Self-supporting a Cornell computer means taking on additional tasks and responsibilities.
| Task or Responsibility | Tips from ChemIT | FYI: How it is done for managed computers. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating an Admin account | Don't lose the password. | Group's faculty member and IT Rep. is offered this account, using password entered by IT Rep. | |
| Creating and primarily using a User (non-Admin) account | This is required by Cornell policy | Automatic, via Cornell's Active Directory | |
| Installing local printers | |||
| Installing MS Office | |||
| Keeping the OS and applications updated | |||
| Responding to IT Security Office inquiries |