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Instructions for updating inventory records of scrapped, stock, and missing machines

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Scrapped Machines

Reminder: Hard drives should usually be removed first, especially if easy, as in desktop systems.

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  • All personal info (Upper fields on entry worksheet): Leave blank
  • Room and Building: Leave blank
  • Group: Leave Blank
  • Machine Owner: Leave Blank
  • Machine Function: "Scrapped"Owner:
  • ScrapOS and OS Ver.: Leave Blank
  • General Notes
    • Include some general notes describing what the machine was previously used for.
    • Note what date the machine was disposed of.
  • Immutable machine info (Model, MAC address, Serial #, etc): Leave as is
    • Delete IP address

EXAMPLE:

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Update the DNSDB record for the item

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For machines (computers and printers) which are in stock, inventory conventions are as follows:

  • Last name: "Stock"
  • Room: 250 Baker whichever room the machine will be stored in
  • Group: "Stock"
  • Machine Function: "Stock" (pick the appropriate one between CHM and PHY)
  • Verified Date: Update with current date.
  • Possibly add a note stating its previous function (if this information would be useful).
    • Usually at least the Machine Name and date of change.
  • Clear other fields as needed, including Machine NameAreaNetIDFirstRoleTitleDepartmentDeptIDMachine Owner.

If machine is coming from a library or another source, take these additional steps:

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