INC INC000001138139

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INC INC000001138139

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Next steps

7/6/15, Oliver's notes of ChemIT meeting

DRAFT of agreement for Peter and Jack to confirm and approve:

ChemIT is to set up, secure, network, and support a computer for Petr with the following capabilities:

• The computer to order is a Dell Optiplex 9020, as confirmed by Petr on 6/19/15.
• The computer will run basic office and browser software as well as Petr's scientific, design, and programming environments.
• Petr can install software using a special Administrator account.
• The computer can be accessed remotely (via RDP) from Petr's private network or anywhere else from campus. With VPN, it will also be similarly accessible from off-campus.
• There will be no valuable, unique data on the computer since the computer will not be backed up. A file share will be used instead.

To ensure stability and protect other devices on the network, the computer will have the following characteristic:

• Single-boot operation (not dual-boot), running Windows 7 (or 8.1, if desired).
• The computer will not be running any virtual machines.
• The computer will have only one Network Interface Card (NIC).
• The computer will only have accounts provisioned by ChemIT.
• Day-to-day use of the computer will be using a user account (not any form of Administrator account)
• The computer will not host file sharing or printer server services.
• The computer will be based on ChemIT's MS Windows image, and includes current versions of MS Office and Adobe software. The system and application software will be periodically updated, often automatically.

Any needs not met with the above characteristics will be discussed with ChemIT to ensure the computer remains secure, connected to its network, and supportable by ChemIT.

Per meeting 6/18/15, with Jack, Petr, Michael, and Oliver:

1) Michael Hint: Provide Petr an updated specifications, based on Petr's original specs.

2) Oliver: Write up this document and share with Petr and Jack.

3) Petr: Send ChemIT a list of software to install.

4) Jack: To confirm finance issues with Kevin.

Reminders, from the meeting:

• Computer takes 3 weeks to get delivered, once the order is placed.
• ChemIT will need about a week to set up the computer, depending on Petr's software and configuration needs.

Decisions related to Petr's new workstation

Purchase a single workstation for Petr's research, from which he can also check his email and write papers.

Requirements:

• Run scientific software.
  • Get and update some software from off-campus.
  • Includes MATLAB, so ensure it's licensed (either fixed or via ChemIT's license server over the network).
• Browse the web, including Petr's email.
• Access ACERT's file share.
• Access this computer via RDP from any networked computer.
• Store unique, valuable data in a safe, backed-up manner.
  • Q: File share or EZ-Backup?
• Petr will not run an Active Directory.
  • The lab computers will use only Cornell's Active Directory.