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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Laptop Setup Guide
Overview
The BYOD Laptop Setup Guide is targeted toward students active in the School of Business BYOD elearning Program.
Content covered in this guide is part of the course requirements for Business Productivity Tools and
Technology.
The purpose of this guide is to provide users with one-click access to BYOD e-learning processes and
procedures; commonly-asked questions; and troubleshooting tips. Its goal is to enable users to:
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Maximize use of the School of Business network & Internet resources.
Encourage independence in respect to computer technology.
Course requirements – most courses/classes will require use of your laptop and all students are
expected to have minimal competencies.
Be informed of procedural changes in a timely manner.
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Student resources and information
 Laptop Basics
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Usage Guidelines
Suggested Accessories
 Network Access
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User Account Overview
Wireless Network Connectivity
Wireless Network Disconnect Procedure
VPN Network Connectivity
VPN Network Disconnect Procedure
Smartphones and Tablets
Shut Down Options
Change Password
Access Problems
 Network Resources
H: drive
O: drive
Map a Network Drive
Printing Policies & Quota
Map a Printer
Printing Problems
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Anti-Virus Protection
Anti-Spyware Scanning
Data File Back-ups
Lock Your Laptop Screen
Microsoft Windows Updates
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 Security Practices
Email
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Account Overview
Mailbox Quotas
Netiquette Tips
Attachments
Remote Access
 Online Resources
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Useful Links
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e-Learning Self Study/Resource Rooms
The following rooms may be accessed between 7:00am – 9:00pm 7 days
a week providing a class is not scheduled in that room.
Locations
Senator Burns
Crandell
Aldred Centre
H101
H103
H105
H107
H108
H109 (this is a printing and
study area open during
building hours)
H110
H111
H114
J109
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8 Floor Classrooms
9th Floor Classrooms
G133
G136
G137
G138
G139
G140
G142
G143
G144
G148
C200 (this is a printing and
study area open during
building hours)
e-Learning Services Desk
Location
Senator Burns
Stan Grad Centre
Crandell
Aldred Centre
N910
Room MB004
Room G130
Room CA200
e-Learning Services Desk Phone: 403.284.HELP (4357)
Website: e-Learning Services
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Hours of Operation: Business Technical Support
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Laptop Basics: Usage Guidelines
The following guidelines were established to govern the ethical use of SAIT's computer, network and
classroom resources in e-learning. They are intended to both encourage, and ensure, that those
resources are used entirely for legitimate educational purposes only. SAIT students must at all times
comply with these guidelines, and SAIT faculty and staff are encouraged to enforce them without
exception. These guidelines are not intended to replace the Academic Regulations as published in the
SAIT calendar. In cases where there may be conflict between the two, the Academic Regulations will
prevail.
You are required to familiarize yourself with the SAIT Acceptable Use Policy for computer systems
(hardware, software, and/or network facilities) and SAIT e-Learning Usage responsibilities (listed below).
You also need to ensure you meet the BYOD Minimum Laptop Requirements. Knowing your
responsibilities will ensure that your BYOD e-learning experience is a rewarding one.
While in class…
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Turn off cell phones.
Disable chat programs.
Do not use printer in class while the instructor is lecturing.
Game playing and recreational use of the Internet is prohibited during class.
Only appropriate business content on desktop backgrounds and screen savers – see the
SAIT Acceptable Use Policy.
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No food or drink allowed in any classrooms/labs.
It is strongly recommended you access SAIT network resources, (H: and O: drives, Internet, printers)
using an Ethernet connection, especially when taking online assessments (tests).
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Laptop Basics: Hardware and Software Requirements
One of the biggest e-learning advantages is having a powerful productivity tool, your laptop, to help you
succeed in your studies. As with any tool, it is important to know what it does, how it works, and how to
care for and maintain it properly. Be certain to read your laptop’s user guide. This manual provides
valuable information in respect to utilizing your laptop's tools and resources to their full potential.
The minimum laptop requirements for laptops in the BYOD Program are:
BYOD is for all new students starting in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Business
Administration diploma (full-time). The minimum laptop requirements for BYOD are:
Hardware
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Intel I5 processor
250 GB Hard Drive
6 GB RAM
Minimum resolution of 1280
X 720
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet port or adaptor
Windows 7 or higher
(required due to software
requirements)
Internal or external DVD
drive is recommended for
textbook software
The minimum expected cost
for these hardware
requirements will range from
$600 - $800
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Windows 7 or higher operating
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Up-to-date Antivirus and Mal Ware
software protection
Office 365 is available to BYOD
students for the Fall semester. Refer
to our guide for more details.
Program specific software is
included with textbook purchases.
Stay tuned for further details.
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Laptop Basics: Suggested Accessories
Physical laptop lock
It is recommended you obtain a laptop lock that will utilize the
existing security slot in your laptop. It is a one-piece unit to attach
your laptop to a desk or other stationery object to prevent theft. The
lock may be combination or key and provides only limited theft
security. Never leave your laptop unattended or in your locker.
USB mouse laptop
It is recommended that a USB mouse be obtained for use with your
laptop. Using a mouse, rather than the touchpad, to navigate and
perform complex tasks in specific software applications increases
accuracy and efficiency.
Dongle
A dongle is a device that typically connects to a laptop USB port and
can serve as an adapter. For example, if your laptop does not have
an Ethernet port, you can purchase, an Ethernet dongle.
Please mute your volume during class time as music and other forms
of audio may be distracting to your classmates. You may wish to
have a set of headphones or ear buds should you want to listen to
audio available during class time.
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Network Access: User Account Overview
A user account is required in order to utilize SAIT's network, intranet and Internet resources and remains
valid throughout your association with SAIT. The SAIT user account allows access to network resources
(printers, network drives, email, the wireless network, VPN).
If you meet one of the following criteria, an account will be issued to you:
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Full-time or part-time student status
Alumni, with valid identification
Students are automatically issued an account upon registration at SAIT.
