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Systems Access & Security Clearance

OIT coordinates the security clearance process for individuals who need access to UNLV student and employee data.

For access to the systems below, complete a series of forms and send them to mail stop 1050. The Applications Security Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the process is completed and documented.

New Secure Connection Software

You will need secure software in order to access servers housing SIS, Advantage and HRMS data. The instructions below explain more about the software. Call the IT Help Desk at 895-0777 for help with using or installing the secure connection software.

When you use SIS, Advantage, or HRMS, you connect to servers called Mustang or Bighorn. LAN Workplace Pro is the current connection method for Windows users and QWS3270 is the new secure software. Mac Users have always used TN3270x but now need to install the latest version.

As more and more digital security is needed, we must also ensure our own systems are as secure as possible.

SIS and Advantage-HRMS must use the new connection methods after May 1, so all users are required to install it as soon as possible. The old connection, LAN Workplace Pro, will no longer work after that date.

Changes

You will still be able to use SIS and HRMS-Advantage as normal. Your profile will automatically be set up in the new connection method.

The icons will look different.

You will no longer use LAN Workplace Pro or any of the old SIS, Advantage, or HRMS icons. The installation will include new icons and a new Start menu selection called QWS3270. Please use the new ones. You may delete and/or uninstall the old icons and LAN Workplace pro if you would like.

Windows Users

  1. Start the installation. To open the file, use your Lotus Notes web login information. If prompted to Run or allow the application to start, click on Run or Yes.

    Once you start installation, allow the software to install itself and click OK when it is finished.

  2. After setup successfully completes, click OK.
  3. You will see new icons on your desktop called SIS Secure and Advantage-HRMS Secure. You also have a new selection in your Start menu, under All Programs, called QWS3270.
  4. Disregard or delete the old icons without the word "Secure."
  5. You may also disregard or uninstall the LAN Workplace Pro selection in your Start Menu.

Troubleshooting Note: If the installation fails on your computer, it may be because you do not have "administrative" rights to your computer.  Please call the IT Help Desk at 895- 0777 and a technician will assist you with the installation.

Mac Users

The new secure connection method for MAC is called TN3270x. Follow these to install it:

  1. Download the TN3270x file.
  2. Double click on tn3270_X_3.2.4.dmg
  3. Open the tn3270 X 3.2.4 folder if necessary, and then open the Applications folder on the Macintosh HD.
  4. Drag the tn3270 X icon into the Applications folder if it's not already there.
  5. Double click on tn3270X in the Applications folder.
  6. Click the Special icon.
  7. Change the Security to SSL and then click OK.
  8. For Host Name, type bighorn.nevada.edu, Window Title SIS or mustang.nevada.edu, Window Title Advantage.
  9. Click Open Connection and a welcome screen appears.
  10. Click on the File menu and select Save Settings As
  11. Select a location and change the Save As name to SIS or Advantage and then click Save. Installation is complete.

**If you use SIS and Advantage, repeat steps 5-10, once to set up a new SIS icon, and once to set up a new Advantage icon.

To use the new SIS or Advantage connection, go to the location you selected in step 10 and double click the new icon.

Troubleshooting Note: If the installation fails on your computer, it may be because you do not have "administrative" rights to your computer.  Please call the IT Help Desk at 895- 0777 and a technician will assist you with the installation.

New Secure FTP QFTP

Nevada's System Computing Services requires secure FTP connections to SIS(Bighorn) and Advantage/HRMS (Mustang) as of June 1, 2007. If you use FTP to connect to these services, please install this new secure FTP client to ensure uninterrupted access and use of the applications. NOTE: This installation is only necessary for PCs.

  1. Click this link to run the new installation (click the Run button if prompted).
  2. A dialog box will appear when the installation is complete - click the OK button.
  3. After installation you will have a new application selection in your Start - All Programs menu called QFTP File Transfer. Click the QFTP Version 2.6 item to open the new application.