ACNS is introducing a new virtual private network (VPN) service. To use the
new service, you must visit https://vpn.msu.edu to install a Java applet and
connect. The MSU SSL VPN provides secure access across the Internet to the
MSU campus network from remote locations. This service is provided for MSU
faculty and staff.
This new service creates a secure "tunnel" between each user's computer and
the MSU campus network. Until the VPN session ends, all Internet traffic
from a user's computer will be routed through the MSU SSL VPN, regardless of
destination.
Please note that traffic between the Computer Center and other sites on
campus will not be encrypted by the MSU SSL VPN; system administrators
should ensure that other means of encryption, such as HTTP SSL, are employed
as needed.
Also note that users must be logged into their computers with Administrator
privileges the first time they install the applet.
The previous Cisco-based VPN service that ACNS operates will be removed from
service on Monday, June 4, 2007. ACNS will send e-mail notification to those
who have used the Cisco service since January 1, 2007.
For more information and details on how to use the new MSU SSL VPN service,
please see: http://techbase.msu.edu/viewpathfinder.asp?id=8068
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