Annual Computer Deployment 2018

Deployment Timeline December-January January -February Validate Equipment List January -February Bid Leasing February - March Complete Equipment List Software List Bid Equipment March - April Order Equipment Build Image Create Schedule April – June Begin Delivery and Collection of Equipment

UM Computer Refresh What to Expect Tips on Getting Ready For Your Refresh Make a list of software/programs that you will use on your computer. If the software is not supplied by IS&T, we will need to be provided the software and license agreement. Make sure that you have all of you files and documents saved to Box. If you do not have Box Sync installed, please contact the Solution Center.

UM Computer Refresh What to Expect Pre-Refresh Audit Our technician will schedule a time to audit your equipment. This will include confirming specialized software/programs, mapped drives, printers and email archives. Computer Setup/Appointment Scheduling Our technicians will configure and install software prior to the scheduled appointment. IS&T will contact each person to schedule your installation appointment.

UM Computer Refresh What to Expect Installation Appointment We expect your refresh to take 1-3 hours depending on the details involved. Employee must be present the entire scheduled time. If the employee cannot stay, the appointment will have to be rescheduled. The technician will install your new computer and transfer current user settings, i.e. printers, bookmarks, mapped drives, and Outlook archive if applicable. Once the installation/configuration is completed, the employee will be asked to confirm that all requested programs/files are accessible.

UM Computer Refresh What to Expect Old Equipment The technician will remove all old equipment at the end of the appointment. IS&T will handle the process of returning leased equipment and/or selling old equipment.