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Overview

Data and Analytics can be accessed by a USF or USF Health network account at a USF Tampa Campus location or on the USF Health computer network without any extra steps. Remote access to D&A is allowed when using the USF VPN or via a VMWare Virtual Machine.

Accessing Data and Analytics on Campus or USF Health Network
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In order to log into Data and Analytics (USF D&A) with an authorized account please completing the following steps:

  1. Launch Internet Explorer (Note: Internet Explorer is the only supported browser type). 

  2. Access https://www.usf.edu/it/data-and-analytics/index.aspx
  3. Click Log in to Data and Analytics. See Figure 1.
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    Figure 1: Launch Button. Click image to enlarge.

  4. Ensure that the "Authentication:" box is set to "Windows AD". The "User Name:" field should have your network account name in lowercase followed by the entire domain name in upper case. Examples are: jdoe@HSCNET.HSC.USF.EDU or jdoe@FOREST.USF.EDU (Note: HSCNET account-holders may leave off the "@HSCNET.HSC.USF.EDU" portion). See Figure 2.

    Figure 2: Data and Analytics Login. Click image to enlarge.
  5. You should now be logged into Data and Analytics (D&A)

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Accessing Data and Analytics Remotely
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Various types of data are included in the USF Data and Analytics (D&A) system – including sensitive data covered by laws/rules such as HIPAA and FERPA. Thus, all computers accessing the system remotely must employ an encrypted connection.

There are two options for remotely accessing USF Data and Analytics (D&A):

  • USF VPN (available to all NetIDs which have specifically been granted a reserved IP)
    1. Go to http://vpn.usf.edu/
    2. Accept any pop-up messages
    3. Once connected, open a new Internet Explorer tab or new Internet Explorer window to go to the USF Data and Analytics Launch Page
    4. Follow the instructions above for logging in
  • VMWare View Client (only available to accounts which are already authorized to access at least one virtual machine on the Health network)
    1. Access your VMWare View Client as you usually would
    2. From within one of the virtual machines, launch Internet Explorer and go to the USF Data and Analytics Launch Page
    3. Follow the instructions above for logging in

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