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PhysIT expected to provide IT consulting to various folks who manage IT-related services in Physics. Ideally, learn about each environment and their needs before we are called in for consultation. |
Testing Center
Q: Backups/ restoration, if off-network?
A: 11/11/13: Barry reports that each of the three computers copies its (2?) files to the other 2 computers. And Allan SneakerNets the files occasionally to his computer.
- 2 files: FileMakerPro file and an Excel file.
Machines can be connected to a 10-space router to allow for updates.
- What is this update schedule and procedure?
Grad Lab
Prof. Jim Sethna
Grads: Kris Henderssen (out-going), Will Throe (incoming)
- Linux-based.
- Web server
- Mail server
- SSH server
- Other?
Done so far
11/19/13Tue: Roger and Michael met with Nick.
- Nick's Clark Hall 3rd and 4th floor
11/11/13Mon: Oliver and Barry walked through much of Physics, including:
- Amin area
- Blue screen of death on Christina's PC. Network issues on John Miner's PC (USB-to-ethernet adapter and switch) and Kacey's PC (switch).
- Nick's Clark Hall 3rd and 4th floor (Nick not around).
Almost every day, Michael Hint looking at specific computers and learning about network, printers, etc.issues from staff.
- Making adjustments to transparent, behind-the-scene configurations to enable and future, deliberate changes.