SUSE IT Computer Resource Orientation

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SUSE IT Computer Resource Orientation

• Paul Michael David
• Shawn Kim
• Anu Kulkarni

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Welcome to SUSE-IT

• Our goal is to deliver help directly to the users
• Over the past several years SUSE-IT has been
  meeting computing needs with state of the art
  technology
• Computing infrastructure capable of
  instructional, learning and research activities
  of SUSE

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SUSE-IT Staff

• Acquisition and Inventory Administrator
      Debbie Belanger -650 723 2453 -
  belanger_at_stanford.eduTechnical Support
  Specialist     Tom Chou - 650 723 3123 -
  tomchou_at_stanford.eduNetwork and Server
  Administrator     Stephen Wong - 650 723 5518
  stwong80_at_stanford.edu Technical Support
  Engineer    Christopher Wesselman - 650 723 5694
  - C.Wesselman_at_Stanford.edu Web/ Multimedia
  Designer
•     Anu Kulkarni - 650 723 5006
  anu.kulkarni_at_stanford.edu Computer Resource
  Associate      Paul Michael A. David -
  650-804-5298 pmdavid_at_stanford.edu Academic
  Technology Specialist      Shawn Kim - 650 736
  4354 shawnkim_at_stanford.edu

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Computing 101

• Setting up your computer
• Getting online the fun begins
• Actually doing work
• Backups

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Internet AccessRegister your computer at Stanford

• Living on campus- contact your RCC
• http//rescomp2.stanford.edu/
• Living off Campus- Self Registration in
  Littletree or drop by our Help Desk
• Wireless internet is available in most buildings
  on campus MAP
• You can now register your guests for temporary
  wireless access.
• http//wirelessguest.stanford.edu

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Essential Stanford Software (ESS)

• Essential Stanford Software (ESS) is a
  collection of applications that will help you
  plug into the Stanford University Network (SUNet)
  and gain access to Stanford's computing services.
  ESS includes applications to keep your password
  secure, protect against computer viruses, send
  and read email, browse the web, and exchange
  files.
• Software is provided for both Macintosh
  computers and Windows-based PCs.
• Software for your Computer
• Provided by Stanford (free)
• Constantly updated- check often!
• http//www.stanford.edu/dept/itss/ess/

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Checking your Email

• IMAP
• Access to your inbox from any location on the
  network
• Access to your inbox from different computers
• Webmail- access from any internet enabled
  computer
• http//webmail.stanford.edu
• Email Programs- What are the advantages?
• (Outlook, Eudora, Apple Mail, Entourage)
• http//www.stanford.edu/services/email/

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StanfordYou

• Update your Stanford Directory information and
  change e-mail settings
• Forward your email
• Create aliases (email)
• Change your preferred name
• https//stanfordyou.stanford.edu

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Computer Labs

• Two Labs in CERAS
• Bigtree Lab Lectures and Workshops
• Littletree Lab Open 24/7
• Login with your SUNet ID
• Save files to My Documents (H)
• Access your files anywhere via webfolder

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Printing

• SUSE-IT has our own printing system separate from
  the university pay for printing
• Cash machine located in Littletree
• Print from the computer labs or directly from
  your laptops
• Money deposited into SUSE account is
  non-refundable
• 10 cents a page
• Single sided (no duplex)
• Black and white

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Getting Help

• We will help with any computer or network related
  question
• Submit a HelpSU ticket helpsu.stanford.edu
• Call 725-HELP (4357)
• Drop by our help desk (CERAS 118)

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Websites

• Four Main Websites
• SUSE-IThttp//ed.stanford.edu/IT
• Intranethttp//ed.stanford.edu/intranet
• SUSE Public Sitehttp//ed.stanford.edu
• Blackboardhttp//bb.stanford.edu
• Link