Introduction
This guide will help you navigate various tasks and questions for Microsoft365 (EntraID) Connected devices. Click on the title to jump down to the question.
Table of Contents (click on the title to jump down to the question)
- What do I need to do to prepare for this transition?
- How do I get started with this computer?
- I am signed into the computer. What should I do now?
- How do I install software that has not been added to Company Portal? Can I be an administrator on my computer?
- How do I access ISRS or Uniface (on-campus and off-campus)?
- How do I access Web Accounting, BlueZone, or another secure application while I am off campus?
- How do I connect to HuskyNet Secure aka the the campus network?
- How do I map or connect to a network drive?
- How do I remotely connect to a server or computer on campus?
- How do I connect to a network printer?
- How can I access Blackboard?
- How do I add Zoom for Outlook Add-In?
- EMS Scheduling
- SCSU AppsAnywhere (Azure Virtual Desktop)
Question
What do I need to do to prepare for this transition?
Answer
- If you are still using any mapped network drives or shared file folders, please work with a technician to transfer the contents of these folders to either Teams or OneDrive.
- If you do not typically sign into your preferred Web browser, please export a copy of your bookmarks and save them in your OneDrive folder.
- Instructions for exporting bookmarks:
- If you are prompted to enter your email address, use this format: ab1234cd@minnstate.edu (starid@minnstate.edu)
- If you are prompted to enter your user name, use this format: STCLOUDSTATE\ab1234cd
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How do I get started with this computer?
Answer
- If you have a laptop, connect to HuskyNet Secure using stcloudstate\starID or make sure you are connected to a wired connection.
- Sign in to the computer using your StarID@minnstate.edu
- Click on the start menu to open OneDrive, then sign in to the application.
- Click on the start menu to open Outlook, then sign in to the application. When asked for your email address, enter your StarID@minnstate.edu. You do not need to connect to another mailbox or set up your primary email address.
- Click on the Start Menu and open the Company Portal.
- The first time you open Company Portal, choose the category "SCSU"
- Click on Apps. You may choose to change the view to show a full list of the applications.
- Install applications like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
Key reminders:
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If you are prompted for your email address, use this format: starID@minnstate.edu
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If you are prompted for your user name, use this format: STCLOUDSTATE\starID
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I am signed into the computer. What should I do now?
Answer
After you sign into your email, you may want to install software. Click on the start menu and open the Company Portal, which replaced Software Center. Software that has been packaged and licensed to use on state-owned computers should be installed using the Company Portal. This is available on or off campus. Administrator credentials are not required.
- In the Search menu, type Company Portal, then hit Enter to open the application.
- The first time you open Company Portal, choose the category "SCSU"
- Click on Apps
- Search for specific software by title or click Apps to view all titles available.
- Click the software title, then click the button to install.
Search for and install applications you may want to install, including:
- Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox
- ISRS
- Adobe Creative Cloud with Adobe Acrobat
- The Adobe installation may take 30 minutes or more, and it will slow down your computer.
- NOTE: ** All Microsoft Office applications must be closed before installing Adobe Creative Cloud, or the installation will fail (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
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How do I install software that has not been added to the Company Portal? Can I be an administrator on my computer?
Answer
Software listed in the Company Portal can be installed without administrator permission. Please work with your technician if there is software that is not available via the Company Portal that needs to be installed. Employees will not have full-time administrator access to their state-owned computer. If there is a business need, we do have a solution to provide an employee with a 25-minute window to be an administrator (See AdminByRequest below).
AdminByRequest: Users can request a 25-minute admin session in which their user account will be granted administrator access to perform tasks requiring elevated rights. Admin By Request will prompt the end user to enter their email and a justification/reason* as to why they need the approval. Approved requests are logged.
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** Before Requesting elevated permissions to install software please check SCSU’s Company Portal (Start Menu – Company Portal) to see if the software is available in the portal.
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*The Reason field in the Admin By Request 25-minute admin session prompt must have a full description of the justification given for requesting administrator access. Non-descriptive words/statements such as "Work", "installation", "need to install", etc., are not adequate and request will be denied.
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Admin By Request – Administrator Session
1. Click the Request administrator access icon 
(green/white circle with a check) in the System Tray of the taskbar, then click Request administrator access. Alternatively, launch the Admin By Request application from the start menu.
2. ABR will display a prompt to enter details about the attempt. Enter your email address and a detailed reason for requesting access. (The reason MUST be detailed enough to adequately describe the request for security logging purposes.) Click OK/Continue, then click OK at the Code of Conduct prompt.
