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Computers managed by Chemistry IT exhibit certain attributes. These represent the minimum configurations required to be :
- Be placed on a Chemistry IT "trusted" network
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- . There are alternative connectivity options.
- Receive the standard service level support from Chemistry IT.
Chemistry IT may be is often able to support certain exceptions to specific attributes to meet other functional requirements on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know what you require and together we can determine if the computer can be set up using Chemistry IT's management t.
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and maintained by Chemistry IT or if a specific system or set of systems are best managed by the group or using other support options.
Summary of attributes associated with systems supported by Chemistry IT:
- Manufacturer-supported operating system (OS).
- As of today, Microsoft Windows 7 or higher, Mac OSX 10.10 and higher
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- , CentOS 6.x and higher.
- Standardized computer name.
- Computer has software and configurations which can automatically restart a system following automatic software patching.
- Computer can be accessed remotely by Chemistry IT staff, and thus modified remotely.
- Computer has software which provides Chemistry IT information on configuration and software, via a centralized reporting system.
- Computer has software which can scan the system to alert user of the presence of confidential information, via a centralized reporting system.
- Users must run as non-administrators.
- Administrator accounts are available on PI's request for anyone in the group.
- Admin accounts may not be used to install malware or illegally licensed software, turn on sharing, add new users, increasing another account's privileges, or for regularly running as Admin
All computers ( Windows, Mac, or Linux ) must be attached to Cornell’s Active Directory which means:
• Standardized computer name – This requirement comes from CIT, not ChemIT
• Windows PCs automatic installations/options by joining AD:
1. Installation of computer inventory and management software automatically on Windows PCs
2. Remote access to the machine by ChemIT automatically setup on Windows PCs
Macintosh machines must have ChemIT’s inventory and management software installed ( currently JAMF aka Casper ).
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The chart below represent the minimums required for a system to be on a Chemistry IT network and for it to receive the standard service level support from Chemistry IT. Exceptions are possible through an agreement by Chemistry IT, in balance with the concern being addressed.
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