Overview
BeyondTrust Secure Remote Support (SRS) is the remote IT support solution included in the Enterprise Device Management (EDM) program. BeyondTrust SRS gives department IT admins the ability to securely connect to and control customer computers, servers, or mobile devices for the purposes of providing support and guidance.
BeyondTrust SRS utilizes BeyondTrust Remote Support and works across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chrome OS.
Detail
How to Request Access
BeyondTrust SRS is exclusively available for customers of the EDM program, which packages BeyondTrust SRS with additional enterprise tools and services that enable departmental management of applications and updates on devices managed by Pitt IT.
Departments must be enrolled in the EDM program to access BeyondTrust SRS.
Current EDM customers
If your department is currently enrolled in the EDM program and would like to access BeyondTrust SRS, please complete this form. A Pitt IT representative will then contact you with directions for accessing the service.
Non-EDM customers
Non-EDM customers may request access to BeyondTrust SRS, however, these customers will be required to first enroll in the EDM program. Complete this form to request access to BeyondTrust SRS and to begin the process of enrolling your department in EDM. A Pitt IT representative will then contact you to lead your department through the onboarding process.
Pitt IT offers EDM to University departments at no cost. Learn more about EDM or view the program's Terms and Conditions.
Benefits and Features
Connect via URL or pre-installed Jump Client
An admin can connect to a customer's device with several methods. One such method is an Ad Hoc session, where the admin provides the customer with a URL and session key to initiate the connection. Admins can login with this method for elevated sessions, which allows them to view User Access Control (UAC) prompts.
Admins also have the option to connect to a customer's device via a pre-installed Jump Client. With this choice, admins can initiate connections from a current list of their computers and connect to in-progress elevated sessions.
Web Rep console
Admins can securely connect to devices from any web browser on any computer connected to the internet. Devices do not need to be connected to a Pitt network.
Secure file transfer
Users can quickly and securely copy files to and from customer machines.
Command prompt with elevation
Admins can quickly access a command prompt with UAC elevation (Via the future Jump Client or currently supported Ad Hoc session).
Access computers anywhere
Computers do not need to be connected to Pitt’s network to initiate a remote session. Admins can securely connect to customer devices from any web browser on any computer connected to the internet.
Session auditing
All remote sessions are recorded and can be viewed by the Department’s IT Manager for auditing and security purposes.
Locate connected devices
Once the Jump Client becomes available and is installed on customer machines, department IT admins will be able to see a list of available clients in their department. Admins can simply click on machine names to initiate remote session.
Additional connection methods available
Department IT admins can connect to customer devices using multiple methods:
- VNC
- Shell Jump (SSH)
- Intel VPro