This is a project outcome checklist.

A data-gathering form for the initial on-site visit to an organization that wants to implement list-checking measures.

The attached document is a set of step-by-step directions for attaching a Windows computer to a VPN using the tools built-in to Windows. These documents may need to be tailored to fit your organizations needs.

Assuming the printer has a small print server device, is connected to the network and is turned on...

1) Configure the print server with a static IP address outside the range that is handed out via DHCP. Document this IP address for future reference.

OR

1a) Configure the Windows DHCP server with an IP address reservation for the print server.

2) Install the printers on the Windows server by running the "Add New Printer" wizard. Follow thesse steps:

<<Client Name>>

Technical Support Contacts

Services

General Technical Support

Provider:
Phone:
Email:
Web:
Support provided:

Backup General Technical Support

This template (attached) is a nice document to leave at the client site.

This book contains all the documentation about how to setup a client workstation.

Moving mail between computers can be kind of tricky. Especially if you're crossing platforms. Options include:

* Abandoning the mail on the old computer - even though this is an option it is undesirable.

* Copying the mail via IMAP (which changes the received date). Account size limits may require copying the mail in batches. Also losing the received date is a problem.

How to set up a new user on an existing computer

Assuming Windows is installed and the computer is joined to the domain, follow these steps.

1) Log in with the Domain Administrator account.

2) Add a domain user account to the computer. (Start | Settings | Control Panels | Users). At SFGC, most users are in the restricted Users group.

3) Log in using the user's username and password. If the password is not known, it can be reset on the server.

4) Start Outlook and set it up.

5) Add printers.

6) Configure desktop shortcuts.

How to set up a new computer.

Assuming Windows is installed and operational, follow these steps.

1) Physically set up the new computer and connect it to the network.

2) Log in using the local administrator account and install Windows updates.

3) Join the computer to the domain. (In Windows XP, right-click on My Computer, choose Properties, click Computer Name tab).

4) Install any necessary software.

5) Add a domain user account to the computer.

6) Proceed to set up user profile if necessary.

Attached is a network documentation template, in MS Word format. We've found it useful for documenting small and medium size single-site networks.