Note: The information below is a new requirement as of Fall 2004.

Beginning with the Fall 2004 semester, ALL DORMITORY RESIDENTS who would like TO CONNECT A COMPUTER TO THE UNIVERSITY NETWORK via the network connections in their rooms MUST have their machines CERTIFIED as NETWORK READY by Information Systems and Services (ISAS).

To avoid the presence and adverse impact of viruses, Trojan horses, and worm infections, the University must maintain as clean a network environment as possible. Towards this end, ISAS will provide software tools and assistance to all dormitory residents who want to access the University Network and whose machines meet the minimum connectivity standards found on the “Academic Computing Services PC Support Requirements Sheet.”

Specifically, ISAS will provide the following software at no charge:

1. Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 1 for PCs
   (This is the preferred operating system)
   Service Pack 2 (AKA: Release Candidate 2) for Windows XP also available.
2. Microsoft Windows 2000
3. Symantec Antivirus - Version 8.1 (for Windows and the MAC)

Operating System upgrades for the MAC are not available and will not be provided.

There is a comprehensive list of additional software available which is posted on the Howard University Website at: http://www.howard.edu/technology/isas/softwaredistribution/extended/applications.htm
This additional software is available at the iLab to all students at no charge.

PC Network Certification will take place through September 30, 2004 in the iLab daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM beginning Tuesday, August 17, 2004.

There are three avenues to achieve Network Certification:

Avenue One – Fast Track Certification
This process may take up to 2 days

1. The Dorm Resident must own a machine which meets the minimum connectivity specifications and is in good working order.
2. Student must backup or copy on to a removal storage medium all files that are to be kept. ISAS will not be responsible for the recovery of any files.
3. Bring you computer to the iLab and allow ISAS staff to reformat your hard disk.
4. ISAS will then install the Windows XP operating system.
5. ISAS will install Symantec Antivirus Version 8.1
6. ISAS will install upon request:
   1. Installation of Open Office Suite
   2. Installation of Visio 2002
   3. Installation of Project 2002
7. Network Certification Granted
1. Machine is tagged
2. Machine is entered into the Certification Database

Avenue Two – Slow Track Certification
This process may take up to 3 days

1. The Dorm Resident must own a machine which meets the minimum connectivity specifications and is in good working order.
2. Student must backup or copy on to a removal storage medium all files that are to be kept. ISAS will not be responsible for the recovery of any files.
3. Allow ISAS to “Clean” your PC
   1. if an inordinate amount of viruses are found Avenue One will be recommended.
   2. at this point you may also opt for Avenue 3.
   3. Some files and or programs may have to be deleted if they can not be cleaned.
   4. ISAS will not be responsible for the recovery of any files.
4. ISAS will install Antivirus Version 8.1
5. Network Certification Granted
   1. Machine is tagged
   2. Machine is entered into the Certification Database

Avenue Three – Self Clean Submission for Certification

1. The Dorm Resident must own a machine which meets the minimum connectivity specifications and is in good working order
2. Dorm resident completes ISAS Request Forms for Symantec AntiVirus program, and either Windows XP or Windows 2000 and any associated upgrades.
3. Backup or copy on to a removal storage medium all files that you want to keep.
4. Dorm resident self cleans PC.
5. Dorm Resident updates operating system.
6. Dorm Resident submits personal computer for inspection by ISAS Team.
7. If rejected:
   1. Use Avenue One
      - or -
   2. Start again following Step 2 through Step 4 until the pc is accepted and receives a tag
8. If accepted, Network Certification Granted
   1. Machine is tagged
   2. Machine is entered into the Certification Databas