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Email at UT Dallas is provided by Microsoft Office 365 and is sometimes called “Exchange Online” email. Office 365 email is protected by Duo & modern authentication.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides secure access to restricted University data and resources using an off-campus computer through a secured Internet connection. In order to utilize VPN services, you must first be enrolled in Duo.
UTD provides hosting for personal webpages for all current students, faculty, and staff at UT Dallas.
UT Dallas Windows computers can be set up to allow for remote access.
Duo is the university two-factor authentication method designed to add a second layer of security to your NetID account. Verifying your identity using a second factor, such as your phone or a security key, prevents anyone but you from logging in, even if they know your password.
CometPrint allows students, faculty, and staff to quickly and easily print to multiple locations on campus. You can print via email, print in a Computer Lab or by adding funds to your account.
eCAT (electronic Campus Access Tool) is a system used by departments for requesting access for users. It includes an approval workflow for all requests.
Creative Cloud is a collection of 20+ desktop and mobile apps and services for photography, design, video, web, UX and more. The University of Texas at Dallas has entered into a license agreement with Adobe for site licensing of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams have hundreds of add-ins and integrations available from third party providers. OIT works closely with the Information Security Office (ISO) to vet requests for third party add-ins and then make them available to use with UT Dallas accounts.
Microsoft Teams is a powerful team-based collaboration tool that provides group chat, channeled conversations, instant messaging, live document collaboration, audio or video calls, and meetings (from one-on-ones to fully-featured audio/video conferences).
UTD-owned computer hardware diagnostics and repair, including warranty services, are provided by your department's desktop support group. Loaner computers are available for currently enrolled students or faculty with a current instructional assignment.
The Password Reset Service enables you to change your password through self-service.
Sympa is a mailing list system that is designed to contact small or large groups of internal or external email addresses. Sympa is the supported system for bulk email, meaning any message is destined for more than 500 recipients. OIT still encourages departments sending mass communications to follow the Office of Communications Mass Email Process.
Request purchase of items, services, books, catering, and promotional items
Outlook is an application used to access email, calendar, and contacts. Email service at UT Dallas is provided by Microsoft Office 365, and is sometimes called “Exchange Online” email. Office 365 email is protected by Duo & modern authentication.
Power BI is a robust business analytics tool that can provide extensive modeling, custom development, and real-time high-level analytics. As a Microsoft product, Power BI can connect to various Microsoft apps and solutions like Excel, Access, Azure, and others.
Computer Rights and Management allows users to request changes to a UTD-issued computer, including admin access for one or more users, re-imaging of a computer, or setup of a newly purchased university computer.
Atlas is the University’s service management (sometimes called IT Service Management or ITSM) platform, which allows multiple university departments to manage service requests, incidents, and inquiries from their customers, with the benefit of enhanced collaboration between university departments. Atlas also provides knowledge management, project management, and change management capabilities to the university.
SSH (Secure Shell Protocol) allows a secure connection to remote servers and provides you with a command-line interface at that server.
Travel arrangements for staff, faculty, or student groups.