What is Windows Network Access? And how do I get it?
		A set of Microsoft Windows based servers for use by faculty/staff offering file services (both individual and shared file folders are available); Exchange Services: mail (@uamail.albany.edu), calendaring, and contacts using the Global Address List (GAL).
		First: get a Windows Network Access Login
		First activate your Windows Network Access login. Your id is your netid. Fill out the form and send it to your CSS contact. When activated, an individual folder for your exclusive use is set up. The name of the folder is the same as your netid.
		Set or Reset Your Windows Network Access Password Online
		Set or reset your password online.
		Request Creation of a New Shared Folder
		Fill out the appropriate form to create a new shared folder. These requests must be signed by the folder owner or sent to your CSS Contact for signature.Use the contact lookup to find yours.
		Request Access to Existing Shared Folders.
		Fill out the appropriate form to add access for individual(s) to existing shared folders. These requests must be signed by the folder owner or sent to your CSS Contact for signature. Use the contact lookup to find yours.
		Request Windows Network Access for Student Employee(s)
		Fill out the appropriate form to give a student employee a Windows Network Access Account and access to windows folders.
		Getting Windows Network Access from Home: Set Up a VPN Client
		Using Virtual Private Network software (VPN), you can connect to your Windows Network Access folders and to your Exchange/Outlook services from home.
		Exchange/Outlook Services
		After you Windows Network Access, you can request use of the Exchange/Outlook Services including uamail, calendaring, and the Global Address List (GAL.)

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