Linux at work

[Accessless]

Hi. I'm trying to log on to my work place network using one of their wired Windows (7) computers running Ubuntu from a portable drive. To start off with I'm not overly network savvy. The main problem that I'm encountering is identifying what type of network it is (as I said not overly savvy) and what security system is in use. So I'm having a hard time telling Linux what settings to use.

Also to make things clear, I have a logon username and password for the computers, so I'm not trying to bootlegging here.


So from a windows environment what's the best way for me to look up what network I'm using (I think it's VPN)?

[Rustys]

You will need to check with the IT department.

Some networks require a domain.

Some require certain security protocols.

Some are set only to allow certain IP address.

[Accessless]

You will need to check with the IT department.

Some networks require a domain.

Some require certain security protocols.

Some are set only to allow certain IP address.

I forgot to say there is a domain name to sign on with (I know the domain name though). IP shouldn't be a problem as I'm working from an existing workstation (just with a temporary OS). So it's just security protocols to be selected.

I may well already have all the information I need but not setting up correctly. Is there anything special that I need to do to Linux to sign on to a windows VPN? (Assuming I'm right about it being a VPN)

IT department is asleep [02:49]

My god that is some quality engrish in my first post.

[Rustys]

Out side of talking to IT department to have them help you preform this there is nothing else we can do to assist you.