SAIT Network User Name and Password
For your convenience your SAIT network User Name and Password are created based on your SAIT
Student ID and your birthday:
User
Account
Student
User Name Student Identification Number without the leading zeroes. For example... if your Student
ID Number is 000123456; then your user name is 123456.
Password* Your initial password is your birth date. It must be input in the following order YYMMDD. For example... if your birth date is January 25, 1989; then your password is
890125.
* Upon logging on to the network for the first time, you must change your network password for
security purposes as soon as possible.
Receipt of a network access account is a privilege. You are required to read and comply with SAIT's
Acceptable Use Policy. Consequences of improper use may include but are not limited to: suspension or
loss of computer privileges, suspension, expulsion, employment termination, legal action, and/or
criminal charges.
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Network Access: Wireless Network Connectivity
To setup access to SAIT's wireless network and utilize its resources via Wi-Fi, follow the procedures
below:
1. Ensure your wireless adapter is turned on.
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon.
3. Select sait-secure from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
a Click the Connect button (Check to connect automatically).
b Click OK to any message you may see.
c Open your favorite browser and go online to http://wireless.sait.ca/.
Set up SAIT – Secure Wireless access
2. Click on the link:
>>> Set up SAIT Secure Wireless automatically using Quicksetup tool <<<
On the SAIT Secure Wireless Quick Setup Tool page click on the link:
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3. You will see a window similar to this:
4. Read the End-User License Agreement
5. Click on the check box located in the lower right-hand corner to accept the End-User License
Agreement and click the Start button.
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Install Cloudpath XpressConnect
6. Click on the Install button at the bottom of the page on the information bar.
Note:  It is recommended that you click on the manual download page link if you experience
problems with the Cloudpath XpressConnect automatic installation.
7. You might see a Security Warning message; click Yes to allow Windows to install
Cloudpath XpressConnect.
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a. Connect to the Network: Replace 000000 with your User Name, your Student ID
without the leading zeroes. Use your current network password for your Password. If you
have not changed your network password, (your email password), it is your birthday
YYMMDD.
8. Click Continue
9. Once Cloudpath XpressConnect is loaded you will receive notification that you are “Successfully
connected”:
10. Check your Wi-Fi connection. You should be connected to sait-secure
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Network Access: Wireless Disconnect Procedure
Disconnecting ensures that no one else can access SAIT’s network and Internet resources using your
account. Remember - you are responsible for your user account. If someone else gains access to SAIT’s
network and violates its user policies, it is you that will be held responsible.
Once you have finished your laptop session, it is extremely important to disconnect from the network.
When you disconnect from the network, you close your user account but the laptop remains on for easy
access the next time you wish to log on to SAIT’s network.
To disconnect your user account, follow the disconnect procedure below:
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Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar.
2. Click on the sait-secure- Wi-Fi link.
3. Click the Disconnect button to complete the process.
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Network Access: VPN Network Connectivity
Use VPN to connect SAIT's network off-campus and access its resources (H: and O: drives, network
printers). Follow the procedures below to setup a SAIT VPN connection:
1. Ensure you have Internet access.
2. Open your favorite browser and access SAIT VPN at http://vpn.sait.ca/. If you are using Edge,
Click on the More button
and select Open with Internet Explorer from the shortcut menu).
3. Click on the STUDENT ACDM link.
Login using your SAIT network ID, (your Student ID without the leading zeroes). Password is your
current network password. If you have not changed your network password, (your email password),
it is your birthday YYMMDD.
4. Once you are logged in, the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client installation will start immediately.
Note: If you experience problems with the automatic installation, you can click on the link to
manually install the program.
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5. You might see a similar Security message, if so, click the Allow button to continue the
installation.
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6. Once the installation is complete you will see a similar screen. It will indicate that your laptop is
connected.
7. The first time you connect to the SAIT network using Cisco AnyConnect you must select the
correct domain.
a Click on the Cisco AnyConnect icon. (In the Start Menu or in the Notification area).
8. If your computer is connected to anyconnect.sait.ca. Click the Disconnect button.
9. Select Student_ACDM from the drop down menu. Click the Connect button.
10. If you manually installed Cisco AnyConnect or Authentication fails type vpn.sait.ca/student in
the domain name textbox. Click the Connect button.
b. Enter your network ID, (your Student ID without the leading zeroes). Use your current
network password for Password. If you have not changed your network password, (your
email password), Password is your birthday YYMMDD.
11. and click OK.
12. Once you are connected to the SAIT network via VPN do the following to connect to your H: and
O: drives: (See instructions below).
a Click the Start button | Computer or File Explorer
b If you have previously mapped your network drives, you will see the icons for your H:
and O: drives with a red x (indicating that they are not connected)
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Double-click on the network drive icon to connect it. The network drive should open.
 If a network drive does not open, right-click on the network drive’s icon and select
Disconnect from the short-cut menu.
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Then map the network drive.
If you have problems installing or using VPN refer to the SAIT VPN User Guide or go to or contact
a Technical Service Desk for assistance.
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1. Enter your Username (Student ID without the leading zeroes) and your current network
password, (your email password). If you have not yet changed your network password,
Password is your birthday YYMMDD. Click OK.
2. Once you are connected to the SAIT network via VPN do the following to connect to your H: and
O: drives:
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Click the Start | Computer or File Explorer | This PC
If you have previously mapped your network drives you will see the icons for your H: and O:
drives with a red x (indicating that they are not connected)
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Double-click on the network drive icon to connect it. The network drive should open.
 If a network drive does not open, right-click on the network drive’s icon and select
Disconnect from the short-cut menu.
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Then map the network drive.
If you have problems installing or using VPN refer to the SAIT VPN User Guide or go to a
Services Desk for assistance.
