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==UMIACS Windows Laptop Support==
==UMIACS Windows Laptop Support==
In order to meet the demanding requirements of mobile computing best practices and security policies, UMIACS provides a range of supported laptop options.  In order to qualify for UMIACS support the laptop must meet the following  
In order to meet the demanding requirements of mobile computing best practices and security policies, UMIACS provides a range of supported laptop options for '''devices that will run and/or are shipped with a Windows operating system'''.  In order to qualify for UMIACS support of any level, the laptop hardware must meet the following [[#Hardware Base Requirements | Base Requirements]].
[[#Hardware Base Requirements | Base Requirements]].


==Hardware Base Requirements==
==Hardware Base Requirements==
In order to qualify for UMIACS laptop support, the hardware must meet the following requirements:
* University Owned Hardware
*University Owned Hardware
* Business or professional model line from a tier one manufacturer (e.g. Dell, HP, Microsoft)
*Business or professional model line from a tier one vendor (e.g. Dell, HP, Microsoft)
* 3+ years OEM warranty/support (i.e. no refurbished equipment or third-party vendor warranties)
*3 years OEM warranty/support (i.e. no refurbished equipment)
* Readily available manufacturer diagnostic tools
*Readily available manufacturer diagnostic tools
* Readily available hardware drivers
*Readily available hardware drivers
 
Other hardware platforms may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to staff evaluation.
Other hardware may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to staff evaluation.


==Support Levels==
==Support Levels==
'''Note:''' Dual-boot laptops are only eligible for UMIACS Hardware Support.  If you attempt to dual-boot a system that UMIACS staff has set up for you with either Enterprise or Base level support, we cannot offer any help if you run into issues with the dual-booting process.
'''Note:''' Dual-boot laptops are only eligible for UMIACS Hardware Support.  If you later set up or attempt to set up dual-boot on a system that UMIACS staff previously configured with either Enterprise or Base level support, we cannot offer any help if you run into issues with the dual-booting process or either operating system thereafter.


===UMIACS Enterprise Laptop Support===
===UMIACS Enterprise Laptop Support===
The UMIACS Enterprise laptop support provides a secure computing platform with automated backups and security updates.  Staff will install an Enterprise version of Microsoft Windows, as well as a range of software suites including F-Secure Anti-virus, LANDesk, Druva, Microsoft Office, and MATLAB.  We will also encrypt the hard drive using BitLocker.  This option is ideal for those dealing with sensitive data, or those who want a worry-free experience. Staff will check in with you if we notice extended periods of backup/update inactivity.
UMIACS Enterprise laptop support provides a secure computing platform with automated backups and security updates.  Staff will install an Enterprise version of Microsoft Windows, as well as a range of software suites including F-Secure Client Security, Ivanti Security Scan, Microsoft Office, and MATLAB.  We will also encrypt the hard drive using BitLocker.  This option is ideal for those dealing with sensitive data, or those who want a worry-free experience. Staff will check in with you if we notice extended periods of security update inactivity on the laptop.
*'''What we provide:'''
* '''What we provide:'''
:*Operating System Installation and Maintenance
:* Hardware diagnostics and support
:*University Licensed Software
:* Operating System installation with university licensed software pre-installed
:*Security Updates ([[Windows Patch Management |LANDesk]])
:* [[Archives | Data archival]] upon return of the device to us
:*Data Backups ([[Druva]])
:* Data protection ([[BitLocker]])
:*Data Protection ([[BitLocker]])
:* Security updates ([[Windows Patch Management |Ivanti]])
:*Hardware Diagnostics and Support
:* Data backups ([[Google Drive/Drive for Desktop]])


