To access University enterprise applications without the need to install anything or ensure compatibility, PSU employees can use Employee Virtual Desktop, a special mode of Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services (RDS), on computers running Windows or macOS.
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Supported applications
The service currently supports the following applications:
- Administrative Banner
- CampusNexus CRM
- DataMASTER (Cognos Report and Query Studio)
- OnBase Web Client
With Employee Virtual Desktop, you can also use the Enterprise Desktop option, which is similar to using Remote Desktop with your work computer. This option allows you to access applications like Microsoft Office, or use the web browser to connect to other enterprise applications.
Using Employee Virtual Desktop
To use the service from off campus, you must first connect to PSU's Virtual Private Network (VPN). Consult the following guides to get RemoteApp running on your computer:
Further resources
Employee Virtual Desktop adheres to the guidelines in the Desktop Configuration for Enterprise Applications Standard, found on the OIT Standards page. It provides a stable platform that is compatible with PSU enterprise applications, even if your computer is not compatible.