Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Facilitate centralized desktop administration.
- Assist with maintaining desktop software licensing compliance.
- Ensure all computers meet minimum security requirements.
Entities Affected by this Policy
Entities affected by this policy include 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ employees.
Who Should Read this Policy
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ employees who use a university-issued computer should read this policy.
Policy
Policy
All university-issued computers will be connected to a centralized computer management system.
Refer to the Office of Information Technology’s Policies and Procedures web page at for additional information, including how to request an exception to this policy.
Contacts
Refer to the Office of Information Technology’s for a list of individuals who can answer questions about the policy.
Contacts
Definitions
- Centralized Computer Management
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The management of university-owned computers remotely. Automates regular computer support activities such as deploying critical security updates for operating systems and applications; installing software; and tracking inventory for each connected computer.
- Computer
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Any university-issued desktop or laptop listed as property of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/NSHE on the university inventory list, regardless of whether the desktop or laptop is properly labeled or tagged as such.
- Minimum Security Requirements
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Computer system is kept updated to current OIT-approved levels and anti-virus software is installed, active, and using the most current virus definitions.