A VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to create a secure connection to Courtnet over the internet. This allows you to access your work computer from home. The Unified Court System offers multiple ways to accomplish this. Your local LAN staff will inform you of which method you'll be using.
SSL VPN
SSL VPN is a type of Virtual Private Network that can be used with any standard web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge). It does not require the installation of any software on your computer. SSL VPN can be used on any computer, personal or court-issued. While connected via SSL VPN you will only have access to your specific office computer's IP address that was linked to your user account when the SSL VPN access was created. You will use Remote Desktop Protocol to log into your office PC which will allow you to access CourtNet resources from your office PC.
Instructions for setting up SSL VPN for Windows (pdf document)
Instructions for setting up SSL VPN for Mac (pdf document)
Pulse VPN
Pulse VPN is a type of Virtual Private Network that requires client software to be installed on the remote PC. It is only available on court-issued PCs (laptops, desktops, and Surface Pros). You will be required to set up Two Factor Authentication in order to connect via Pulse VPN. Once connected, youre remote PC has access to all the CourtNet resources that you would have if you were in the office. The Avaya Softphone requires that your PC is on Courtnet. For that reason, you must run Pulse VPN to use the Softphone.Instructions for setting up Pulse VPN (pdf document)