===UMIACS Base Laptop Support===
===UMIACS Base Laptop Support===
The UMIACS base laptop support serves as a primer for a development laptop.  Staff will install an Enterprise version of Microsoft Windows, as well as a range of software suites including F-Secure Anti-virus, Microsoft Office, and MATLAB.  You are then responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Operating System and any data stored on the computer.
UMIACS Base laptop support serves as a primer for a development laptop.  Staff will install an Enterprise version of Microsoft Windows, as well as a range of software suites including F-Secure Client Security, Microsoft Office, and MATLAB.  We will also encrypt the hard drive using BitLocker.  You are then responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Operating System and any data stored on the laptop.
*'''What we provide:'''
*'''What we provide:'''
:*Operating System Installation
:* Hardware diagnostics and support
:*University Licensed Software
:* Operating System installation with university licensed software pre-installed
:*Hardware Diagnostics and Support
:* [[Archives | Data archival]] upon return of the device to us
*'''What's left for you:'''
:* Data protection ([[BitLocker]])
:*Data Backups and Protection
* '''What's left for you:'''
:*Security Updates
:* Security updates
:*Operating System Maintenance
:* Data backups and protection (you can set up [[Google Drive/Drive for Desktop]] yourself if you would like)


===UMIACS Hardware Support===
===UMIACS Hardware Support===
The UMIACS hardware support provides basic hardware diagnostics and warranty repairs, while allowing the user to have full control over the software and data stored on their laptop.
The UMIACS Hardware Support provides basic hardware diagnostics and warranty repairs, while allowing you to have full control over the software and data stored on your laptop.
*'''What we provide:'''
* '''What we provide:'''
:*Hardware Diagnostics and Support
:* Hardware diagnostics and support
*'''What's left for you:'''
* '''What's left for you:'''
:*Everything else.
:* Everything else. If the hardware is University-owned, you can download institutionally licensed copies of software such as the Windows OS itself and other common applications like Microsoft Office on it from [https://terpware.umd.edu/Windows Terpware] and install them yourself. If you do not have access to Terpware, please contact the [[HelpDesk]].

Latest revision as of 18:39, 29 September 2023

UMIACS Windows Laptop Support

In order to meet the demanding requirements of mobile computing best practices and security policies, UMIACS provides a range of supported laptop options for devices that will run and/or are shipped with a Windows operating system. In order to qualify for UMIACS support of any level, the laptop hardware must meet the following Base Requirements.

Hardware Base Requirements

  • University Owned Hardware
  • Business or professional model line from a tier one manufacturer (e.g. Dell, HP, Microsoft)
  • 3+ years OEM warranty/support (i.e. no refurbished equipment or third-party vendor warranties)
  • Readily available manufacturer diagnostic tools
  • Readily available hardware drivers

Other hardware may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to staff evaluation.

Support Levels

Note: Dual-boot laptops are only eligible for UMIACS Hardware Support. If you later set up or attempt to set up dual-boot on a system that UMIACS staff previously configured with either Enterprise or Base level support, we cannot offer any help if you run into issues with the dual-booting process or either operating system thereafter.

UMIACS Enterprise Laptop Support

UMIACS Enterprise laptop support provides a secure computing platform with automated backups and security updates. Staff will install an Enterprise version of Microsoft Windows, as well as a range of software suites including F-Secure Client Security, Ivanti Security Scan, Microsoft Office, and MATLAB. We will also encrypt the hard drive using BitLocker. This option is ideal for those dealing with sensitive data, or those who want a worry-free experience. Staff will check in with you if we notice extended periods of security update inactivity on the laptop.

  • What we provide:

UMIACS Base Laptop Support

UMIACS Base laptop support serves as a primer for a development laptop. Staff will install an Enterprise version of Microsoft Windows, as well as a range of software suites including F-Secure Client Security, Microsoft Office, and MATLAB. We will also encrypt the hard drive using BitLocker. You are then responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Operating System and any data stored on the laptop.

  • What we provide:
  • Hardware diagnostics and support
  • Operating System installation with university licensed software pre-installed
  • Data archival upon return of the device to us
  • Data protection (BitLocker)
  • What's left for you:

UMIACS Hardware Support

The UMIACS Hardware Support provides basic hardware diagnostics and warranty repairs, while allowing you to have full control over the software and data stored on your laptop.

  • What we provide:
  • Hardware diagnostics and support
  • What's left for you:
  • Everything else. If the hardware is University-owned, you can download institutionally licensed copies of software such as the Windows OS itself and other common applications like Microsoft Office on it from Terpware and install them yourself. If you do not have access to Terpware, please contact the HelpDesk.