Microsoft will cease support for Windows 7 on Jan 14. 2020. All systems remaining on campus will lose networking services on this date due to security issues.
All mainstream computers are expected to be replaced by this time.
Users with hardware or software constrains (systems requiring Windows 7) have two years to seek alternatives. Please plan accordingly – we are glad to assist.
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CrashPlan Pro is the backup program for University computers.
By default, CPP backs up files in the user directory on your primary computer.
This is customizable.
If you need to back-up files from other locations (D drive, C:/other folders, external drives, or from other computers), please contact the Help Desk at 710-4357 (HELP). CPP is able to suspend for intensive processing needs; see the FAQ online or call for assistance.
PLEASE KNOW YOUR DATA IS SAFE.
Departments should be preparing their capital funding requests – in addition to required computer and printer replacements, funds may also be requested for other capital needs. The formal announcement will be toward the end of October and the final requests will be due around mid-November.
Please contact us with any new technology initiatives so we might you with good numbers.
Q: “Hi. I’ve been working on a file, making (and saving) several changes. Turns out I deleted important information which I need to recover; any hope in retrieving an earlier version?”
A: The backup software provided on primary (Category 1) computers backs up data in the user’s directory. (This may not be all your data.) And yes, older versions are available. Call the HelpDesk at 710-(HELP) for assistance.
You should confirm that ALL your data is being backed up – data in other locations on your drive, on external drives, or on other computers you control is not unless you customized the program. Again, contact the HelpDesk with any questions.
Q: A grad student asked: What are our options for a high performance computer in our research group?
A: The approved Optiplex model is pretty robust and can be upgraded – keeping the system within University standards and fully supported. If you need more, shop the high performance Precision or MacPro line to specify a system and forward that to your buyer for approval … or contact us with your needs and budget.
Non-standard systems require approval from ITS and additional systems – nothing to return – need approval from the Dean’s office. These are typically approved with good cause. Read more or discuss – here.
Now … if we are talking computational support on multi-node parallel processors, contact these guys ↓ (you can tell the Academic and Research Computing Services folks know what they are doing).
