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Ufo user account and email address for an external user
Temporary Ufo user account A person who has no contract in the University of Oulu (UO) or Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk), but has a justified reason to use IT services for the staff, a temporary user account must be applied by her/his unit. This person could be a part-time teacher, a visiting researcher […]
Changing your profile photo in M365
It is recommended that you use the same photo in the M365 system as you have on your staff ID card or as a student on your student or 24/7 card. In M365 service everyone can change a profile picture. The new image will be visible in all M365 applications in a few days. Note […]
Student user account and email address
User account At the beginning of your studies, you are granted with a personal student account. It’s your key to systems and services of the University of Oulu, or the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) during your studying. By receiving the personal account, you also approve Rules of IT Services Use. These rules are adhered […]
Remote desktop connection to AVD service
The university’s and Oamk’s AVD environment (Azure Virtual Desktop) runs on the Microsoft Azure cloud service. The service consists of virtual servers operated by the university’s and Oamk’s shared ICT Services. The service is primarily intended for use of students, but staff can also access the service. You can use AVD remote desktops without VPN […]
FileSender – sending of large files
FileSender is a service for sending large files in a secure way. The university uses CSC FileSender service. FileSender service CSC Funet FileSender: https://filesender.funet.fi/ available for all university users in Finland max. size of the file 300 GB expiry time of file, default 14 days Shortly: A sender uploads a file to the service and a […]
Spam and phishing messages
Despite effective filtering, scam and phishing messages can end up in the M365 service’s mailbox. Therefore, it is appropriate to learn how to distinguish cheating messages from proper mail. The Junk Email folder is worth checking and emptying on a regular basis. It can end up with proper email, especially if the message comes from […]
Python installation instructions on personal computer
We in ICT Services have noticed increasing interest about Python programming and usage in courses that are provided by Oulu University of Applied Science or University of Oulu. This guide will help you to install Python programming language and Visual Studio Code programming environment on your personal computer without Administrator privileges. The contents of this […]
How to change your account’s password
The password of the university and Oamk students and staff user accounts, as well as temporary UFO user accounts, must be changed at least once a year. You will get a reminder to your e-mail if you have not changed your password during the year. When you are choosing a new password, check out the […]
Creating an OpenVPN profile (OAMK)
This guide is intended for the students and staff of Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Click here for the University of Oulu guide. The use of OpenVPN Connect client for remote connections of Oamk requires the creation of a personal OpenVPN-profile file and importing it to VPN client in the computer. First create the profile […]
FortiClient installation and VPN connection
Install FortiClient on the computer, tablet or phone on which you want to use a secure VPN connection to university or OAMK services outside the campus network. As an alternative to FortiClient, you can use OpenVPN together with the vpn-profile. The contents of this instruction: FortiClient installation and use in different operating systems: Windows Linux […]