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Network Access: Disconnect AnyConnect VPN Procedure
Disconnecting your VPN session ensures that no one else can access SAIT’s network and Internet
resources using your account. Remember - you are responsible for your user account. If someone else
gains access to SAIT’s network and violates its user policies, it is you that will be held responsible.
Once you have finished your laptop session, it is extremely important to disconnect from the network.
When you disconnect from the network, you close your user account but the computer remains on for
easy access the next time you wish to log on to SAIT’s network.
To disconnect a VPN connection:
Right-click on the AnyConnect icon and select VPN Disconnect from the shortcut menu.
Or
Click on the Cisco AnyConnect icon and click Disconnect.
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Network Access: Shut Down Options
There are several power options available to help you manage your information and your laptop. The
following information can help you choose which option to use when turning off your laptop. Please
refer to your laptop User Guide for instructions on how to perform these options.
Shut Down
Use this option to safely turn off your laptop instead of manually shutting it down.
Shutting down or turning off your laptop saves any Windows settings that you
changed and saves any unsaved information in memory to your hard disk.
 Restart
 Use this option to shut down your laptop and then automatically turn it back on. It's
a good idea to use this option whenever Windows recommends it; for example, to
finish installing important updates. Restarting saves any Windows settings that you
changed and saves information in memory to your hard disk. Note that, unlike
hibernation, your Desktop is not restored when your computer restarts.
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Tip: It is recommended you shut down your laptop if you are on campus and moving from floor-to-floor
or building-to-building or if you are going to put your laptop in a laptop bag. This will avoid losing
network resources (H: and O: drives, printing) or overheating if you are putting your laptop in a laptop
bag.
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Network Access: Change Your Network Password
After logging on to the network for the first time, you are required to change your user
account's network password. Setting a unique password ensures that your account remains
secure. Hackers using techniques such as: automated trial-and-error guessing; using a
dictionary list; or by employing a password cracker can easily obtain insecure passwords. To
prevent this from happening, you must create a strong password to protect your laptop and
the information stored on it.
The following guidelines will help you choose a secure password:
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Do select a unique password.
Do not use a password you are using elsewhere, such as your bank PIN number or your
password to another account.
Do not include any dictionary words (including foreign language dictionaries), names, words
spelled backwards, personal information, words with numbers attached to the beginning or the
end of the word, or keyboard sequences.
Your password must be between 8 -16 characters long. Combine uppercase letters, lower case
letters, numbers and symbols.
Symbols: (~`!@#$%^&*()+=_-{}[]\|:;”’?/<>,.)
Do not tell anyone your password or record it where others may see it.
It is a good idea to change your password regularly.
To change your user account's password via Office 365 Outlook, follow the instructions below:
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Open your favorite browser.
To connect to Office 365 Outlook, enter the following addresses in your browser:
https://outlook.office365.com/
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When you are prompted for a username and password, use your student email address and
your SAIT network password.
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SAIT email addresses are standardized with one naming convention for students and another for faculty
and staff. Below are naming conventions for each:
Account Type
Naming Convention
Student
[email protected]
Faculty & Staff
[email protected]
Tip: Be certain to input your first and last name exactly as it shown on your SAIT ID card. When more
than one email account holder has the same name, a middle initial is required.
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Use your current network password for your Password.
If you have not yet changed your email password, your password is your birthday YYMMDD.
For example...if your birthday is January 25, 1989, then your password is 890125.
5. Click Sign in.
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Go to Settings
> Password > Change password.
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Type your old password, and then type a new password and confirm it.
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Click Submit.
Your network password is now changed. It may take a few minutes to take effect. Once it is changed
you will be prompted to log in again to Office 365.
Very Important! Once you change your network password, you must change the password for your
sait-secure Wi-Fi connection. You may also be required to enter your new network password when
connecting to your mapped network drives (H and O). If you are accessing the SAIT network using
VPN, log off VPN immediately after changing your password and log back on to VPN using your
new password.
Forgot your password?
If you’ve forgotten your school account password ,click on the Can’t access your account? Link on the
Office 365 Outlook log in page.
Select Work or school account and follow the instructions.
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Network Access: Smartphones and Tablets
Personal smartphones and tablets can connect to the SAIT mail system but you will need a data plan or
wireless setup. While on campus, you can use sait-secure Wi-Fi to access your SAIT mailbox. To connect
to sait-secure Wi-Fi, go to wireless.sait.ca and follow the prompts to: Set up SAIT Secure Wireless | Users
with private computers, or all cellphone, tables, and other mobile devices.
To configure your device to connect to your SAIT mailbox follow the steps below:
Smartphone or Mac
Install the Microsoft Outlook app from either
the App Store or Google Play
Click Get Started
Click on the Exchange Tile
Blackberry 10 Exchange Active Sync
On the Blackberry 10 home screen, select
Settings.
On the Systems Settings page, select Accounts.
Select Add Account.
Select Email, Calendar, and Contacts. Then select
the menu icon beneath the Email Address box to
access advanced setup options.
Enter the following information:
Description: Account Name (eg. SAIT email).
Domain: Leave blank.
Email address: Type your full email address ([email protected]).
Username: Type your full email address.
Password: Type your email password. If you have not changed your email password, Password is
your birthday YYMMDD.
Server address: outlook.office365.com.
Click Next and Save.
Specify the information you want to sync (optional).
1. Go back to the main screen and Tap on the “Mail” Icon to confirm you are receiving your emails
on your phone.
2. Check Office365 Outlook on the web.
a. Go online to https://outlook.office365.com/ and log in.
b. Go to Settings | Mail | General | Mobile devices.
c. Your mobile device should be listed there.
d. If your mobile device is ever replaced, lost or stolen, remove it from the list as soon as
possible to avoid unauthorized access to your SAIT email.
Note: when connecting to the SAIT mail server, a mandatory passcode security policy will be applied
to your smart phone. Some features on your phone may be disabled as a result of the security
policies.
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Network Access: Access Problems?
