Completed ~ summer 2014. 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.Lean who is the lead for each and their position responsibilities (create vs. maintain?).

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.
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