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Page Contents: Computer/E-mail Accounts
| Administrative Systems | Hardware and Software |
Communications | Support |
Computer Training | Specialized Services
Computer/E-mail Accounts
- Directory Services
- all faculty, staff and students have records in the University Directory,
which contain the standard office and telephone contact information, username,
and
password information. Applications are increasingly being integrated with
directory services. Setting a password, search…
- Glue/WAM (Workstations
at Maryland) - UNIX shell accounts that provide 25MB disk space, including
Web space, FTP access, and e-mail. If you want to dial into the university
network, you need a WAM account. Configuration, account management, troubleshooting…
- DEANS
Account - A UNIX shell account in a distributed UNIX environment
with full Internet access including mail, news, telnet, ftp and Web browsers.
It
also provides access to the ADVISE system. Online application, account management,
troubleshooting..
- MVS
Account - offers access to Student Information System (SIS), Student Accounts
Receivable (SAR), Academic Resource System (ARS), Financial Records System
(FRS), Student Aid Management (SAM), Management Of Network Income Expense
& Services (MONIES), and Student Bad Debt (SBD). Application, account management…
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Data Warehouse Account - provides access to a collection of integrated
institutional data that can be retrieved and analyzed. General information,
getting an account…
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Administrative Systems
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Calendar Software (CorporateTime) - the university group scheduling software.
It can be accessed using a Web browser, via client software, and by synchronizing
with a handheld device. Accounts, installation, configuration…
- Administrative Resource
Enterprise Services (ARES) - a Web-based platform for updating personnel
information, access to financial reports (FAS), access to purchasing
information
(Procurement), and access to the Department of Business Services' ELF system,
which includes travel forms. Accounts, troubleshooting…
- Electronic Forms (ELF)
- Internet-based system for creating, submitting, approving, returning, or
rejecting forms electronically. The system will route the forms to any
registered
university user. General information…
- MVS System - allows
access to Student Information System (SIS), Student Accounts Receivable (SAR),
Academic Resource System (ARS), Human Resources System (HRS), Financial Records
System (FRS), Student Aid Management (SAM), Management Of Network Income Expense
& Services (MONIES), and Student Bad Debt (SBD). Accounts, troubleshooting…
- Financial Records System
(FRS) - consists of Fixed Assets, Budget, Accounts Payable, Purchasing
and Financial Accounting. General information, printing…
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Hardware and Software
- Acceptable Use of Computing Resources
- university's official statement. General principles, user responsibilities…
- Virus Protection - information
that can help you significantly reduce the chances of computer virus infection.
Virus notification, free software, what to do in case of infection…
- Software Licensing - provides
licensed and educationally priced software for the University of Maryland
faculty and staff, including some programs for personal use. The products
include operating systems, virus protection products, and other educational
and productivity software for PC, Macintosh, and UNIX systems. Product list,
online request form, updates…
- Computer Labs - available
for faculty, staff, and students. Locations, work hours, software…
- Hardware Rentals
- you can rent laptops and LCD projectors from the Help Desk. Description,
online reservation…
- NEThics - the staff of
Project NEThics respond to complaints of misuse that involve resources administered
by OIT and are available to provide education and resources on issues of
legal and ethical use of computers for members of the university community.
Services,
resources, news…
- Adaptive Technology - assistive
devices and support for use of computing, networking, and telecommunications
services. WAM Labs, Adaptive Technology Lab, support, services, usability
tests…
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Communications
- Mailing Lists and
Web-Based Discussions
- E-mail Reflector:
the simplest mailing list tool available in the university. General information,
obtaining and administering a reflector…
- Majordomo:
a mailing list for Glue and umail accounts. Setting up, subscribing, troubleshooting…
- Listserv
list:
a single e-mail address that contains the e-mail addresses of all its members.
When you send an e-mail message to that address, everyone gets a copy of
the message. Subscription, troubleshooting…
- For
Your Information (FYI): a university-wide Listserv list for sharing
special university information with faculty and staff through e-mail. Guidelines,
subscription…
- WebChat:
a multimedia chatting application for the World Wide Web. General information,
requesting a page, examples…
- WebCT: provides
access to interactive tools, including discussion groups, live chats, and
online assessments. Resources, log in…
- HyperNews:
a threaded discussion product that can be accessed both on the Web and via
e-mail. Instructions, requirements, configuration…
- Networking
- Connecting
to the Network: How to set up your Ethernet connection. Configuration
for different operating systems, troubleshooting…
- LAN support : OIT is
currently offering two programs Departmental LAN Support (DLS) and Centralized
LAN Support (CLS) to the University community. Services, prices, requests…
- DHCP Roaming: allows
laptops and other mobile devices to access the Internet and the university
backbone from different buildings. How it works, registration, FAQs…
- Off Campus
Dial-up Networking: provides free access to the university network
and Internet from remote locations. Telephone numbers, limitations, support…
- Wireless LANs:
wireless access to the Internet and university network. Requirements, registration,
coverage, FAQs…
- Virtual Private
Network (VPN): provides an encrypted and secure connection "tunnel" path
from a user's machine to its destination through the public Internet. How
it works, software, support…
- Voice and Video
- Telephones:
orders, reporting problems, billing, user guides, directories…
- Voice
Mail: a 24-hour universally accessible voice messaging service available
for university phones. It will answer your telephone calls and allow callers
to leave messages. User guide, log in…
- Videoconferencing:
a service allowing meetings among people at remote locations by means of
transmitted audio and video signals. Video system consulting, training,
FAQs…
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Support
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Computer Training
- Electronic Workplace Readiness
Initiative - The University of Maryland will implement new electronic
forms and application software to support university business processes. To
help employees develop the necessary computer skills, the Electronic Workplace
Readiness Initiative has been established. Necessary computer skills, hardware,
software…
- Courses
- OIT Staff Development
Short Courses: a series of non-credit computer courses that include desktop
productivity, Web and network technologies, and research support tools. Schedule,
course descriptions, registration…
- Digital Technology
in the Arts and Humanities Workshops: available to faculty, staff,
and students in the College of Arts and Humanities. Outlines, instructors,
online registration…
- UM-Specific Applications
Training
- Academic Resource
System (ARS): general information, contacts…
- Data
Warehouse: includes BrioQuery Enterprise Explorer. General information,
contacts…
- Payroll
Human Resources System (PHR): online learning tools. Basics, Internet,
ARES…
- Tutorials and Reference
- Keeping on the Web
Track: Web development reference and tutorials…
- CREN Computer-Based
Training: a "Hands-on Tutor" CD that includes 25 office and network
productivity tools. Details, price…
- Self-training Tutorial for Pine
E-mail: a tutorial and reference materials for the popular UNIX e-mail
program…
- Other Free On-Line Training - these
links are open to the general public. This is not an endorsement of vendors
by the university...
Prograr.com
The
Digital Toolbox
Land-Grant
Training Alliance
Langevin
Learning Services
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Specialized Services
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WebHosting - provides domain names and Web space. Services, online application,
how-to manual…
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