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PDM file management using two separate desktops

Question asked by Mustafa Baskan on Mar 11, 2021
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Hi everyone,

I have a question about PDM file management using two separate desktops.

I currently have a workstation in the office, connected to the PDF file server. There is a spare workstation that I want to use at home part-time, but IT won't allow it to connect to the PDM file server with a VPN due to a strict policy.

If I want to work on my CAD files at home, what is the best way to manage this without encountering problems?

I was thinking of using Pack and Go, taking the files home on a USB drive, then copying the revised files upon my return to the office. Is there anything I should be careful about?

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Chris Saller Mar 11, 2021 9:52 AM

There are ways for IT to fix this. We connect to PDM remotely all the time, and we also have strict policies due to aero/comm/gov products.

It seems to me either IT doesn't know how, or doesn't want to, or both.

For now, pack and go works. It's a bummer you would have to overwrite your files in PDM every time. If another user has them checked out, you then check in your updated files, you will lose some history.

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Mustafa Baskan @ Chris Saller on Mar 12, 2021 1:12 AM

I'm the only CAD user here, so no problem with conflicts.

What should be my workflow in this "plug-gap" situation?

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Dave Laban Mar 11, 2021 9:59 AM

Is there anything I should be careful about?

Does your IT policy allow you to walk out of the office with files on a USB stick?

If they're not going to set up a VPN for you I suspect the answer is no. If you're expected to work from home, then management need to tell IT to set it up properly.

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Mustafa Baskan @ Dave Laban on Mar 12, 2021 1:01 AM

We use a VPN when outside of the office, but only for internet and connecting to our local file server. Local IT says he would have to request an exception to allow the PDM server but it would take a long time and most likely not allowed (for a number of reasons).

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Mustafa Baskan @ Dave Laban on Mar 12, 2021 2:14 AM

I'm not expected to work from home, in fact I asked for a favour for personal reasons, which is why they won't implement changes to their VPN policy.

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Chris Saller @ Mustafa Baskan on Mar 12, 2021 9:55 AM

If I read you right, you want to use it for personal reasons? If so, I can't help you.

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Mustafa Baskan @ Chris Saller on Mar 16, 2021 6:11 AM

I meant requesting to work from home due to personal reasons. Never mind.

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Jeff Parker Mar 11, 2021 10:51 AM

Have you looked into the possibility of using the Web2 component of PDM to connect via the web? It may be an option that IT could accept.

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Chris Saller Mar 11, 2021 9:52 AM
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There are ways for IT to fix this. We connect to PDM remotely all the time, and we also have strict policies due to aero/comm/gov products.
It seems to me either IT doesn't know how, or doesn't want to, or both.
For now, pack and go works. It's a bummer you would have to overwrite your files in PDM every time. If another user has them checked out, you then check in your updated files, you will lose some history.
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- Mustafa Baskan @ Chris Saller on Mar 12, 2021 1:12 AM
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  I'm the only CAD user here, so no problem with conflicts.
  
  What should be my workflow in this "plug-gap" situation?
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Dave Laban Mar 11, 2021 9:59 AM
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Is there anything I should be careful about?
Does your IT policy allow you to walk out of the office with files on a USB stick?

If they're not going to set up a VPN for you I suspect the answer is no. If you're expected to work from home, then management need to tell IT to set it up properly.
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- Mustafa Baskan @ Dave Laban on Mar 12, 2021 1:01 AM
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  We use a VPN when outside of the office, but only for internet and connecting to our local file server. Local IT says he would have to request an exception to allow the PDM server but it would take a long time and most likely not allowed (for a number of reasons).
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- Mustafa Baskan @ Dave Laban on Mar 12, 2021 2:14 AM
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  I'm not expected to work from home, in fact I asked for a favour for personal reasons, which is why they won't implement changes to their VPN policy.
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  - Chris Saller @ Mustafa Baskan on Mar 12, 2021 9:55 AM
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    If I read you right, you want to use it for personal reasons? If so, I can't help you.
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    - Mustafa Baskan @ Chris Saller on Mar 16, 2021 6:11 AM
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      I meant requesting to work from home due to personal reasons. Never mind.
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Jeff Parker Mar 11, 2021 10:51 AM
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Have you looked into the possibility of using the Web2 component of PDM to connect via the web? It may be an option that IT could accept.
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