How Do I Log On? . What About An NT Password? . Where Is My File Server? .Why NT? . What Programs Do I Have? . Where Are My Files? . What About My Other Programs, and Netscape Plug-ins? . How Do I Learn More About NT?

How do I log on?

• You may see a screen that says, "It is now safe to turn off your computer," with a "Restart" button instead of the "Begin Logon" box. If so, click the "Restart" button and then start these instructions with the next step.
  
  
• Press Control-Alt-Delete to log onto any NT computer.
  
  
• This brings up a "Logon Information" screen.
  
  
• Enter in your Userid where propted for a User name.
  
  
• Enter in your NT password when prompted for Password.
  • If you wish to change your NT Password click here .
• Domain should always say, "NT-NSU."
  
  
• Click OK or press the Enter key.
  
  
• You will be logged onto the NT network.

What about an NT password?

You will need an NT password to use your system. We will show you what it is and how to use it.

Where is my file server?

NSUnet is changing from the Novell file operating system to Microsoft NT 4.0. You now logon to one NT network that serves the whole campus. Your data has been moved from your Novell account to your new network file area, Drive L:.

Why NT?

NT has proven to be stable and reliable. NT also offers a level of file security not available on Windows 95 or 98. One standard operating system is better supported than multiple operating systems.

What programs do I have?

These are the campus standards being installed:

Where are my files?

Network storage areas are the home for all documents previously on your PC. Files for the faculty and staff are stored on a network filer called Employee. Files for students are stored on a network filer called Student. The filers are networked, secured and backed-up. Being networked allows you to access your data anywhere on campus. Security comes from the assurance that your data is only available to you via your NT password. Data on the filers is backed up hourly. Files and programs are stored in the following areas:

I: is the transfer area on the student filer on which faculty members can create and place files in their own folders. These files are then available for students to copy. I: is available to all faculty and students.

J: is the location of programs that run from the Employee Filer. Some programs are only available to certain employees. J: is available to all faculty and staff.

K: is the location of programs that run from the Student Filer. K: is available to all faculty and students.

L: is the default location of your data files. A MyFiles folder contains documents created with campus standard programs. A Netscape folder on the L: drive holds your email, bookmarks, and address book. Every faculty, staff, and student has total control over their account on the L: drive. Files and folders can be created, copied, moved and deleted by the account user. If you need to logon to NT in a different office, your data files are still available to you on the L: drive. If in the unlikely event your PC becomes corrupted, your PC can be completely rebuilt in about two and one half hours. L: is available to faculty, staff, and students.

What about my other programs, and Netscape plug-ins?

Generally, the campus standard software allows you to conduct University business. If you require other software to be reinstalled and have the software, call the Help Desk at x5678 and request assistance.

How do I learn more about NT?

NT training classes are currently being offered by the Microcomputing Services Center in the NET building on the third floor. Kip Finnegan is coordinating this effort. Call extension 5678 for scheduling. NT training is also available on-line. Choose Start, Programs, NSU Employee Software and double click this icon.