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Policy on Incoming Computer Operating System

& Connection to UDSL Domain



All computers must have  XP Pro SP3, Vista Business or Ultimate to connect to the UDSL Domain.

For a Compliant Machine we will:

·         Examine the computer for file sharing software and remove it if found

·         Examine the machine for any malicious software and remove it if found

·         Join the machine to the UDSL domain

·         Install Office 2007 at no charge; if necessary

·         Install Acrobat Reader at no charge; if necessary

·         Push/install Symantec Endpoint Antivirus protection automatically

·         Push Configuration Manager Client

·         Push Firewall Client for special apps such as Hotmail, etc...

·         Push Microsoft critical updates as needed.

·         Internet connection from home is student’s responsibility

 

All Computers with any version of Microsoft XP Home or Vista Home are not compatible with UDSL Domain.

For a Non-Compliant Machine we will:

·         Add a shortcut on users Desktop for Remote Desktop Protocol access to the terminal servers.

·         Show how to use and give written directions to get Internet, printing, Microsoft Office, network storage, etc. on the terminal server.

·         Give instruction sheet for self installation of Microsoft Office, Endpoint, etc. from http://software.udayton.edu for local use; if needed.

·         Internet connection from home is student’s responsibility

 

Upgrade to Compliance available either through reseller where machine was purchased or we can upgrade as time permits for $70 plus Microsoft license fees. The student must provide a Vista Business Operating System CD which can be purchased through the UD Computer store for $29.95.

·         If you have Vista Home Premium – and you wish to rebuild your computer to use on the UDSL domain, you will lose the following features:

o   No games, not even Solitaire

o   No Media Center or Xbox 360 functionality

o   No BitLocker hard drive encryption software

o   No Ultimate "extras", which could include games and special utilities

o   Inability to install new languages for use in Windows

o   No Movie Maker or DVD Maker

o   No Parental Controls

o   Inability to run UNIX-based applications (through SUA)

 

For Mac OS 10.5 or higher (Leopard) we will:

·         Join the machine to UDSL domain – gives access to Internet and printing however:

o   No push of updates

o   No Configuration Manager

o   No firewall client

·         Give instruction sheet for self installation of Microsoft Office, etc from http://software.udayton.edu for local use.

·         Users with Apple's Mac OSX v.10.5 (Leopard) or higher laptops can run SofTest in Windows XP or Vista installed via Apple's Boot Camp.

·         Users responsibility to install Boot Camp and chosen OS or we can upgrade as time permits for $70 plus Microsoft license fees. The student must provide a Vista Business Operating System CD which can be purchased through the UD Computer store for $29.95.

·         Internet connection from home is student’s responsibility

 

Linux

No support.

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