REMOTE ACCESS
PRODUCTIVITY RESOURCES
- LinkedIn Courses: Get tips on how to stay productive while working remotely.
- Set Up for Remote: Here’s helpful tips on how to get set up in your home for remote work.
- Tips for Successful Remote Work: Forbes shared nine tips for being productive while working at home.
- Staying Safe While Working at Home: What you should know about security risks targeting the uncertainty of the coronavirus.
- PDiLEARN Course: Transitioning to a Remote Workforce
WHAT PDI SYSTEMS/TOOLS CAN I ACCESS REMOTELY?
• You can access the PDI network drives (like 02. AWARDED), files, websites (PM and Super Websites) and applications remotely through VPN.
• You can also access many sites and applications through Okta. Okta will automatically log you in to the sites using your username and password and you won’t need to utilize VPN as shown below.
HOW DO I USE THE VPN?
• To download and connect to the Power Design Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your PDI-issued laptop, please follow these instructions.
• Trying to connect to the VPN on your PDI-issued iPad? Click here for instructions!
HOW CAN I ACCESS MY FILES REMOTELY?
• You can access files remotely using Egnyte! To access Egnyte files with the Egnyte Connect app, please follow these instructions.
• Need to access Egnyte files on your PDI-issued iPad? Click here for instructions!
• You can also use the S Drive, when connected to the VPN. Click here for instructions on how to map the S Drive on your Windows 10 laptop!
HOW DO I RECEIVE CALLS WHEN WORKING REMOTE?
• Install Jabber on your mobile device! Get instructions for iOS devices and Android devices.
• You can forward your calls via Jabber! To learn how, please follow these instructions.
HOW DO I HOST VIRTUAL MEETINGS?
• Microsoft Teams is our official platform for virtual corporate meetings. You can use it to easily hold virtual meetings, chat with co-workers, and collaborate with your teams. It can also be used with external customers and vendors. To learn more on how to download and use Microsoft Teams, click here.
NEED A HOTSPOT? USE YOUR IPAD!
• Did you know you can use your PDI-issued iPad as a hotspot for your laptop? To learn how, please follow these instructions.
