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Every computer, printer, PDA, or any other device that connects to the UT
network must be registered in order to access the network. The first time
you try to access the network you will have to go through the initial
registration process. Then, there will be an annual revalidation process
just to update any information that may have changed. This process allows
us to better protect our network and all our users from virus attacks. It also
allows us to remove the Social Security Number from our database, which is a
security benefit for every user on campus.
All devices must go through the registration process mentioned above, however
Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers will also run the UT Security Tool.
This security tool will make sure your McAfee VirusScan is up to date, and it
will also install some of the more important Windows operating system patches.
After running this tool, there is another step in the process. You must
then register the computer, by giving the demographics of the device and owner.
*** NOTE of interest: If you have a device, such as a laptop, that has a wireless
card as well as a wired card, then you will have to go through this process
twice. You must complete this process once for every network connection
you have. For Windows 2000 and XP users, you will only have to run the Security
Tool once for both cards as long as both cards are registered within 3 days of
running the Security Tool.
You should only register machines in your name for which you are responsible.
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