OIT Client Servies - Setup UTA Machines

Setting Up UTA Machines - for DST and Associates ONLY

Check Completed Items
	If you reimaged the machine, these instructions pick up immediately where the reimaging Instructions leave off. Important: Once Ghost has applied the image and rebooted the computer, remove the image disk from the CD-ROM drive immediately to avoid booting from it. Log into the local machine with the special administrator username and password.
	Apply Software and Security Updates
	Rebuilds made with a Universal Image Install the WindowsXP-KB927891-v3-x86-ENU.exe \\microsys\public\wsus-detect-download. Also available at Microsoft http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927891. Reboot. Run Symantec LiveUpdate. Customized Windows Updates (uncheck IE 7 download) Rebuilds made from scratch Plug in network cable and run updates Install any and all need hardware drivers Subscribe to WSUS at http://www.uta.edu/oit/cs/antivirus_sus/sus/wsus.exe. If this results in Windows OS slowing down or freezing, install Microsoft fix available at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916089/ and http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927891. Customized Windows Updates (uncheck IE 7 download) Install Office, then run Microsoft Office Updates Install SEP11 from file:///K:/Information Security Office/SEP-UTA-Managed-W32-11.0.2020.56-20080820.exe Run Symantec LiveUpdate. Install Adobe Reader
	Update Administrator Group
	Right-click on My Computer > Manage > browse to Local Users & Groups > select Groups > double-click on the Administrator and add the following: uta\microsys. This group must be added to allow our technicians to work on the machines if need arises *uta\NetID_of_ownerofmachine. Check with the Department Associate, Administrative Assistant, or other full-time employee if the owner of the machine is a student before adding him/her as an administrator. uta\NetID_of _associate* (see list of associates) If needed, create additional local administrator account(s) in the administrator group. Click OK > enter uta\NetID and password when prompted > exit Computer Management > restart the machine. Log into the UTA domain (as yourself).
	Enable remote desktop
	Right-click My Computer > Remote > Remote Desktop
	Set Power Options on Desktop PCs (not on laptops)
	Go to Control Panel > Power Options > Power Schemes > Always On; Then, go to the Hibernate tab > uncheck* Enable Hibernate > click OK* Go to Control Panel > Network Connections > double-click the LAN icon > Properties > Configure > Power Management > uncheck Allow this computer to turn off this device to save power > click OK > close Network Connections.>.
	Have client log onto the computer (this will cache the user's profile and allow you to update and make changes to their profile)
	Power Options on laptops (Can be user determined, ask client preferences)
	Install Printers (as requested)
	Setup Laptop Auxiliary Network Connections (i.e. VPN) (If requested)
	Setup Outlook, connect to the personal folders (.pst), and setup printers.
	If Not Using Universal Image!
	Add Machine to the UTA Domain (if not using Universal Image)
	Notes: Not everyone has the rights to manage computers on the UTA domain. To make sure computer names do not conflict with each other, always use the following naming convention: DeptCode + UTAInv#, for example OIT012345, ACCT012345. Check department code list if you are not sure what the department code is. Servers cannot be added to the UTA domain. Enter uta\NetID and your password when prompted for login during the process of adding or removing machines to or from the domain. Associates only: go to https://eservices.uta.edu/managecomputer. Login with uta\NetID and your password. Remove the machine and then add it back. Follow the computer naming conventions. Check department code list if you are not sure what the department code is. Log into the local machine with the special administrator username and password. Right-click on My Computer > Properties > Computer Name tab > select Change. Enter a computer name: DeptCode + UTAInv#, for example OIT012345, ACCT012345. Select Domain and type uta. Click OK. Enter uta\NetID and your password when prompted. Click OK for the following prompts except when prompted to restart - do not restart yet.
	Enable remote desktop
	Right-click My Computer > Remote > Remote Desktop
	Install Software (if not using Universal Image)
	Microsoft Office 2003 Installer Adobe Reader 8 Installer Hummingbird HostExplorer 2007 OpenConnect Security Wrapper (OSW) Google Toolbar
	Setup Internet Explorer (if not using Universal Image)
	Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > set http://www.uta.edu as the Home Page. Add http://www.uta.edu/oit/clientservices and http://www.uta.edu/oit as Favorites.
	Customize Taskbar Settings (if not using Universal Image)
	Right-click in taskbar area and choose Properties. Uncheck Lock the taskbar. Uncheck Hide inactive icons. Check Show Quick Launch. Click on Start Menu tab and select Classic Start Menu. Click on Customize, check Display Logoff, uncheck Use Personalized Menus. Click OK, Apply, OK.
	Remove Programs from Startup Folder in Programs (if not using Universal Image)
	Delete Outlook Express Delete Microsoft Office
	Set Power Options on Desktop PCs (not on laptops) (if not using Universal Image)
	Go to Control Panel > Power Options > Power Schemes > Always On; Then, go to the Hibernate tab > uncheck* Enable Hibernate > click OK* Go to Control Panel > Network Connections > double-click the LAN icon > Properties > Configure > Power Management > uncheck Allow this computer to turn off this device to save power > click OK > close Network Connections.>.
	Empty the Recycle Bin (if not using Universal Image)
	Apply Settings to Default User (if not using Universal Image)
	Restart and boot up into Safe Mode with Networking (hit F8 during startup) Log into the local machine with the administrator account. Open Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View > select Show All... > minimize the window. Right-click on My Computer > Properties > Advanced > choose Settings under User Profiles > click on your NetID > click Copy To > click Browse under Copy Profiles To > go to C:\Documents and Settings\Default User > OK > click Change under the Permitted to Use > type in everyone > click Check Names > OK > OK. Reopen Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View > select Do Not Show Hidden Files and Folders.

If Not Using Universal Image!