Intranet

Accessing The College at Braintree Moodle

To use Moodle outside college, connect to the Internet and type vle.braintree.ac.uk

Your Login for Moodle is the same as your Windows login.

If you fail to login, try again, typing carefully to avoid mistakes. Think: have you changed your password recently? Type the password, don't let the computer fill it in for you.

If you are still unable to access Moodle contact LLISTeam@braintree.ac.uk or call 01376 321711 x 2119

Accessing The College at Braintree Windows Network

This is done through 'Remote Desktop Connection', which you should already have on your PC under 'Accessories'. For instructions on how to connect see below (Connecting to The College at Braintree via Secure Remote Desktop) and go to section 3.

If you think you don't have Remote Desktop Connection, or it doesn't work, you can install the latest version free from the Microsoft web site. For how to do it see below.

If you are still having difficulties, contact its@braintree.ac.uk

Connecting to The College at Braintree via Secure Remote Desktop

1.0 Introduction

Braintree College has adopted a new security policy for the remote desktop connection by introducing a 128bit encryption secure socket layer (SSL). Moreover, it has put in place other security measures to make sure that when a connection to the college is made it is as secure as possible for both parties.

2.0 Prerequisites

Minimum Specifications

Windows XP (Service Pack 3) and Remote Desktop 6.0

If you are running Windows Vista or plan to run Windows 7 please go to Chapter 3.0

However if you are running Windows XP you will require Windows Service Pack 3 and Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 (RDC 6.0) to connect to TSX1.braintree.ac.uk (TSX1). The files and instructions for installation can be found via the links below.

2.1 Installing Windows Service Pack 3

To find out what service pack you are currently running go to: Start >> right click My Computer >> select Properties . On the General tab you will see the System properties and what service pack you are running. (See Fig 1).

Fig 1

If it does not say Service Pack 3 you will need to download it from here

2.2 Installing Remote Desktop Connection ( RDC 6.0) for Windows XP

To find out what version of RDC you are running go to: Start >> All Programs >> Accessories and click on the Remote Desktop Connection icon. When opened right click on the computer icon in the top left hand corner of the program and click ‘About’ (Fig 2).

Fig 2

The version of RDC will be displayed in the pop up box that appears (Fig 3). If it does not display Shell version 6.0.6001 you will need to download it from here

Fig 3

Once you have updated your computer you can move on to section 3.0

3.0 Connecting through RDC 6.0

Using Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 (RDC 6.0) takes 2 simple steps to log on to the Braintree college Terminal server.

3.1 Double click the RDC 6.0 connection Icon usually found, in Windows XP, under Start -> Accessories

3.2 Type tsx1.braintree.ac.uk into the dropdown box labelled Computer. (Fig 4)

Fig 4

3.3 Type in your username prefixed by DNT1\ in the box labelled User name: e.g. DNT1\my name and your password in the box labelled Password: If you would like to save your login details for future connections check the box labelled save my password. (Fig 5)

Fig 5

3.4 Click the button OK. You will be automatically logged on the Braintree VPN Server.