Laptop users often take network access for granted. We assume that the network will always be
available when we need it. It can be very frustrating when one requires network access and cannot
connect to it. The good news is that most network access problems are easily resolved. Before heading
to a Services Desk for assistance, try one of the troubleshooting tips below.
Problem
Logon message... The system could not
you on.>
Account is locked out by the network
administrator.
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Troubleshooting Tip
 log Did you input your user name correctly? Students
must input their student identification number
without the leading zeroes. When logging into sait secure Wi-Fi, mysait.ca and Brightspace (D2L)
 Is the ACDM domain entered? Students must input
ACDM\###### (where ###### is their Student ID
 without the leading zeroes, when attempting to
map the H and O drive and network printers.
Your password must be typed using the correct
case. Make sure the Caps Lock key is not activated.
Resolution... Ensure you are logging on to the right
domain. Carefully input your user name and
password again.
 Three (3) unsuccessful attempts were made to log
on. (This will temporarily lock your account for 10
minutes). Wait the 10 minutes and try to login
again.
 Sometimes unsuccessful log on attempts originate
from mobile devices trying to connect to the
network via Wi-Fi. Remember to change the Wi-Fi
password on your mobile devices when you change
your network password.
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Your account is suspended for user policy violations.
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Customer Service has disabled your account.
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Resolution... Go to a Services Desk for assistance.
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Resolution... Go to a Services Desk to have your
password reset.
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Cannot connect to SAIT's network
resources.
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Refer to the applicable Network Resources pages in
this BYOD Laptop Setup Guide.
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Network Resources: H: Drive
H: drive is a network storage location that is backed up nightly and can be accessed in any computer lab,
the library, in faculty and staff work areas as well as through SAIT's Virtual Private Network (VPN) for
staff and students. It serves as a network storage facility with drive space allotted for each SAIT account
holder. Listed below are attributes of the H: drive:
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Storage capacity is virtual. If upper-limits, set by network administrators, is exceeded, messages
will be conveyed to the account holder via email.
Read/Write permissions.
Secure storage space that can be accessed only by the account holder.
Use the drive to back-up important academic data files.
Files and folders are backed up nightly and may be restored should you accidently delete a file
or folder or should a file or folder become corrupted. Go to a Services Desk for assistance in
recovering lost data.
To access and utilize your personal storage space on H: drive, follow the instructions below:
1. From the Start menu, select Computer/File Explorer
2. In the Network Location section, double-click on the H: drive icon to open it.
 The drive name is expressed as \\vfil4512.acdm.ds.sait.ca\h_student$\student_id  The
student id will display as your Student ID number without the leading zeroes.
 Tip: If you cannot see the H: drive icon in My Computer, click here for instructions to
manually map to the drive or check your network connection. If you are not connected
to the SAIT network, log back on.
3. Utilize your personal space on the H: drive to suit your needs. You may create a logical folder
structure to save important data files.
Suggested logical folder structure:
4. You may connect to your H: drive from home using VPN.
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Network Resources: O: Drive
O: Drive is a segment of SAIT's network that can be accessed on campus or through SAIT's Virtual Private
Network (VPN). It serves as a repository for:
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Course-specific data files and resources.
Course-specific assignment and project submissions.
School of Business account holders have restricted access to specific folders and subfolders on the O:
drive. Access permissions are determined by your account status; the school you belong to; and the
program you are registered in. O: drive permissions are set as follows:
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Students have Read Only access to selected School of Business and assigned instructor folders.
This allows you to read and copy files shared by your instructors. You cannot modify, move or
delete files.
To access the O: drive, follow the instructions below:
1. From the Start menu, select Computer/File Explorer
2. In the Network Location section, double-click on the O: drive icon to open it.
 The drive name is expressed as rootdfs on 'acdm.ds.sait.ca' (O:).
3. Tip: If you cannot see the O: drive icon in My Computer, click here for instructions to manually
map to the drive or check your network connection. If you are not connected to the SAIT
network, log back on.
4. Once opened, you see the O: drive's main folder structure.
5. To access the School of Business instructor folders, refer to the table below.
O: Drive
Folder
Path
Instructor |
O:\student\Business\Instructors\instructor name\share
Share
Copy the file you wish to submit to your instructor’s submit folder
O:\student\Business \Instructors\instructor name\submit
Instructor | Right-click on the Submit folder and paste the file
Note:You are not allowed to open an instructor’s submit folder. You only have
Submit
permission to paste files to it. You must therefore verify with your instructor that
your submitted file was received.
Tip: If you can only gain partial access to the above folders, it is likely that your user account permissions
are set incorrectly. Go to a Services Desk for assistance.
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Network Resources: Map a Network Drive
The first time you wish to access either the H: or the O: drives you must manually map them.
You can manually map to a network drive if the following criteria are met:
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You are logged on to the SAIT network either via Ethernet cable, Wi-Fi or VPN.
To manually map the H: drive, follow the instructions below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
From the Start menu, select Computer/File Explorer.
From the menu bar, Map Network Drive.
The Map Network Drive dialog box appears.
In the Drive field, input or select the drive letter -H:
In the Folder field, input the applicable server and share name of the resource.  To map to H:
drive, input the folder name:
\\vfil4512.acdm.ds.sait.ca\h_student$\###### where # are the Student ID number
without the leading zeroes.
6. Select the Reconnect at logon check box.
7. Select Connect using different credentials.
8. Click Finish.
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9. In the Windows Security window enter the following information:
 acdm\###### (where ####### is your Student ID without the leading zeroes)
 Your current network password (your email password). If you have not yet changed your
network password, Password is your birthday YYMMDD.
 Click the Remember my credentials checkbox . Click OK.
To manually map to O: drive, repeat steps 1-3.
10. At step 4 In the Drive field, input or select the drive letter - O:
11. At step 5 input the folder name:
\\acdm.ds.sait.ca\rootdfs
1. Repeat steps 6-9.
Tip: If you cannot access the requested drive(s) after finishing this process, go the nearest Services Desk
for assistance.
