What is SURA?

SURA is a simple utility for establishing a secure connection to Syracuse University computing resources.  Using SURA will allow you to:

• Access University network drives (H and G drives) *
  
• Easily establish a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection from nearly anywhere on the internet to Syracuse University’s computing network
  
• Find and connect to network printers *
  
• Access your e-mail through a web-based interface
  
• Connect to your dedicated office PC through a Remote Desktop connection *

Full documentation on SURA is available here.

The SURA utility can be downloaded here.  

Who can use it?

Anyone with an active Syracuse University NetID account and a Windows XP or Vista computer may use SURA.  Please note that Microsoft’s .NET 2.0 framework must be present on your remote Windows XP computer for SURA operate correctly.

Why should I use it?

It gives you secure access to the data you need when and where you need it.

 * Your access to certain SURA functions may vary based on to your role at Syracuse University and your individual access privileges granted to you by your home department.