This document discusses computing accounts at the University of Virginia. It defines an account as a computing ID, password, and access to defined resources. It describes the different types of accounts including Central Mail Service for email, Unix for additional services like file storage and applications, Home Directory Service for file storage, and others. It provides guidance on setting passwords and getting assistance for accounts.

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Computing Accounts
Teaching with Technology Laptop Pilot Program
Nancy Hopkins
ITC

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Computing Accounts
 What is an “account?”What is an “account?”
 Types of accountsTypes of accounts

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What is an “account?”
 Computing IDComputing ID
 PasswordPassword
 Access to defined set of resourcesAccess to defined set of resources

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Your Computing ID
 Unique identifierUnique identifier
 User’s initials + 1 number + 1-2 charactersUser’s initials + 1 number + 1-2 characters
 xxxxxx
 xxx1xxxx1x
 xxx1xxxxx1xx

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Your password
 Secret code associated with yourSecret code associated with your
Computing ID on a defined resourceComputing ID on a defined resource
Shhh!

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Your access to a set of resources
 E-mailE-mail
 FilesFiles
 File storage spaceFile storage space
 UtilitiesUtilities
 ProgramsPrograms
 NetworksNetworks
 ComputersComputers

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So many accounts!
 Central Mail Service (CMS)Central Mail Service (CMS)
 UnixUnix
 Home Directory Service (HDS)Home Directory Service (HDS)
 ToolkitToolkit
 DialinDialin
 WirelessWireless
 CorporateTimeCorporateTime
 OthersOthers

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Central Mail Service (CMS)
 E-mail only!E-mail only!
 SimeonSimeon
 EudoraEudora
 OutlookOutlook
 Pine/upenelmPine/upenelm
 MulberryMulberry
 WebMailWebMail
 nlb5xnlb5x@n.mail.virginia.edu@n.mail.virginia.edu

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Unix (blue.unix)
 E-mailE-mail
 NewsgroupsNewsgroups
 Web sitesWeb sites
 Unix applications (SAS, SPSS, etc)Unix applications (SAS, SPSS, etc)
 File storageFile storage

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Unix (blue.unix)
 Using it for e-mail only?Using it for e-mail only?
 Switch to CMS! Save resources!Switch to CMS! Save resources!
 ITC will move your mailbox for you!ITC will move your mailbox for you!
 nlb5xnlb5x@unix.mail.virginia.edu@unix.mail.virginia.edu

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E-mail Options
 Central Mail ServiceCentral Mail Service
 SimeonSimeon
 EudoraEudora
 OutlookOutlook
 Pine/upenelmPine/upenelm
 MulberryMulberry **
 WebMailWebMail **
 Unix - blue.unixUnix - blue.unix
 SimeonSimeon
 EudoraEudora
 OutlookOutlook
 Pine/upenelmPine/upenelm
** CMS only!CMS only!

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E-mail clients not accounts!
 YourYour emailemail addressaddress is like youris like your phone numberphone number
 Unique address for people to reach youUnique address for people to reach you
 YourYour e-maile-mail client(s)client(s) is like youris like your phone(s)phone(s)
 Different way(s) to access the same callDifferent way(s) to access the same call
CordlessCordless
Touch toneTouch tone
RotaryRotary

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Home Directory Service (HDS)
blue.unix.virginia.edu
 Utility to access files on blue.unix.virginia.eduUtility to access files on blue.unix.virginia.edu
 75 MB of file storage space75 MB of file storage space
 SecureSecure
 Daily backup by ITCDaily backup by ITC
 Protected from viruses & hackersProtected from viruses & hackers
 Easily accessibleEasily accessible
 PCs and MacsPCs and Macs
 On-Grounds and dialinOn-Grounds and dialin

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Toolkit
toolkit.virginia.edu
 Set of toolsSet of tools
 Course managementCourse management
Class e-mail listClass e-mail list
Grade submissionGrade submission
Homework submissionHomework submission
 Web-accessible course materialsWeb-accessible course materials
SyllabusSyllabus
Electronic reservesElectronic reserves
Images, sounds, etcImages, sounds, etc

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Dialin
 Remote access to University resourcesRemote access to University resources
 WebWeb
 E-mailE-mail
 Home Directory ServiceHome Directory Service
 LibraryLibrary
 OthersOthers

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Wireless
 On-Grounds access to Internet andOn-Grounds access to Internet and
University ResourcesUniversity Resources
 Secures your connection to the wirelessSecures your connection to the wireless
network via encryptionnetwork via encryption
 Prevents outsiders from using our networkPrevents outsiders from using our network

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CorporateTime
 Enterprise-wide scheduling softwareEnterprise-wide scheduling software
 Mange your calendarMange your calendar
 Schedule meetings with othersSchedule meetings with others
 Schedule resourcesSchedule resources
 Easily accessibleEasily accessible
 Client applicationClient application
 WebWeb

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Others
 ISISISIS
 Information WarehouseInformation Warehouse
 OracleOracle

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Need an account?
 ITC Accounts Web PageITC Accounts Web Page
 http://www.itc.virginia.edu/helpdesk/accounts/http://www.itc.virginia.edu/helpdesk/accounts/
 ITC Help DeskITC Help Desk
 924-3731924-3731

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Forget your password?
 ITC Accounts Web PageITC Accounts Web Page
 http://www.itc.virginia.edu/helpdesk/accounts/http://www.itc.virginia.edu/helpdesk/accounts/
 ITC Help DeskITC Help Desk
 924-3731924-3731

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Password Tips
 IncludeInclude
 CharactersCharacters
 DigitsDigits
 Special charactersSpecial characters
 First letter of each word in phraseFirst letter of each word in phrase
e.g. Rdd!3miate.g. Rdd!3miat

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Computing Accounts