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Network Resources: Printing Policies & Quotas
Black and white laser printers are available for use in most computer labs across campus. As print
quotas and restrictions are in place, it is important to familiarize yourself with SAIT's printing policies.
Below is a summary list of these policies.
Students are issued a 1,000-page black laser print quota per semester at no cost. This is represented by
a dollar amount due to a cost difference between colour and black copy.
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Students are given a print quota for each term they are registered at SAIT. The print quota is
based on the Program of study in which a student is enrolled. Some print limits have been
adjusted based on identified student needs.
The quota is calculated as $0.10 per black & white sheet.
Colour printers are available in the Business Technology Centre on the 8th floor of the Burns
building.
Colour print deducts $1.00 per page from your print quota.
The print quota has no cash value; is non-refundable; and cannot be carried over from one
semester to another. Print quota is provided to be used to print course material for your class
work.
Additional print quota is available at the SAIT Bookstore in $10.00 increments. Unused
purchased quota will be carried over to the next term.
To give all students timely access to printing services, and to prevent accidental volume printing,
print limits are 20 pages per print job.
To periodically view your print quota, you may add a Print Balance icon to the Notification Area on the
task bar. To do this, you must be connected to the SAIT network. Go to the library or any e-Learning lab
and log on to the SAIT network using your Student ID without the leading zeros and your current
network password, (your email password). If you have not yet changed your network password,
Password is your birthday YYMMDD. Check your printing quota following the instructions below:
1. Go to O:\Student\Common\Apps\PCounter and double-click on the WBALANCE.EXE file to
install it.
2. Once this program is installed, you can double-click the icon in the Notification Area to see your
remaining balance. Hovering over the icon will also display the balance.
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Network Resources: Map a Printer
To print in a selected computer lab or other permissible location, you must first map to the printer.
Mapping is defined as pointing your laptop to a physical address on the network. This enables you to
connect to a printer from any computer lab and print to any other computer lab on campus. Once you
have mapped to a specific printer, it will remain on your laptop until you remove it.
To map to a printer, used by School of Business students, follow the instructions below:
1. For Windows 7: From the Start menu, type Run in the Search programs and files field.
2. Choose Run from the search results under Programs (It should appear at the top of the list)
3. The Run dialog box appears.
 In the Open field, input one of the following paths:
Building & Classrooms
Path
Senator Burns Building
\\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Stan Grad Centre MB and MC classrooms
\\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca
NJ Burns building wing classrooms
\\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Crandall building G classrooms
\\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Stan Grad Centre MD classrooms
\\prn251.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Johnson-Cobb Energy Centre KA classrooms
\\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Aldred Centre CA, CB classrooms
\\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca
4. Click OK.
5. If the Windows Security window appears:
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User name is acdm\###### (where ###### is your Student ID without the
leading zeroes).
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Password is your current network password, (your email password). If you have
not yet changed your network password, Password is your birthday YYMMDD
1. The specified Print Server window appears.
2. Scroll through the printer list; find the printer you want to map to; and then double-click on it.
 As each printer path is quite lengthy, concentrate on locating the room number in the
path. An example is shown below.
 Alternatively, type the room number in the Search box you locate the printer path
3. The newly installed Printer window appears.
4. Close the Printer window. You may print to the newly installed printer from any application.
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5. For Windows 8 and Higher: Press the Start button on the taskbar. Immediately type one of the
following paths and press Enter:
Building & Classrooms
Path
Senator Burns Building
\\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Stan Grad Centre MB and MC classrooms
\\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca
NJ Burns building wing classrooms
\\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Crandall building G classrooms
\\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Stan Grad Centre MD classrooms
\\prn251.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Johnson-Cobb Energy Centre KA classrooms
\\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca
Aldred Centre CA, CB classrooms
\\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca
6. Repeat steps 5-8.
Tip: Always select the printer prior to printing rather than using a quick print icon. This gives you the
ability to select a specific printer and ensures that your print job goes to the correct printer.
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Network Resources: Printing Problems
If a Print command is issued and the print job does not print, try one of the troubleshooting tips below:
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Check that your print job does not exceed 20 printed pages. For print jobs over 20 pages, set the
pages to print within the print dialog box for each block of 20 pages.
Check your default printer before attempting to print again.
Always select the printer prior to printing rather than using a quick print icon. This gives you the
ability to select a specific printer.
If the printer you want to use is not listed in the dialog box, you must map the printer before
attempting to print again.
Check the printer paper tray(s). Additional paper can be obtained from any Services Desk.
Check the printer's status display (found on the top of the printer) to ensure it is online.
If the display indicates an error message, notify your instructor or go to a Services Desk for
assistance.
Ensure that the printer's network cable is connected from the back of the printer to the network
port. If it has disappeared, go to a Services Desk for assistance.
If you experience technical difficulty while printing (i.e. paper jam or poor quality) you will receive a
credit on your print quota account. Go to a Services Desk and provide the following information:
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Student Name & Student ID Number
Department & Program
Name of file printed & number of pages
Date and time of print job (approximate)
Location of the printer (room number)
Tip: Print quota credits will not be issued for any accidental print jobs or duplicate jobs. Ensure you are
printing to the correct printer and click the print button only once. Check for the print job before trying
to print it again.
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To cancel a print job, follow the instructions below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open the print queue by right-clicking the Printer icon in the Notification Area on the task bar.
Select Open Devices and Printers
Select the printer you sent the print job to from the list.
The Printer dialog box appears. A list of all print jobs waiting in the print queue displayed.
5. Right-click the document you want to stop printing and then click Cancel.
Tip: You only have permission to cancel your own print job(s). To determine which print job(s) belong to
you, look in the Owner column in the Printer dialog box.
