Endpoint Services, MECM, Secure Client Start Before Login
Overview
For mobile Windows devices, the 'Secure Client Start Before Login' feature allows off-campus first-time users to log into a mobile device with their campus credentials.
Systems
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
Intended Audience
University of Illinois IT Pros leveraging MECM, hosted by Technology Services' Endpoint Services team
Deploy and use the 'Secure Client Start Before Login'
- Deploy the 'Secure Client AnyConnect VPN - Latest' application to the respective collection - located at '\Software Library\Overview\Application Management\Applications\MANAGED APPLICATIONS\VPN'
- Once installed, refer to the steps below for a walk-through of the end-user's experience of the 'Start Before Login' feature
- In the bottom right of the login screen, select the icon that looks like two stacked monitors.:
- When prompted, enter vpn.illinois.edu/login and click ‘Connect’
- Once prompted, input your UofI credentials
- Once connected, return to the login window and select ‘Other user’. Login with your UofI credentials
- Future logins will have a fourth VPN profile named '4 Computer Login' that can be selected to simplify the VPN connection process at the Windows login screen.
- In the bottom right of the login screen, select the icon that looks like two stacked monitors.:
