Weber Endpoints

Caveats on the use of machines as Weber Endpoints

The use of Weber comes with a huge policy overhead. These are not technical restrictions, but they hinder one's ability to use a computer in the manner that one might be used to.

Some such "GOTCHA!'s are listed below.

  • At ANY time: No admin, localadmin, VMs with admin, or any kind of administrative access.

While the WeberVPN is active:

  • No RDP, so these machines need local keyboard/mouse/video access
  • No network-licensed software available
  • No mapped network drives available
  • No onedrive/Box/equivalent
  • No WebEx/Zoom/Skype/Teams/Jabber soft client for phones
  • No screen sharing software (TeamViewer, VNC, etc)

Other caveats:

  • Operating system must be up to date – machines must be online and check in at least once a week, and the machines may be redeployed/reimaged if standard updates and/or upgrades do not work (e.g., 1809 to 1909)
  •  If server class machine, consider purchasing with an enterprise LOM/iDrac-style module
  • If non-server class, consider purchasing a very low-cost, low-powered desktop for use only with Weber. Attempting to use such a machine for "normal" everyday tasks can be incredibly frustrating.

Please read the Export Controls Office's Guidelines for Weber Endpoints https://www.purdue.edu/research/oevprp/regulatory-affairs/export-controls/

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