Remote Work Resources

In order to remotely access MUSC-owned platforms (ie. any service that requires a login with your NetID), you have two options:

1. Connect using the VPN

2. Connect using a Unity-based remote connection

A VPN is a virtual private network. Connecting via MUSC's VPN ensures that your computer is secure. Using the VPN allows you to work directly on your computer.

A remote connection, on the other hand, allows you to access any MUSC-owned platform on a virtual machine. A virtual machine is a software that emulates a physical computer. When using a virtual machine, you cannot save files locally, but you also do not have to contend with installing or maintaining additional software.

Setting up a VPN can be finicky due to VPN version-OS version compatibility issues, and the requirement that your NetID must be registered for VPN use. For short term, infrequent, or light touch work, a remote connection through Unity may be better.