Prepare Today. ..Su cceed To mo rrow!
University of Illinois
College of Medicine
at Peoria
Wavelength
By UICOMP CIS
Monthly Tips and Solutions Focusing on Common Technology Questions
and Issues You May Encounter During the Workday
Learn from yesterday, live
for today, hope for tomorrow.
The important thing is not to
stop questioning.
— Albert Einstein
13th Edition
January 2017
New virtual desktops
being rolled out
CIS Help Desk – 671-3400
Hours of Operation
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F
IN THIS
ISSUE!
IN THIS
ISSUE!
How to use the
new technology in
conference rooms.
During the next couple of
months, CIS will be upgrading
VDI users to a new system
called Citrix XenDesktop.
Pilot users have been testing
the new VDI since late last
year to help us address any
issues that may arise in the new
environment.
We’ve created a weekly
migration schedule, which you
should have received by email,
in order to get the rest of the
university switched over. Your
CIS support tech will call you
to arrange a convenient time
for you during your scheduled
migration week.
When you connect to the new
VDI, you will find a Windows
7 desktop that is similar to your
old VDI. Your programs and
settings will still be available.
The big difference is that
XenDesktop performs faster,
especially when you’re using
more than one program. It’s also
easier for CIS to maintain.
We will be holding brief
educational sessions on the new
VDI for groups of at least 10.
The training times are available
at peoria.medicine.uic.edu/
cis/vdi/. We also have training
materials online, including a
quick start guide and tips and
tricks.
If you have questions about the
migration process or are having
trouble with your new VDI,
please contact us at 671-3400 or
submit a help desk ticket.
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Is your password
among the most
common of 2016?
(That’s not a good
thing.)
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The most common passwords in 2016
It’s a good idea to change your passwords at least
once a year.
But judging from the top passwords in
the past year, it’s clear that many,
many people are still using the same old insecure
passwords:
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123456
123456789
qwerty
12345678
111111
1234567890
1234567
password
123123
987654321
qwertyuiop
mynoob
123321
666666
18atcskd2w
7777777
1q2w3e4r
654321
555555
3rjs1la7qe
google
1q2w3e4r5t
123qwe
zxcvbnm
1q2w3e
SOURCE: KEEPER SECURITY VIA HUFFINGTON POST
SECURITY TIPS
Some sites force you to use a strong password. But even if
they don’t, here are some good guidelines to follow:
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Do not use short passwords. Pick something that’s
at least eight characters.
Use at least one capital letter, one numeral and
one symbol, such as an exclamation point or
dollar sign.
Don’t reuse passwords. Pick something unique for
each site.
Don’t write down your passwords. (No, not even
on a Post-It underneath your keyboard.)
Don’t use the name of your child, pet or
significant other. (Someone who wants to access
your account either already knows this
information, or they could guess it or find it on
social media.)
Try to avoid any word that could be found in a
dictionary.
Think of a phrase, rather than a word, and then
abbreviate the phrase (e.g., my dog Max is very
smart could be typed as mdMx1vs!).
Vol. 13 | January 2017 3 How to get connected in our
technology-enhanced rooms
No, the big new TVs around campus aren’t for watching the Super Bowl. They’re a part of ongoing improvements to meeting rooms and learning spaces. Rooms A115, A211, and A215 are now equipped with large monitors to use in meetings and presentations. The three rooms are all set up the same way, and there are multiple ways for you to connect to the new monitors. Here’s a quick guide: Connecting A Laptop via HDMI 1. Use provided HDMI cable, plug one end of the cable to your laptop. 2. HDMI provides Video as well as Audio output. No additional cables are needed. 3. Turn on the system via the control panel by pressing the “ON” button. The red light indicates whether the system is on or off. 4. Press the “HDMI” button on the control panel. The red light indicates that the desired input is active. 5. Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob. The volume bars will light up indicating the volume of the sound. ~
Vol. 13 | January 2017 4 Technology-enhanced rooms (cont.)
Connecting a laptop via VGA 1. Use the provided VGA cable. Plug one end of the VGA cable into your laptop 2. If audio is also desired, plug the cable with the Green tip into the headphone jack on your laptop 3. Turn on the system via the control panel by pressing the “ON” button. The red light indicates whether the system is on or off. 4. Press the “VGA” button on the control panel. The red light indicates that the desired input is active. 5. Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob. The volume bars will light up indicating the volume of the sound. Display using the built in PC 1. Contact CIS in A117 to check out the wireless keyboard and mouse needed to operate the PC. 2. Turn on the system via the control panel by pressing the “ON” button. The red light indicates whether the system is on or off. 3. Be sure the PC is also powered on. It is located behind the TV on the left side. The power light indicator should be lit up. 4. Press the “PC” button on the control panel. The red light indicates that the desired input is active. 5. Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob. The volume bars will light up indicating the volume of the sound. ~
Vol. 13 | January 2017 5 Technology-enhanced rooms (cont.)
Connect a Device Via Wireless Display If you would like to share your mobile device (laptop, smartphone, iPad, etc.) wirelessly there is an option for that as well. (Currently only available in A115.) 1. Turn on the system via the control panel by pressing the “ON” button. The red light indicates whether the system is on or off. 2. Press the “WIRELESS” button on the control panel. The red light indicates that the desired input is active. 3. Follow the on screen instructions. Use CONNECT BY WEB for laptops. Use HAVE THE APP? on smartphones, iPads, and other similar devices. If you don’t have the app you can search for it by the name “Mersive Solstice” via Apple Appstore or Google Play Store It is the goal of CIS to make using technology‐enhanced rooms an easy process. We are confident that the tools we have implemented will make your next meeting a collaborative and productive experience. If you have any questions or would like some training on the new technology, please contact CIS at 671‐3400, or stop by our office (A117) and request a time. ~
UICOMP CIS TEAM
Trisha Thurman
Director of IT
Chad Kee
Lee Ann Maas
IT Network Manager
IT Ops Manager
Justin Cree
Austin Davies
Networking Tech
Brian Schisler
Mike Bachmann
Nick Dennis
IT Tech - Offsite
IT Tech - Onsite
IT Tech - Offsite
Brad Norrell
IT Tech - Education
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Help Desk Associate
Drew McDowell
Website Coordinator
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