoft Outlook[1] UVM Outlook on the Web (OWA) | Microsoft Outlook[1], Apple Mail UVM Outlook on the Web (OWA) | |
| Antivirus | Windows Defender, built into Windows 8 and above. See Microsoft Windows 10 Security. | |
[1] Included in Office | ||
Where to get 'The Essentials'
The University of Vermont has licensed many software package and provides them at a reduced price or free to UVM affiliates. Below, we've listed sources for commonly used software. A complete list of UVM software licenses is available at http://www.uvm.edu/ets/licensing.
| For Departments | For Students | For Staff & Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office |
| Microsoft Office is available to students, and to full-time staff and faculty for personal use, for free at go.uvm.edu/getoffice. (Download only.) | |
| FileMaker Pro & Database | FileMaker Pro is available for departments at discounted academic pricing from FileMaker's Volume Licensing program. Discounts start at 1 unit. Contact a Volume Licensing representative, or 800-725-2747 Mon - Fri, 5am - 5pm PT. | FileMaker Pro for personal use is available at reduced academic prices from the Apple Store. | |
| Antivirus | UVM does not currently provide antivirus software. | ||
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Network Connectivity Software
| Function | License | Distribution Site/Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal | SSH for Mac | Included in macOS | Applications/Utilities folder |
| Fetch or Fugu | SFTP for Mac | Free for educational use | UVM Software Archive or Software Center on managed computers |
| PuTTY | SSH for Windows | Free for educational use | |
| WinSCP | SFTP for Windows | Free for educational use | |
| Cisco AnyConnect for macOS & Windows | VPN Client | University licensed | UVM Software Archive, Software Center on managed computers, orsslvpn.uvm.edu |
Advanced and Specialized Applications
Today's computers are capable of running applications that perform complex manipulations of images, facilitate statistical analysis, and more. The following recommended applications are complex, and may require specific skills or additional learning. Not all of the programs listed are licensed by UVM; a software license may be required by the software manufacturer
| Windows | macOS | License Status | |
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| Calendaring | Exchange Calendar Outlook (included in MS Office) / Outlook on the Web (OWA) | Licensed for Faculty, Staff, & Students | |
| Statistics & Mathematics |
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| See The ETS Licensed Software Page for details. |
| Image Editing |
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| Illustration | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Illustrator | Not licensed |
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| Bibliography and Manuscript | EndNote | EndNote | Licensed |
| Music & Internet Radio Listening | Apple iTunes | Apple iTunes or Music app | Included in macOS |
| Surveys | LimeSurvey | LimeSurvey | Licensed |
How To
- Click on Connect from off campus near the top of any Dana Library web page. This link will not be visible when you are on campus.
- Use your UVM NetID account to log in. When you have logged in successfully, you will see the Dana Library page without the Connect from Off Campus link near the top of the page (video).
- You can now click on Dana website links to access databases, journals, and ebooks.
Other Options
UVM Cisco AnyConnect VPN: Makes your computer appear to be on campus when accessing journals, databases and ebooks. Client software must be installed once and run each time. Learn more about VPN at UVM or VPN Access for Students.
UVM COMIS Remote Desktop: Links to databases and online journals from a browser in the UVM College of Medicine Remote Desktop will work like they do from an on-campus computer.
COMET: Links in the UVM College of Medicine COMET system to journal articles, databases, and online journals integrated into COMET courses will allow access from off campus. Links to databases and journals are also available through the Dana Medical Library module.
PRISM: Some databases, like UpToDate, are integrated into UVM Medical Center PRISM system. Others can be accessed through a Dana Medical Library link in the pull-down menu.
UVM Medical Center Gateway: Links to databases and online journals from an Internet Explorer browser in the Gateway will work like they do from an on-campus computer.
Common Questions
What is my UVM NetID or password?
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Consult this NetID guide to find your NetID, set your password, and reset a forgotten password.What are my COMET or COMIS credentials?
Contact the COMIS help desk at (802) 656-7300 to reset a password, or get answers to other COMET or COMIS network questions.I'm in COMET. Where is the Dana Medical Library module?
If the UVM - Dana Medical Library module does not appear on your COMET home page you can click on Add Module on the upper left. Enter 'Dana' in the search box on the left and click Go. Click the Add button under the UVM - Dana Medical Library entry. Return to your COMET home page to see that the module has been added.For Employees - The University Of Vermont Health Network
How do I get access to the UVMM Medical Center Gateway and/or PRISM?
Check with the UVM Medical Center IS help desk at (802) 847-1414.Cisco Jabber Create Group
I'm at a UVM Medical Center computer. Am I on campus?
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Computers at UVM Medical Center sites are considered to be on campus.