3. ABR will grant the current user account elevated permissions and will display a countdown timer for 25-minutes. Once the timer runs out, ABR will restore standard "user" level access. Once you're done with whatever tasks you needed administrator access for, select Finish, then click Yes at the prompt:
Question
How do I access ISRS or Uniface?
Answer
ISRS/Uniface is accessible as an application on cloud-enabled computers for on-campus use. For on-campus use, please go to Company Portal and search for ISRS (or SCSU-Minnesota State Uniface 10) and install. For off-campus use, please use the Employee Remote Desktop option.
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How do I access Web Accounting, BlueZone, or another secure application while I am off campus?
Answer
Employee Remote Desktop is available for employees to access certain secure resources while off campus, including ISRS Uniface, Perceptive Experience (web version of ImageNow), Web Accounting, Marketplace, BlueZone, CAP server, etc.
To Access:
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How do I connect to HuskyNet Secure aka the the campus network?
Answer
Select HuskyNet Secure from the WiFi network options. When you are prompted to enter your user name, use this format: STCLOUDSTATE\starID
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How do I map or connect to a network drive?
Answer
While it is possible to manually connect to a network drive, we strongly encourage you to migrate data to Teams or OneDrive instead. Mapped network folders will frequently get disconnected, and you will need to reconnect to access the shared files.
- Open File Explorer
- Right-click on This PC and select “Map network drive”.
- Select a letter drive or use the first available letter that appears.
- Type the full network location.
Examples:
\\campus.stcloudstate.edu\HuskyNet\DeptFiles\TECH
\\campus.stcloudstate.edu\HuskyNet\AdminFiles\Sft2LOD
- Select “Reconnect at sign-in”.
- Select “Connect using different credentials”.
- Click Finish.
- When prompted to Enter Network Credentials, do not enter your password or PIN.
- Select “More Choices”
- In the first field, enter your username in this format:
STCLOUDSTATE\ab1234cd
- Select “Remember my credentials”.
- Click Ok. If you selected the option on the previous screen, it should remain connected to this folder the next time you sign into the computer.
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How do I remotely connect to a server or computer on campus?
Answer
If you use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to a domain-joined server or computer, you will need
- An active connection to the campus Ethernet OR HuskyNet Secure
- Computer: You must sign in with the fully qualified computer name of the device you are trying to connect to, OR the IP address.
- User name: You will need to use stcloudstate\yourStarID OR stcloudstate\yourAdminAccountID
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How do I connect to a network printer?
Answer
Scsu-entraprint is currently the printing option for Microsoft EntraID (Cloud Connected) devices.
- Scsu-entraprint is currently only available for employees (including student employees) using department printers.
- The computer must be connected to HuskyNet Secure or ethernet to access the printers.
- Go To Windows Search ( or Windows File Explorer) and type in \\scsu-entraprint
- Double-click or right-click and select Connect to respective printer in your area.
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NOTE: *If you receive a connection error or prompt requesting elevated permissions needed please go to System Tray (lower right side and verify that there is an AdminByRequest Green Check Mark located in the system tray. If there is, please try restarting the PC and reconnecting to the printer. If there is not, please contact your support technician.
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If you don't see your printer located on \\scsu-entraprint, please let your support technician know.
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How can I access Blackboard?
Answer
- Open \\scsufile01\AdminFiles$\Blackboard\Workstation.
- Use your St. Cloud State email
- NOT your starID@minnstate, but your actual email
- You will also enter your StarID password
- Right-click on the TSMain.exe icon to create a shortcut and select Send to Desktop
- Server information
- bbtsscsu.campus.stcloudstate.edu
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How do I add Zoom for Outlook Add-In?
Answer
- In Outlook365 Go To More Apps Icon (Lower-left side)
- Select Add Apps and Search For ‘Zoom’
- Select Zoom for Outlook Add-In – Select Add
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How do I access EMS Scheduling
Answer
EMS Scheduling instructions for using Employee Remote Desktop for Windows365 (EntraID) workstations.
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How do I access AppsAnywhere (Azure Virtual Desktop)
Answer
SCSU AppsAnywhere (Azure Virtual Desktop) is a service that is available to SCSU students for academic software. The service allows users to access SCSU applications within a virtual environment from anywhere with an Internet connection. To Access: https://windows365.microsoft.com/ent#