Staff Induction Log On Credentials & Security Resources Web Applications / Software LanSchool Projectors / Cameras / Printing Laptops / WiFi

Credentials Encryption password first Network user name: jmura.st Default password is: (secret) Change defaults ASAP Other credentials – try to stick to same user name as network

Strong Passwords 11 characters or more required Mixture of upper and lower case Include numbers Include 'special' characters e.g. !$%&*-_? No dictionary words Checker at: – passwords/checker.aspx?WT.mc_id=Site_Link CHECKER

Phishing Example From: Tech Support Date: 21 June :49:10 BST To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Tech ITS Dear user, Your web mail has been blocked due to spammed mails and you can no longer send out mails, click on Reactivate my account to restore your spam filter so you could start sending and receiving mails. Thank you. Tech ITS

Addresses addresses follow general pattern of: manorschool.northants.sch.uk When duplicate names exist an 01 is generally appended e.g. manorschool.northants.sch.uk

Home Page

Available Software MS Office 2010 Internet Explorer 11 SIMS Specialist department software (by request) Software can only be installed by ICT team

What is LanSchool? Control and monitor all PCs in a room Take control of a PC Apply restrictions Keep students on task

LanSchool Console

Drive Letters

P Drive Two folders –Staff → Templates / SOW / Minutes etc. –Students → Shared information, visible but not changeable by students

P Drive Folders

T Drive

SIMS.net The start short cut will always work: –start → All Programs → SIMS Applications → SIMS. net –The first log on will provide an opportunity to change the password

SIMS Updates One major update per quarter Support will warning prior to update Do not interrupt the upgrade process Let the upgrade finish If the upgrade fails, contact the ICT team

Using Projectors The school has fixed projectors in most class rooms Two projectors for loan

Fixed Projectors Applying CPL to save the day... Connections Projector Laptop

WIN + P Hold the Windows key and press P to cycle between screen outputs

Cameras We have a range of digital cameras available for loan Point and shoot Will shoot stills and video

Printing At the PC, print as normal Enter departmental code when prompted Go to copier and release job Step-by-step procedure and video on Documentation web site: –Hardware → Printers → Store Mode Printing VIDEO

Synchronisation My Documents is synchronised Limited to 300MB Common problems: –iTunes –My Pictures –File sharing –CD\DVD copying –Database files –No network connection

C:\Data Use for: –Downloads from Internet or other media –Shared work Do not use for: –Personal work Caveat: –Backup this folder yourself!

Backups You are responsible for your own data Good for backups: –CD\DVD writeable media –External (USB) hard drives Not advisable: –USB memory stick –Doing nothing!

The Wireless Network

Wireless Problems Not a perfect solution as frequencies are in an unlicensed area of spectrum Low signal Roaming Interference from microwaves, baby monitors, neighbouring WiFi etc. Always close SIMS and save files before moving

Thank You This and other information can be found at the ICT support web site: