Updates to Computer Setup Service
The UMaine IT Support Services staff is working to enhance and streamline how it provides computer setup support for University-purchased computing equipment and devices. Computers are setup based on a standard configuration, and user-specified applications are installed. Support staff will make certain the new equipment is fully functional, and that the user can access resources needed to perform job responsibilities. Additionally, data from the previous computers will be backed-up and support staff can transfer files to the new computer, Google Drive, or Box as requested. To request computer setup assistance, please contact UMaine IT Support Services at 581-2506 or email um.itsupport@maine.edu. In the coming months, it will be possible for faculty and staff to select 17 Shibles as the Ship To address in Marketplace, so new equipment will be delivered directly to the IT Support Services Center.
The full list of support services for new equipment:
- Pre-configuration of all hardware and software (Windows / Mac)
- Office 2016 32bit (Recommended version for compatibility)
- Microsoft Antivirus Protection
- Chrome and Firefox browsers (in addition to OS-provided browser)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader and Connect Add in
- Google Hangouts browser plugins
- Flash and Java
- Management Client (SCCM for PC or JAMF for Mac)
- Install Box Drive Client
- Install Requested Software (Software offered by IT below)
- ChemDraw
- FirstClass
- Matlab
- Mathematica
- SPSS
- SAS
- SolidEdge
- Install requested University or Department owned software applications
- Setup Printers
- Enable Encryption (BitLocker/FileVault)
- Migrate User Data If Necessary
- On-site deployment