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Security Practices: Anti-Virus Protection
SAIT is vigilant in protecting its hardware, software, and data files from computer viruses. SAIT therefore
requires that every student in the BYOD program provide proof that they have installed an up-to-date
virus detection program.
A computer virus is a program or piece of computer code that is installed or executed onto any
computing device without the knowledge of the owner and runs against the owner's wishes. Most
computer viruses will disrupt or alter the normal operation of the infected computer. Some computer
viruses are destructive, permanently damaging data files or programs on a computer.
Microsoft Windows Defender
Windows Defender provides built-in real-time malware protection for Windows 8 and 10.
Windows Defender runs in the background and notifies you when there is a security threat and it
prompts you if you need to take action.
When you start up Windows 10 for the first time, Windows Defender is already on. It works in the
background to a help protect your PC in real-time.
Note:If you install another antivirus application Windows Defender automatically turns off.
Check the status of Windows Defender
Windows Defender regularly scans your PC to help keep it safe. To check your Windows Defender
settings:
1.
Click the Windows button.
2.
Type Windows Defender.
3.
Click the link to the Windows Defender application.
For the optimum protection these are the recommended settings:
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Real-time Protection: On.
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Virus and spyware definitions: Up to date
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Scan options: Quick
4.
To turn on Real-time Protection:
a.
Click Settings.
b.
Turn Real-time protection on.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials is a free malware protection program for Windows 7. provides real-time
malware protection for Windows 7.
For a complete product description go online to:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/microsoft-security-essentials.aspx .
To download Microsoft Security Essentials, go online to:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201
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Security Practices: Anti-Spyware Scanning
Spyware is any software that covertly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection
without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Once installed, the spyware monitors
user activity on the Internet and transmits that information in the background to someone else.
Spyware can also gather information about e-mail addresses and even passwords and credit card
numbers.
Unauthorized adware and spyware usually install on your laptop secretly by using one of two methods:
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Tricking you into clicking a link that installs it. Links to spyware can be deceptive. For example, a
website that's trying to push spyware onto your laptop might open a window that looks like a
Windows dialog box, and then trick you by installing when you click a Cancel button to close the
dialog box. Sometimes, spyware pushers will put a fake title bar in an empty window, and then
install spyware when you try closing the window.
Installing freeware that includes it. For example, you might install a free file-sharing program
that secretly installs spyware on your computer. File-sharing programs are notorious for this.
The main problem that most people notice with spyware is that it causes performance issues with their
laptop. Spyware symptoms include:
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Your laptop might hang more frequently.
Your laptop might slow down significantly.
Internet Explorer might not work properly any more.
Pop-up advertisements continually appear.
Software may not run properly and impede ability to complete assignments or assessments
(tests).
If your laptop exhibits any of the above symptoms, check the CPU usage to confirm your suspicions. To
do this, follow the instructions below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard.
Click Start Task Manager
The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears.
Click the Performance tab. Note the CPU Usage. Even with several applications running
simultaneously, CPU usage is typically 15% or less. If your laptop's CPU usage is significantly
higher (50%+), it likely your laptop is inundated with spyware.
Removing spyware successfully is difficult enough; make preventing it a priority. Cleanup and removal of
spyware and adware is the responsibility of the student. SAIT encourages every student in the BYOD
program have an installed up-to-date spyware detection and removal program.
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Security Practices: Data File Back-Ups
With the proliferation of spyware, computer virus infections and hacker attacks, it is critical that
important data files be backed-up to an external source. Read your laptop User Guide to determine your
laptop back-up options.
It is recommended that all important data files be saved to your H: drive.
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Security Practices: Lock Your Laptop Screen
To help protect your laptop's data files, you lock the screen when you are away. When you log off the
SAIT wireless network, other users can still use your laptop. When you lock your laptop screen, only you
can unlock the screen (provided you have set a password for your laptop screen. See below). Open files
and running programs are immediately available to you when you unlock the laptop screen.
Make sure you have set a password on for your laptop screen or else there’s no point in locking it. To set
a password for your laptop screen:
1.
Press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard.
2.
The Windows Security screen appears.
3.
Click Change a password...
4.
Since you don’t have a laptop screen password, leave the “Old password” field blank.
5.
Type in the New password and Confirm password
6.
Click the arrow to the right of the password textbox or Press Enter.
A password-protected screen saver offers another layer of protection by preventing others from seeing
your screen and using your laptop when you are away from it. Never leave your laptop unattended or in
a locker.
To lock a laptop, follow the instructions below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard.
The Windows Security screen appears.
Click Lock this computer.
Windows displays the Computer Locked window.
Your laptop is now locked, preventing everyone except you unlocking your system and viewing
any open files or programs.
To unlock your computer, follow the steps below:
1. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard.
2. Enter your laptop screen password.
3. Click the arrow to the right of the password textbox or Press Enter.
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Security Practices: Microsoft Windows Updates
Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office are both very complex sets of software. Over time, minor flaws
that allow viruses and hackers to access the system are discovered. When Microsoft finds such a flaw,
they issue an update (or patch). Updates address known issues and help protect against known security
threats.
However, these updates are only useful if they are actually installed.
This could have disastrous effects, including:
 Losing all your valuable data files from your laptop's hard drive.
 Spending considerable time having your software re-installed.
 Put other computer users at risk by allowing a virus from your laptop to infect theirs.
Ensure your laptop has been setup to automatically check for and install Windows and Office updates.
a. Set Windows Updates to run automatically
To apply Windows updates and ensure your laptop has been setup to automatically check for and install
Windows updates do the following:
Windows 7 –
Click the Start button
Type Control Panel in the search textbox
Select System and Security (View by Category)
Select Windows Update
Select Change settings from the right panel
Select Install updates automatically from the drop down
menu under Important updates
Click OK
The number of updates available for your computer will be
indicated in the Windows Update panel
If there are available updates, click the button to install them
and restart your laptop (this might take some time).
