Usage Guidelines for Administrative Desktops

The College provides desktop computers for use by faculty, staff, and administrators for College related activities. The desktops are configured with a standard set of office automation tools for all users. Users should be familiar with the following guidelines related to their desktop computer:

• The desktop computer's local disk drive is used to store the computer's operating system, application programs, and temporary work files. Users should not store any application files such as documents, spreadsheets, etc. on their local disk drive. These files should be stored on the server using a network drive so that the files are regularly backed up on tape.
• Users should not disable the virus scanning software installed on their computer.
• Users should scan files given to them by other users for possible virus infections or malicious code before using the files in their computer.
• Users should not share their password with others.
• Users should be aware of and understand the VCCS Information Technology Employee Ethic Agreement.
• Users are responsible for supporting and documenting the software that they install on their desktop computer.