VPN service changes

July 5, 2011

Marmian Grimes

On June 28 OIT began transitioning to a new VPN service called Cisco AnyConnect. This new software takes advantage of the latest technology, making installation much quicker while providing more access options than ever before. On July 28, Cisco AnyConnect will become the official OIT-provided VPN service and the old Cisco VPN service will be discontinued.

What does this transition mean? This means that you will be able to use the old Cisco VPN service during the one-month transition period. This allows you to have time to explore the new service and learn how it functions. Installing the new software will not uninstall the older version.

Why the switch? Cisco AnyConnect brings many new features requested by our customers. The main feature is the new login. Cisco AnyConnect uses your UA username and password for VPN, no longer requiring the specialized “@ua” usernames. You can also access VPN using Cisco AnyConnect from your iOS-based (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) mobile device!* Download the Cisco AnyConnect App from the App Store to get started. Support for other mobile devices is not yet available.

How do you get started? Full details, including installation and configuration instructions, are available on the AnyConnect Service page on the OIT website.

Do you need assistance? If you encounter any problems with this transition or have any questions email the OIT Support Center or call 450-8300 for assistance.