---
type: concept
title: Telearbeitsplatz
tags: [virtual-desktop, remote-work, vdi]
related: [telearbeitsplatzsystem-tap, totp]
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_telearbeitsplatz.md"]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
---

# Telearbeitsplatz

**Telearbeitsplatz** (Teleworking Station) refers to the concept of providing a virtualized work environment that allows university staff to perform their duties remotely without requiring a full VPN connection to the campus network.

## Technical Implementation
At the Universität Greifswald, this is implemented via the [[telearbeitsplatzsystem-tap]], which delivers a virtual Windows desktop directly to a web browser. This approach abstracts the underlying hardware and OS, ensuring that the user's work environment remains consistent regardless of the local device used.

## Constraints and Trade-offs
- **Licensing**: The primary limitation of the Telearbeitsplatz model is the cost and restriction of Windows OS licenses for virtual desktops, which prevents universal rollout across the entire institution.
- **Security vs. Convenience**: While a web-browser interface is more convenient than a VPN for some, the high security risk of remote access necessitates the mandatory use of [[totp]] as a second authentication factor.
