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Computer set up checklist

  • Schedule an appointment
  • Back up the data from local drive(s) (if needed: document files, also for DOCOM user: Netscape bookmarks, configuration files, Desktop and Start Menu, etc.)
  • Verify printer settings and drive mapping ( optional for DOCOM new NT user)
  • Place UF decal on a new computer (if available)
  • Verify that computer system has an entry in inventory database and create or modify if necessary
  • Ghost computer or create a new ghost image and back it up on the network
  • Register NIC for DHCP services and test IP ( if necessary)
  • Transfer the backup data and configure the desktop if necessary ( Netscape bookmarks and settings, network properties, desktop shortcuts, etc.)
  • Install custom applications (if necessary)
  • Set up computer at customer’s desk
  • Set up any additional external devices and install required software
  • Login to the network using customer’s user ID
  • Configure the desktop ( if applicable run ZenWorks applications, verify the desktop settings, drives mapping, device drivers, applications, shortcuts, etc.)
  • Install printer drivers and test printing
  • Install any additional custom applications
  • Introduce and inform customer about any changes on the desktop ( OS, new applications, mapping, new email address, etc.)
  • Inform customer about ITC home page, ‘New User Setup’ on CS page, phone number and email address (if necessary)
  • Assist customer during first login to the network ( if necessary)

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