In general, don’t upgrade a system until all prerequisites are available. If you’re not sure or just in general, perform a test install and a scratch upgrade. As for this app, check for an update, and then contact Cisco Support if not.
Download client configuration. Log in to the Sophos SSL VPN Portal at Click Download Configuration for Android/iOS. A compressed file called sslvpnconfig.ovpn will be downloaded. Configure OVPN file You need to edit the configuration of the sslvpnconfig.ovpn file if any of the following. VPN Installation for Apple iPad or iPhone. Go to the iTunes App Store. The first time you start AnyConnect, you’ll get this message: “Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client extends the VPN capabilities of your device. Do you want to enable this software?
Roll in your prior-to-the-upgrade backups and revert, if there’s no AnyConnect update available.
Having run a web search for Cisco AnyConnect Catalina finds the following support notice:
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Cisco AnyConnect Users With macOS 10.15 Might Not Be Able To Establish VPN Connection or Might Receive System Pop-up Messages—Software Upgrade Recommended
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Cisco AnyConnect and HostScan require updated releases for compatibility with the upcoming macOS Catalina release (10.15). Beginning with macOS Catalina release (10.15), the operating system will no longer support the executing of 32-bit binaries. Additionally, applications must be cryptographically notarized in order to be installed by the operating system. Cisco AnyConnect 4.8.00175 is the first version that officially supports operation on macOS Catalina and contains no 32-bit code.
Which implies there’s a bug or mis-configuration here. If there’s no newer AnyConnect version and no other support notes, contact Cisco Support. This is a Cisco app, so Cisco Support will have a better position to identify and address any app issues.
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Windows Client DownloadNotice: Duo MFA is now required to authenticate AnyConnect VPN Sessions
Before using the AnyConnect Secure Mobility client, enroll a smartphone or other device in Duo MFA. All AnyConnect VPN sessions must now be self-authorized from your phone or other Duo enrolled device.
Instructions for enrolling in Duo are available under the blue Guides bubble, Guides, Videos and Instructions section, AnyConnect (VPN) Guides subsection at https://hsmfa.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
UC Davis Health provides remote access VPNs for employees and non-employees, who are authorized to connect to the UC Davis Health network from remote locations. Remote Access VPNs should solely be used for conducting UC Davis Health businesses.
This page contains the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility instructions and supported clients.
- Administrative rights are required to install an application or program. If you do not have the administrative rights contact your system administrator. For UC Davis Health issued computers, submit a service request to obtain the administrative right.
- You can download and install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility clients from inside or outside the UC Davis Health network, but to connect you must be outside the UC Davis Health network or use the Guest Wireless.
Windows AnyConnect Client
Supported Versions- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and current Microsoft supported versions of Windows 10 x86(32-bit) and x64(64-bit)
Windows AnyConnect Client Installation
- Download and install Windows AnyConnect Client (Active Directory/HS credentials are required outside UC Davis Health network).
- Open AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
- Enter the URL “connect.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu” and click connect.
- Use your HS/Citrix credentials to log into AnyConnect.
- Approve the DUO push notification on your smartphone.
- Accept the banner to continue.
- Once you are connected, you will see the icon located in the system tray represented by the Cisco AnyConnect symbol with a gold lock.
Windows AnyConnect Client with Start Before Logon (SBL)
With Start Before Logon (SBL) enabled, customers see the AnyConnect GUI logon dialog before the Windows logon dialog box appears. This establishes the VPN connection first. SBL allows Health System Windows scripts to run; hence automatically mapping the network drives (shared drive and home drive). This feature is only available for Windows operating systems.
Web-based SBL installation - requires Java
- Start Before Logon (SBL) instructions for Windows 10
Manual SBL Installation
- Install AnyConnect client - Windows Client Download.
- Install Start Before Logon (SBL) - SBL Module.
- Restart the computer.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Windows 10 - Click on the icon (Network sign-in) on the bottom right of the screen. Windows 7 - Click on 'Switch User' > Click on the icon (Network sign-in).
- In 'Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client' type connect.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/sbl and click Connect.
- Use your HS/Citrix credentials to log into AnyConnect.
- Approve the DUO push notification on your smartphone.
- Accept the banner to continue.
- Use your HS/Citrix credentials to log into Windows.
Macintosh AnyConnect Client
Supported Versions- macOS 11.x, 10.15, 10.14, and 10.13 (only 64-bit is supported from 10.15 and later)
- Macintosh Client Download
Quick Install Steps:
- Click on 'Macintosh Client Download'.
- Click Continue.
- Click Continue and then click on Agree to continue the installation.
- Uncheck everything except VPN and click continue.
- Start the AnyConnect client from Launchpad.
- Enter the URL “connect.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu”.
- Use your HS/Citrix credentials to log into AnyConnect.
- Approve the DUO push notification on your smartphone.
- Accept the banner to continue.
When connected, you will see the AnyConnect icon with a gold lock in the status bar.
iphone and ipad
- Download 'Cisco AnyConnect' client from the App Store.
- Open 'Cisco AnyConnect'.
- Click Add VPN Connection.
- Description = UC Davis Health VPN (or any other name you wish to give).
- Server Address = connect.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
- Click Save.
- Slide Anyconnect VPN button to ON.
- Enter the UC Davis Health Active Directory/HS/Citrix username and password.
- Approve the DUO push notification on your smart phone.
- Accept the banner.
Citrix Client Plug-In for remote non UC Davis Windows PC's.
1. Logon to HSAPPS.UCDMC.UCDAVIS.EDU.
2. You will be prompted to install the Citrix Client Plug-In, Click the Check Box to Download.
3. At the File Download window select Open.
4. Accept all the defaults during the installation process.
5. You are now ready to launch UC Davis Health Citrix Applications
Select the desired Citrix application from the Applications list.