What services can PhysIT provide to Nick which he would value, and without getting in Nick's way?
Summary
In Nick's area, ChemIT is responsible for IT support for:
- 2 Library computers
- 2 MatLab computers
- 1 Faculty room computer
- 1 printers (networked printer in Library)
Nick is responsible for everything else, including his own work office computer, the USB printer at the MatLab computers, and the instrument computers.
Details
Networking and phones
PhysIT provides technical and administrative support (coordinated with Nancy Searles in Physics) for all Cornell CIT networking and telephones in the area, with the exception of the Nick's office computer.
For Nick's office computer, he will administer the IP connections directly with CIT (AccessNet). Even for Nick's office computer, if networking or telephone service is not working, he will contact PhysIT, who shall determine the cause of the problem and request assistance from CIT Network and Communication Services (NCS) as necessary.
Active Directory ( a.k.a "The Domain" )
PhysIT, as part of our standard management, attaches computers to the Cornell Active Directory service provided by CIT. Computers are placed in the Arts and Sciences Division, Physics Department Subdivision. As a a result of this, names for computers and user accounts can be somewhat limited (per CIT's requirements as part of managing this shared campus resource).
Nick's office computer will not be connected to the centralized management/Cornell Active Directory services, and as such will not gain from centralized management PhysIT uses. Also, Nick's computer will not have an administrative account for PhysIT's use.
The specific networked devices
Specific computer(s) |
IT support from PhysIT |
IT support from Nick |
Network, with notes |
Other info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Library computers |
Convert to stand-up, lab kiosks. Continue running Win7. |
Nick has Admin access to make changes directly, and is responsible for changes made. |
Physics Admin |
NO Deep Freeze (software used to prevent persistent changes made by user, often used for kiosks to make them more robust.) |
2 MatLab computers |
Convert to stand-up, lab kiosks with MatLab, running Win7 (not WinXP) |
Nick has Admin access to make changes directly, and is responsible for changes made. |
Physics Admin |
NO Deep Freeze (software used to prevent persistent changes made by user, often used for kiosks to make them more robust.) |
1 Faculty room computer |
Convert to a PhysIT staff computer. |
Nick has Admin access to make changes directly, and is responsible for changes made. |
Physics Admin |
For faculty use, gated by physical and social means, not technical. |
Printer in Library (networked, laser) |
Primary support, including: Configuration and troubleshooting. |
Determine when operational needs or hassles warrant replacing the printer. |
Physics Admin |
No improvements desired. |
Nick's office computer |
On Nick's request, we can recommend replacement hardware, procure hardware, initially set up OS and default applications, as PhyIT's schedule permits. |
Primary support, including: Initial image and configuration, troubleshooting, upgrading software, and restoration. Responsible for following IT policies in configuration and use. |
AccessNet |
To-do, PhysIT: Revert the recently purchased computer away from PhysIT's image. |
Printer at MatLab station (USB, inkjet) |
On Nick's request, we can recommend replacement hardware, procure hardware, as PhyIT's schedule permits. |
Primary support, including: Configuration and troubleshooting. |
n/a |
No improvements desired |
Anything else in the lab, not listed above |
n/a |
All primary support provided by Nick. |
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Notes
A few best practices include:
- All use of computers is at the user-level, not as Admin.
- Use Admin account to elevate privileges within the user account or to temporarily login as Admin to make the necessary changes.
- Don't establish network shares.
Helpful links
Spring 2014: Nick moved from his old wiki <http://pages.physics.cornell.edu/p510/>, which had been hosted by folks running the Physics Linux lab.