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VPN technology is used to establish a (virtual) connection to TU Dresden's (private) data network via the internet for authorized external users (e.g. internet access via DSL). After appropriate authentication, the services of TU Dresden can be used. VPN connections can also be established to special institute networks. OpenVPN software can be used to access the campus network. Cisco AnyConnect must be used to connect to special networks. 20 entries, newest to oldest
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 16:00:22

Update Wi-Fi infrastructure  

Between September 17 and 25, 2025, the Wi-Fi infrastructure at TU Dresden will be migrated to new controllers. The migration will take place building by building between 18:00 and 05:00. During the … Monday, 01 September 2025 15:00:26

[solved] Malfunction: Cisco AnyConnect VPN connection for licensed software

Resolved after 1169h 48m
Friday, 29 August 2025 13:14:57

VPN access via Cisco AnyConnect disrupted

Resolved after 75h 31m
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 11:00:11

Certificate renewal on the database servers for network authorization, 18 June 2025, 1:00–2:00 p.m.  

On 18 June 2025, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the certificates on the database servers for network authorization will be renewed. This will change the certificate chain to that of our new provider. Due to the … Wednesday, 11 June 2025 11:00:46

Maintenance: Redundancy test of the database servers for network authorization , 11 June 2025, 1:00–2:00 p.m.  

On 11 June 2025, the ZIH will carry out a redundancy test of the database for network authorization between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. The probability that the test will lead to failures is low. Tuesday, 03 June 2025 16:00:49

eduVPN: Installation of Security-Updates, 3 June 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m.  

On Tuesday, 03.06.2025, a software update of the eduVPN servers will take place between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Due to the redundancy, there should be no significant disruptions – subject to … Wednesday, 28 May 2025 13:28:24

General VPN access from 30 May 2025 only via eduVPN  

From 30 May 2025, general VPN access at TU Dresden will only be possible via the eduVPN software (VPN resource ‘TUD-VPN’). The previous OpenVPN service will be completely discontinued. … Monday, 19 May 2025 07:03:34

Restrictions on network drives VERWALTUNG, REKTORAT, Massivbau, DyPortfrom 19-MAY-2025, 08:00 a.m.

Resolved after 5h 31m
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 05:30:07

Software-Update am VPN Gateway (vpn2, adminvpn - AnyConnect) 14.05.25 7:30 - 8:30 Uhr  

Am Mittwoch, dem 14.05.2025, erfolgt im Zeitraum 07:30 - 08:30 Uhr ein Software-Update am VPN Gateway vpn2.zih.tu-dresden.de (auch adminvpn.zih.tu-dresden.de). Aufgrund der redundanten Konfiguration … Tuesday, 29 April 2025 12:14:58

Restrictions Group Drives Shibboleth (SSO), Cisco Secure Client / Any Connect, eduVPN, Dyport, Softphone

Resolved after 3h 45m
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