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CougarApps is a web-based system created by Mark Lininager, offering access to campus software apps using Citrix XENNAPP receiver. Learn how to set up CougarApps on various devices, utilize its benefits, and explore real-world examples. Enhance productivity and convenience for CSUSM students and faculty.
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Cougar Apps Litvin Alesia, Luterick Brandon, Petrosyan Emil, Terrazas Gustavo, Veselich Liz
Overview • What is it • Why we chose it • Set up • How to use It • Benefits / Drawbacks • Real world examples
What is it • Web-based system • Created by Mark Lininager • Gives access to set of campus software apps • Uses Citrix XENNAPP receiver • Access school apps • Windows desktop • Store info on server • Move from desktop to laptop to smart phone
New technology offered to CSUSM students and faculty Who will benefit and why? Why We Chose CougarApps?
Setting Up for CougarApps • PC • MAC • iPAD • iPhone • Android Smart Phone
Downloading Citrix Receiver • iPad • Android • iPhone
Benefits • Ability to work from anywhere with Internet access • Ability to work from mobile device • Tablet • Smart Phone • Gives students and faculty access to specialty programs • SPSS • Maple • MatLab • Crystal Ball • MiniTab • Adobe CS5 • Solo 6 • Atlas Ti • Putty
Benefits • Access to documents created at school • Group work • Student orgs. • File management
Draw Backs • Some programs unavailable • Microsoft Office • Issues with Mac • Safari
Real World Application Remote Access Virtual Private Network (VPN) • Allows employees to access company's intranet resources (just like workstation) • Requires Network Access Server (NAS) and client software • NAS requires credentials to access company intranet • Client software connects to NAS through Internet
Wealth Management Advisor, regularly works remotely using a VPN • Internet is primary mode of entrance • Enhanced security • Access to all office programs, limited only by personal internet connection (i.e. video conferencing) • Increases productivity, personal benefits
Chief Technology Officer, Travels for work and relies on VPN • Internet is secondary to Client Software • Use a software similar to Dropbox • Some projects require increased security
Conclusion • What is it • Why we chose it • Set up • How to use it • Benefits / Drawbacks • Real world examples
References • http://www.csusm.edu/iits/support/cougarapps/faq.html • http://computer.howstuffworks.com/vpn3.htm • Interviews • Brian Banko (SDSU Student) • Tom Soderstrom (CTO at Jet Propulsion Laboratory) • Mike Veselich (Wealth Management Advisor, ML) • Steven Raudry (Student at Help desk)