IT Training Resources 

Outlook is the email application that is utilized by Mt. San Antonio College. All staff and faculty will have an account set up for their use. Our campus utilizes Single Sign-On (SSO) which allows for a much smoother user experience with all our applications. When signed into your device you can double-click the Outlook application icon to open your application. You should be signed in by default. 

Click on any of the resources below to learn more about Microsoft Outlook.

Importing /Adding an Outlook Calendar

Calendar Import

Microsoft Outlook and Office 365 General Information

General Info 

Outlook Tips 1 - Covers new items through drag-and-drop and natural language date selection

Outlook Tips 2 - Archiving: What is it, what are its benefits, and how to use it

Outlook Tips 3 - Automating text with My Templates, Quick Parts, and Autocomplete

Microsoft Teams is Mt. SAC's primary tool for instant messaging and communications with other staff. Below you will find a few video trainings on general use and navigating the application interface. 

Intro to Teams:

Team's Features and Functions:

Team's Channels:

For more Microsoft Teams info and FAQs click here

OneDrive is our primary tool for backing up and storing files across multiple devices using the cloud. All employees have a OneDrive account by default and can store up to 1 TB of data. This allows for smooth transition to new or temporary devices while maintaining access to all your important files.

In the link below you will find guides and information on how to use your OneDrive account.

Microsoft OneDrive Training Resources

Introduction to OneDrive - Setup Process and Key Features

Ocelot Chatbot is a newly implemented IT feature that will provide users with a helpful livechat feature. Ocelot can answer many questions in a quick and efficient manner while providing users with another method to receive support at all hours of the day. To learn more about Ocelot please watch the training video from our Ocelot representative down below.

Register on POD for the next Banner 9 General Navigation training. Once the training is completed, along with a short quiz, you can request Banner 9 access by filling out the appropriate request form. Note: There are three forms: Finance, HR/Payroll, and Student and Financial Aid

Banner Request Form 

Are you interested in managing your department's calendar? Register for the next LiveWhale training on POD to learn how to access and create events using our LiveWhale calendar system. After the training is completed you can request access to your department's calendar. 

Do you want to learn how to create your own Mt. SAC webpage, or update your department's webpage? You can sign up for the next OmniCMS training through your POD calendar to learn how to create and update Mt. SAC webpages. After the training is completed you can request access to your department's webpage.

Mt. SAC has updated their VPN client to FortiClient. All users that previously had VPN access through CheckPoint VPN will now have their software updated to FortiClient. The connection process is now easier than before.

Connecting with FortiClient VPN:

1. To connect you will need to double-click the application icon on your desktop:  

(Alternatively, you can go to the bottom right tray on your desktop and click on the FortiClient icon, then select "Open FortiClient Console")

2. Click on the SAML Login button, and type in your Portal ID plus “@mtsac.edu” like an email address. For example, if your Portal username is flast99, your username would be flast99@mtsac.edu.

3. Type in your Portal password when prompted. If prompted, complete the MFA approval process.

4. The VPN will take about 20 seconds to connect. When it successfully connects, you will see a notification, and a “VPN Connected” window in FortiClient.

Missing FortiClient Icon?

Although IT has automated the installation of the new FortiClient VPN software, you may find that you are missing the application. We are confident that all active Check Point VPN users should have the new FortiClient VPN installed before the upgrade. However, if you do not have the FortiClient installed, please do the following:

1. If off campus, enable your Check Point VPN connection

2. From the Start menu, look for the Software Center application. The Software Center icon looks like this: 

3. Use Software Center to install the FortiClient VPN application. You should see the FortiClient icon promoted as a new application. Click on the icon and then Click the "install" button.

Mt. SAC provides wi-fi for all staff, students, visitors and guests! There is an entire webpage dedicated to helping users connect, troubleshoot, and answer any FAQs. 

Please click the following link: Wi-Fi Access and Instructions