campus computing basics the college of st. scholastica

Campus Campus Computing Computing

BasicsBasics

The College of St. The College of St. ScholasticaScholastica

TopicsTopics• Policies & Security• CSS Computing Environment• Network Basics • GroupWise (e-mail) Basics • CSS Web Page Basics

Policies Policies • Faculty & Staff Handbooks

– http://intranet.css.edu/facstaff/staff_handbook • Technology Policy

– www.css.edu/x1324.xml• Highlights

– Prohibits use of network to violate the legal rights (including rights of privacy and publicity) of others

– Prohibits distribution of viruses – Keep all passwords confidential– No spamming on the network

CSS Computing CSS Computing EnvironmentEnvironment

• Help Desk• Computer Labs Hours and Location• Printing• Deep Freeze• Software Training• AV Equipment• Tablet PC Cart

Help DeskHelp Desk• Ext. 5911• help_desk@css.edu• Tower 2400 Hallway• Student Technology Assistants (TAs)• TAs are here for any questions you may

have– Computer problems– ResNet questions– Printer problems– AV equipment checkout

Help Desk HoursHelp Desk Hours

• Regular Computer Labs– Monday-Thursday: 7AM-Midnight– Friday: 7AM-5PM– Saturday: 9AM-6PM– Sunday: Noon-Midnight

Computer Labs  Computer Labs  • Teagle Lab - T2412 - this lab is used frequently for

classes during the day. • Micro Lab - T2410 - this lab is not used for classes. • CIS lab - T2420 - this lab is used frequently for classes

during the day. • 24-Hour Lab - T14 - this lab is available 24 hours a day 7

days a week. • Science Commons Lab - S3114- this lab is not used for

classes. • Library Lab - this lab is on the main floor of the Library. • Somers Hall Lab - this lab is only available to residents of

Somers Hall.

Printing in Computer LabsPrinting in Computer Labs

• Printing metering in computer labs– 250 Free B&W printouts– 3¢ a page after– 50 ¢ a page for all color printouts

• Scanners– Available in each computer lab– Text and Image scanning

Deep Freeze Program Deep Freeze Program • Do NOT save anything

to the C:\ drive on the lab computers.

• Wipes out any programs that have been added or customized changes that have been made to the computer.

• Ensures that everyone will see the same items and settings on the computer each time they log in.

Software TrainingSoftware Training• http://www2.css.edu/app/training• Windows• MS Office Suite 2003 • GroupWise• Netscape

Audio Video EquipmentAudio Video Equipment• http://www.css.edu/x1734.xml • Technology Classrooms

– LCD projectors– PC– VCR/DVD player– Training Video Click to open in windows media player.

• Call the Help Desk for reservations

Tablet PC CartTablet PC Cart• 24 Tablet PC’s • Wireless ready• Turn any room into a computer lab• Available in Science and Tower Hall• Please call the Help Desk for

reservations

Tablet PC Cart Checkout Tablet PC Cart Checkout ProceduresProcedures

• Faculty and Staff must pick up the cart– You will need to sign and note all equipment

present.

• Do not leave cart unattended• Students must sign for tablet used• Tablets are to be returned to their

respective slots• Make sure tablet pens are not missing• Help TA push cart back

Network BasicsNetwork Basics• Novell Network• Logging into the Network• Changing your password• Network Drives• Wireless Network

Novell NetworkNovell Network• A network is a series of computers

connected together. • Novell Netware

– Network drives access– Network software access– GroupWise Email

Logging into the NetworkLogging into the Network• User ID: First initial plus up to 7 letters of

your last name with no spaces– Username look up:

http://www2.css.edu/app/depts/IT/computer_accounts/account_lookup/

• Password: CSS ID number

Changing Your Network Changing Your Network PasswordPassword

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del on the keyboard 2. Click on the Change Password button 3. Type your old password (note: you will not see

any characters as you type your password). 4. Type your new password twice as prompted. 5. Use your new password at your next login.

Note: Your GroupWise password will change also.

Network DriveNetwork Drive• K: drive (Personal drive)

– Save all of your work here!– 100 MB of space – Look for UserID or K:– Private and secure– Information is backed up every night

Network DriveNetwork Drive• R: drive (Shared)

– Do not save personal items here– Accessible to all network users– Look for Global or R:– Backed up every night

Wireless NetworkWireless Network• Tower

– Storms Den– Computer Labs (2400 hallway)– IT Area (1100 hallway)

• Science– Commons Area

• 3rd floor • 1st floor

• Look for this sign

GroupWise EmailGroupWise Email• Changing your password• Receiving/reading email• Sending an email• Deleting in GroupWise

Changing your GroupWise Changing your GroupWise passwordpassword

1. Click on Tools2. Choose Options3. Double-click on the Security icon4. Type your old password (note: you will not see

any characters as you type your password). 5. Type your new password twice as prompted. 6. Use your new password at your next login.

Note: Your Novell Network password will change also.

Reading Your EmailReading Your Email• The small envelope icons on each line

indicate whether an e-mail item has been read or not (open envelopes have been read, closed have not).

Sending an EmailSending an Email1. Click the Create New Mail

button on the toolbar 2. Type the name of the

recipient(s) in the To: box. 3. Press the Tab key to move

to the Subject: field. 4. Type the subject of the

message.  5. Press the Tab key to move

to the Message: field. 6. Type the message. 7. Click the Send button on

the top to send the message.

Deleting EmailDeleting Email• To delete a message after reading it, while the

message is still open, click the Delete button located in the lower right side of the message window.

• To delete a message while viewing all messages in the Mailbox or other folder, click the message to select it and press the Delete key on the keyboard.

Note: Either method sends the e-mail to the Trash folder. Messages remain in this folder until they are

automatically deleted after five days.

Daily AnnouncementsDaily Announcements• Come out twice daily at 10:00 AM

and 2:00 PM.• Send messages to "Students

Announcements." • The Daily Announcements cannot

comprehend attachments. • For sale items can be posted on the

web bulletin board

CSS Web PagesCSS Web Pages• Home Page• Faculty & Staff Page• Banner Web• GroupWise Web Access• NetStorage

CSS Home PageCSS Home Page

Visit the Faculty and Staff home page for links to resources at CSS.

www.css.edu

Banner WebBanner Webhttps://magnus2.css.edu:8000/pls/prod/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin

• Personal Information

• Pay Stubs

• Time Sheets

Banner Web is a system that allows you to access employee services on the Internet.

Faculty Members

Please Read

GroupWise Web AccessGroupWise Web Accesshttps://gweb2.css.edu/servlet/webacc

You can access your email from the Internet.

GroupWise Features:

•Email

•Calendar

•Tasks

•Notes

NetStorageNetStoragehttps://rweb.css.edu/

Use NetStorage to access your K: and R: drives from the Internet.

EndEnd Thank you for taking the time to look

at the Campus Computing Orientation. If you have additional questions or need assistance, please call the Help Desk at x5-911.