Establish off-site access to PC

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Establish off-site access to PC #15

Closed sr320 closed 7 years ago

sr320 commented 7 years ago

For PC with Skyline, Make sure we have robust means to access. TeamViewer is an option.. But maybe also RealVNC

Huskynet would likely need to be used for off-campus

kubu4 commented 7 years ago

@laurahspencer - indicates TeamViewer doesn't start, despite being installed.

kubu4 commented 7 years ago

@laurahspencer - TeamViewer is now installed on Woodpecker and is set up to allow unattended remote access.

However, that's all I know. I'd recommend bringing your laptop up to the lab, sitting next to Woodpecker, and attempt to connect through TeamViewer so you can see what's happening.

laurahspencer commented 7 years ago

Just tested on my Mac while sitting next to Woodpecker. Works great, thanks! FYI to all: for Team Viewer to work, it needs to be perpetually on. Every time Team Viewer restarts it resets the Partner ID & PW; We should consider posting the current ID & PW somewhere accessible remotely - perhaps on the Roberts Lab Computers doc. Any opposition?

kubu4 commented 7 years ago

Don't close/restart TeamViewer on Woodpecker.
If computer needs to be restarted (e.g. for updates, problems, etc.), notify lab of restart. People will then have to obtain new TeamViewer by physically sitting at Woodpecker.
Can you add "known computers" to Woodpecker TeamViewer to avoid need for ID/password stuff?

kubu4 commented 7 years ago

To clarify on the second point above (about sitting physically at the computer), we don't want to post the ID/password anywhere that's publicly accessible (like a Google Sheet). If it is to be shared electronically, it should be via email.

sr320 commented 7 years ago

I am calling this resolved. Of course feel free to open new issue