Windows 8 or higher
Click the Start button
Click Settings
Select Update and Security
Scroll down and select Advanced Options
Select Automatic from the drop down menu
under Choose how updates are installed
Check the option: Give me updates for other
Microsoft products when I update Windows
Go back to the previous window
If updates are available, it will be indicated in
the Windows Update panel
If there are available updates, click the Restart
button (this might take some time)
If you need to manually install updates, perform the following:
To download and install Microsoft Windows Updates, follow the instructions below:
1. Launch Internet Explorer.
2. Go to http://update.microsoft.com
3. Follow the steps on the web page to update Windows.
Tip: You may be required to restart your computer to complete the installation. If so, save all your
unfinished work and click the Restart button.
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Email: Account Overview
Your SAIT email account is the official method for communication with other students, instructors and
program academic chairs. Email privileges are extended to all students in the School of Business. You
may access your SAIT email account remotely, from any computer that has an Internet connection.
Just as with your network access account, SAIT's Acceptable Use Policy apply to all email accounts.
Additional policies, specific to all email accounts are as follows:
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Email harassment is not tolerated. If you are harassed, notify security, or SAIT staff or faculty
member immediately. All complaints are investigated and if harassment is determined, the
sender's network access and email accounts will be suspended.
Mass email, defined as email sent to a large number of people, is monitored. No one is allowed
to send mass email without prior permission from the School of Business Technical Manager.
Email that promotes or advertises a person or a person's possessions is prohibited. Email must
not be used to sell goods or services, to promote a candidate in an election or for anything that
is associated with an advertisement.
There is one exception to this rule. Organizations that are supported by the School of Business
(such as SAITSA and ENACTUS) may email to notify their members of upcoming events or for
membership appeals. Restrictions concerning election campaigns still apply.
Tip: Consequences of violating any of the foregoing may include but are not limited to: suspension or
loss of computer privileges, suspension, expulsion, employment termination, legal action, and/or
criminal charges.
SAIT email addresses are standardized with one naming convention for students and another for faculty
and staff. Below are naming conventions for each:
Account Type
Naming Convention
Student
[email protected]
Faculty & Staff
[email protected]
Tip: Be certain to input your first and last name exactly as it shown on your SAIT ID card. When more
than one email account holder has the same name, a middle initial is required.
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Email: Mailbox Quotas
SAIT Students receive the following email mailbox storage
• 50 GB of email storage space.
• 1 TB of OneDrive file storage.
To encourage and support sound mailbox management practices, mailbox quotas are in effect for all
SAIT email account holders. Office 365 Online Exchange provides three mailbox quota levels:
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Level 1 - Issue Warning Storage Limit
Level 2 - Prohibit Send Storage Limit
Level 3 - Prohibit Send and Receive Storage Limit
Refer to the table below to determine your acceptable mailbox quota and what will transpire if you
exceed the stated quota.
Level
Student Mailbox Quota
1
49 GB: Receives a daily warning message from the System Administrator
when exceeding this quota.
2
49.5 GB: Receives a daily warning message and is unable to send any
messages when exceeding this quota.
3
50 GB: Receives a daily warning message and can neither send nor
receive messages.
There are several remedies for those who are unable to send messages when their mailbox size exceeds
the Level 2 quota because of the receipt of one or more large messages:
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Delete the message first from the Inbox and then from the Deleted Items.
Check your Sent Items, Deleted Items and System Cleanup folders for messages you can easily
discard.
Save attachments to a local or network drive and then remove the attachment from the
message.
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Email: Netiquette Tips
Email etiquette can be defined as the practice of using technology effectively to communicate with
others both personally and professionally with knowledge, understanding and courtesy. For most
businesses, email is the standard way of communicating within its organization, along with customers,
external contacts and business partners. However, the formality of email messages tends to vary with
most people giving little thought as to how they construct a message. Remember - email messages are
permanent!
For the following reasons, many organizations have implemented email policies that employees are
expected to follow. In fact, many organizations monitor and screen their employees’ online
communication.
 Professionalism: By using proper email language you and your organization will convey a
professional image.
 Efficiency: Email messages that get to the point are much more effective than poorly worded
emails.
 Protection from Liability: Employee awareness of email risks will protect you and your company
from potential law suits.
Email Etiquette Dos & Don'ts
When sending or receiving email messages, it is important to adhere to the following rules; thus
avoiding any potential problems or miscommunication:
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Do include a relevant subject line. Many people delete received email messages that do not
include one.
Do think about a message's content before sending it. Being abrupt is often misinterpreted.
Do remember to specify an attachment's format.
Do be careful when replying to mailing list messages or messages sent to many recipients.
Do include a brief signature with each email message, especially if you don't know the person
very well.
Do tell a person if you forward their message to someone else.
Don't reply to an email message when angry or conduct arguments via email.
Don't type in capital letters, which is considered to be shouting.
Don't include personal remarks about third parties.
Don't send large attachments without checking with the recipient first.
Don't mark messages as "urgent" if they aren't.
Don't keep email on your mail server longer than necessary, especially large attachments.
Tip: To learn more about netiquette, go to http://www.netmanners.com/e-mail-etiquette-101/.
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Email: Attachments
Zip files are archives used for storing and distributing files, and can contain one or more files. Usually
the files archived in a zip file are compressed to save space, to attach to an email message or to publish
on a website.
Zip files are often used to:
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Distribute files on the Internet: Only one zip file transfer operation (download) is required to
obtain all related files and file transfer is quicker because the archived files are compressed.
Send a group of related files to an associate: When you distribute the collection of files as an
archive you benefit from the file grouping and compression as well.
Save disk space: If you have large files that are important but seldom used, such as large data
files, simply compress these files into an archive and then unzip (or "extract") them only when
needed.
