- Create user in Active Directory (and if applicable) separate server where mail is configured
- Add user to appropriate distribution lists (allstaff, etc)
- Boot up computer and as required, change the name of the computer to include the appropriate initials for the new user
- Install all applicable updates (for Windows and Office)
- Ensure all applicable programs are installed including (but not limited to):
a. PDF995
b. Adobe Acrobat Standard/Reader
c. NitroPDF
d. MS Project
e. MS Visio
f. TightVNC
g. Skype
h. Google Talk
i. QuickBooks
j. Malwarebytes
k. Java - Make sure MS Office is up to date on the applicable version for the organization
- Configure Outlook for company's mail server
- Confirm antivirus is installed and up to date
- Set up user for any shared staff calendars and/or contacts lists
- Configure VPN connection with access for all users and save username and password and put icon on desktop
- Add user as local administrator on new computer
- Put appropriate icons for frequently accessed programs on desktop (Computer, Word, Excel, Outlook, terminal server icon, VPN icon, accounting software if applicable)
- Add user to address book on company scan to email copier
- Disable WLAN card when connected to wired ethernet if possible (configurable in device manager for Dell branded WLAN cards)
- Alter user's name on phone
- Alter extension's voicemail to email properties
- Make sure the user's phone is not forwarding to another person
- Confirm backup is working properly for the new user.
- Set up mobile broadband card
- Track computer's serial number in inventory spreadsheet and make sure user's name is noted as current user for computer
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Setup for a new user on an existing computer - edited 8/24/14
Edited 8/24/14 - this is a list of things to do when creating a new user and adding him/her to an existing computer.
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