Applications Requiring VPN Access

CSUMB provides university staff and faculty with Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to CSUMB network resources from off-campus.

Refer to the matrix provided below to identify the VPN client and portal address needed for the listed applications.

If you require the Cisco VPN client, submit a VPN Access & Troubleshooting ticket.

Application(s) VPN Client & Portal Address Details Notes
Campus Network, Share Drives, etc.

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.

Chancellor's Office Applications:

  • Academic Planning Database (APDB)
  • Enrollment Reporting System (ERS)
  • Cash Management Operations (CMO)
  • Employee Salary Projection System (ESP)
  • Financial Information Record Management System (FIRMS)
  • Grievance and Arbitration (GRARB)
  • Academic Calendar Database (ACAL)
  • Space and Facilities Planning Database (SFDB)

Client: GlobalProtect Version 5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal address: coappsvpn.calstate.edu

 This application has been added to all employee groups in Okta. You no longer need to request access.
CMS Development Instances (CS and HR)

Client: GlobalProtect VPN v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

Client: Cisco VPN v4.10.0761

Portal Address: 
awsvpn.cmsdc.calstate.edu

On campus: Only Cisco VPN is required.

Off campus: both Cisco and GlobalProtect VPN clients are required.
ODI Studio

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
SQL Developer

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 Restricted to SMEs/developers. VPN required off-campus.
SSH/SFTP/RPD to CSUMB Data Center Servers

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
OBIEE/OAS 

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
OnBase Client

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
Extron

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
Business Reporting (OAS)

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
Student Data Warehouse

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
Oracle Enterprise Manager

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
AppDesigner via Calstate EDU Citrix site

Client: GlobalProtect v5.2.8-23 or greater.

Portal Address: vpn.csumb.edu

 VPN required when off-campus.
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