To zip files or folders from My Computer or the Desktop, follow the instructions below:
1. Select one or more files or folders in My Computer or on the Desktop.
2. Then, right-click any of the selected files or folders.
 Select Send to | Compressed (zipped) folder
3. Windows automatically compresses the files or folder, archiving them into one zip file.
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To unzip files or folders from My Computer or the Desktop, follow the instructions below:
1. Right-click a zip file.
2. Click Open to view the zip file in a Window or click Extract All… to extract all the files in the zip
file to a designated location.
3. Windows extracts the file or folder. Open the unzipped file or folder to view its contents.
You can attach any type of file (zipped or otherwise) that is accessible from your computer or through a
network to an email message. When you wish to attach multiple files to a message, it is considered
proper netiquette to zip them so the recipient receives only one attachment to open.
To attach a file to an email message, follow the instructions below:
1. After composing your message, select the Attachments: button (the paper clip icon on the email
toolbar).
2. Choose the location from which you'll attach the file
3. Select a file by doing one of the following:
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Insert files from OneDrive: Select Files, and double-click a file to insert it into your email
message. You'll be asked whether to attach the file as a OneDrive file or as a copy. Attaching a
OneDrive file means all recipients gain access to the same file where they can co-author, review,
and edit; attaching a copy means everyone gets a separate copy to review and edit.
Insert files from your computer: Select Computer, select a file, and then select Open.
Insert files from a storage account: Select the account (e.g., Dropbox), and double-click the file
to insert it into your email message. You'll be asked whether to attach the file as a shared file or
as a copy. When you share a file on a storage account, recipients will receive a link to the file
and be given permission to access it. See Use a storage account with Outlook.com for more
information.
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When a message contains an attachment, Office 365 Outlook displays a paper clip icon next to it in the
main window. When the message is opened, the name of the attached file appears in the message
heading information. Some attachments, such as .txt and .gif files, can be opened directly in the web
browser.
Tip: As attachments are a common method for spreading computer viruses, it is recommended that you
use an anti-malware application that scans email attachments.
To view an attachment, follow the instructions below:
Download and edit an attached file
1. Select More
, then select Download. If you save the file, note where you saved it to. By
default, the file is saved to your Windows Downloads folder.
2. Do one of the following:
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If you feel confident that the attachment is safe, click Open.
If you are unsure of the attachment's source, Right-click the file name and scan the attachment
before opening it.
Note: Zip files must be saved to your laptop. To do so, right-click on the file name and select
Save Target As from the shortcut menu to save the attachment on your computer's hard drive
before opening it.
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Email: Remote Access
Outlook on the web is a method for remotely accessing your SAIT mailbox. Your mailbox is called an
Exchange mailbox because it lives on a Microsoft Exchange server. However, when you access your
Exchange mailbox through a web browser, you are using a technology Microsoft calls Outlook on the
web.
The Outlook on the web client provides a significant amount of the functionality of the Microsoft
Outlook client. Because it uses a secure network protocol, Outlook on the web can be used to access
your mailbox from anywhere on campus or anywhere in the world. Use your favorite browser to utilize
the full functionality of Outlook on the web. If using an older version of a browser and or Windows
operating system or Safari you will use the “Light” version of Outlook on the web. See the table below:
Windows operating systems and Browser
Web browser
Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 10
Internet Explorer 11
Firefox current version or one previous
Safari 5
Chrome current version or one previous
Windows 7
Light
Light
Standard
Standard
Standard
Light
Standard
Windows 8
Not available
Not available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Light
Standard
Windows 10
Not available
Not available
Not available
Standard
Standard
Light
Standard
For a comparison of light and standard version click here or search Help in Outlook on the web.
Note:  Outlook on the web relies on the web browser for spell checking, which Internet Explorer prior
to version 10 doesn’t provide. Office 365 users will be limited to the light version of Outlook on the web
when using Internet Explorer 8.
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403.284.8307
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Configure your browser to use light version of Outlook on the web
1. Log into Outlook on the web.
2. Click Settings gear icon located at top right of your browser and select Options from the dropdown menu.
3. Expand General section within left hand navigational panel.
4. Click Outlook on the web version.
5. Place a check-mark within "Use the light version of Outlook on the web" check box.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Log out and log back in for this setting to take effect.
Important: You may be required to clear your cache and cookies for this setting to be applied.
The next time you log into Outlook on the web, you will see the following screen:
To access your SAIT email account remotely, follow the instructions below:
1. Launch your favorite browser;
2. Go online to
https://outlook.office365.com/
3.
4.
The Outlook on the web login window appears.
When you are prompted for a username and password, use your student email address:
[email protected] and your SAIT network password.
If you have never changed your SAIT network password, your initial network password is your birth date
expressed as a six-digit number (YYMMDD).
Note:The first time you log in to Office 365 Outlook you will be ask to provide at least one password
recovery option: a phone number, backup email address, security questions. You will also be asked to
select your Time Zone, (US & Canada Mountain Time).
Click Log On. If you entered your credentials correctly, you will see the Outlook Web Access window
displaying the most recent message in your Inbox.
School of Business Technical Support
403.284.8307
[email protected]
School of Business Technical Support
403.284.8307
[email protected]
Online Resources: Useful Links
Below are descriptions of SAIT's online resources. Click on a selected image to go directly to a particular
site.
SAIT's main website: http://www.sait.ca/
View your schedule, electronic grade books, final grades, account
status & schedule online: http://www.mysait.ca/
Direct way to access your SAIT D2L courses:
http://learn.sait.ca/
Find information by searching in a variety of e-resources. Broad
subject groupings can help you to find a listing of related article
databases and/or other e-resources. Searches may also be done in
a specific e-journal titles. To use SAIT's virtual library off-campus,
obtain a PIN number from the SAIT library: http://library.sait.ca/
Calgary Herald free e-edition. During your time as a SAIT, School of
Business student, you will have access to a free Calgary Herald eedition account (value $10/month).
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School of Business Technical Support
To access the Digital Edition, head to
www.calgaryherald.com/digital
Username: [email protected]
Password: business
403.284.8307
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