Difference between revisions of "Remote Access"
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| − | Many businesses have taken advantage of the accessibility of remote access to hire employees | + | Many businesses have taken advantage of the accessibility of remote access software to hire employees that do not live near the office of employment. This has allowed workers to access company servers and data across distances and time zones, allowing for a much broader and diverse workforce of employees. Similarly, remote administration has also been implemented by many businesses as a means of solving IT issues that arise. While previous models required on-site technical support, remote access applications have allowed support staff to access user devices from an external site. This, in turn, has streamlined the troubleshooting process as it allows for technical support workers to implement shutdown functions, access peripheral networks, and view and modify files and data stored on the user computer. |
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==== Accessibility ==== | ==== Accessibility ==== | ||
| − | One notable development in the accessibility of remote working is the potential for physically handicapped workers to work from home. It is estimated that only 40% of adults aged 25 to 54 in the United States with disabilities have a job. This is mainly due to the barriers posed to people with disabilities in the conventional working environment. | + | One notable development in the accessibility of remote working is the potential for physically handicapped workers to work from home. It is estimated that only 40% of adults aged 25 to 54 in the United States with disabilities have a job. This is mainly due to the barriers posed to people with disabilities in the conventional working environment. The use of remote access software has allowed for handicapped workers that are unable to physically enter a workplace environment to work from home instead. |
=== Education === | === Education === | ||
| − | Remote access schooling has become commonplace since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of September 2020, students have used remote access software as a means of accessing school computers in order to access homework and educational material provided by the school district. Through remote access, programs that would otherwise require purchasing more licenses, such as | + | Remote access schooling has become commonplace since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of September 2020, students have used remote access software as a means of accessing school computers in order to access homework and educational material provided by the school district. Through remote access, programs that would otherwise require purchasing more licenses, such as video editing, animation, 3D designing, and other resources, are available to educators and students. |
| − | Education has also been facilitated through remote by introducing one on one communication between students and teachers. Remote access software has been used by educators to remote into student devices | + | Education has also been facilitated through remote access learning by introducing one on one communication between students and teachers. Remote access software has been used by educators to remote into student devices in order to perform demonstrations for concepts directly onto the students' screen. |
== Ethical Ramifications == | == Ethical Ramifications == | ||
Revision as of 22:17, 11 March 2021
Remote access, also known as remote desktop, is the ability to access a computer or device from any remote location. Using remote access software installed on a computer, it is possible to gain full control of a secondary device, including running applications and accessing files. Remote access is typically used to allow employees to access company data or servers from different locations, but may also be used as a form of remote administration.
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Requirements
Remote access software has become exponentially implemented since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as a means of employees completing work while maintaining CDC social distancing guidelines. While individual applications function differently across devices, certain procedures must be followed that are uniform among all remote access platforms.
Remote Access Application
To access any device remotely the correct software must first be downloaded and installed on all of the devices involved in the remote access program. Remote desktop products are typically available in three models: hosted service, software, and appliance.
Internet connection
A stable internet connection is needed in order to effectively use remote access features. Once the proper applications are installed, the software on the device can be opened and used to remote into the device of a user’s choice. The remote connection should be instant and continuous as long as neither computer is turned off or disconnected from the internet.
Implementation
Businesses
Remote Workers
Many businesses have taken advantage of the accessibility of remote access software to hire employees that do not live near the office of employment. This has allowed workers to access company servers and data across distances and time zones, allowing for a much broader and diverse workforce of employees. Similarly, remote administration has also been implemented by many businesses as a means of solving IT issues that arise. While previous models required on-site technical support, remote access applications have allowed support staff to access user devices from an external site. This, in turn, has streamlined the troubleshooting process as it allows for technical support workers to implement shutdown functions, access peripheral networks, and view and modify files and data stored on the user computer.
Accessibility
One notable development in the accessibility of remote working is the potential for physically handicapped workers to work from home. It is estimated that only 40% of adults aged 25 to 54 in the United States with disabilities have a job. This is mainly due to the barriers posed to people with disabilities in the conventional working environment. The use of remote access software has allowed for handicapped workers that are unable to physically enter a workplace environment to work from home instead.
Education
Remote access schooling has become commonplace since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of September 2020, students have used remote access software as a means of accessing school computers in order to access homework and educational material provided by the school district. Through remote access, programs that would otherwise require purchasing more licenses, such as video editing, animation, 3D designing, and other resources, are available to educators and students.
Education has also been facilitated through remote access learning by introducing one on one communication between students and teachers. Remote access software has been used by educators to remote into student devices in order to perform demonstrations for concepts directly onto the students' screen.
