[UCIMC-Tech] [Imc-bookkeeper] Remote Access for Bookkeeper/Treasurer
Brian Duggan
bcdugga at gmail.com
Thu Sep 23 16:22:47 CDT 2010
Hi Joy,
What time does work for you?
Is there anything that Tech can provide - after remote access - that you
and Wayne need to work more efficiently?
Thanks
Brian
On 9/23/10 4:13 PM, JOY wrote:
> Brian, I won't be in on Tuesday or Wednesday next week so you can use
> that time slot for something else.
>
> Chris, Brian told me that the finance computer was the "cleanest"
> computer he had seen at the IMC so I'm not sure what downloads, etc you
> were talking about. I did not do personal browsing or downloading.
> Furthermore, we used to have remote access, until about a year ago, so
> I'm not sure what you are referring to there either.
>
> What I can tell you is that it has made a significant impact when Jason
> and I both need access to the finance computer at the same time. I
> appreciate all that tech has done for the finance computer, and I don't
> think anyone is demanding anything, but we ask a lot of our finance folk
> without providing the tools to do the job efficiently.
>
> Joy
>
> On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Brian Duggan <bcduggan at ucimc.org
> <mailto:bcduggan at ucimc.org>> wrote:
>
> We should budget about two hours per person. I don't anticipate issues,
> but there is always a possibility of something unexpected occurring.
>
> Yes, each user (Joy and Wayne) will need to bring the computer they want
> to use for remote access. This means your laptop and power supply or
> even your desktop computer. If it's a desktop, you only need to bring
> the case - not the monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables or anything else.
>
> Here's when I'd like to get you set up:
>
> Joy, let's go next Wednesday, September 29, at 11:00am.
>
> Wayne, let's get you set up next Wednesday, September 29, at 2:00pm.
>
> If those don't work for you, please look at my calendar and propose
> another time.
>
> Brian
>
> On 9/23/10 2:33 PM, Chris Ritzo wrote:
> > On the issue of the perceived delay in providing remote access to the
> > bookkeeper computer:
> >
> > This wasn't possible before Brian rebuilt the Finance computer. Since
> > that has happened, Brian has been waiting for Joy and whoever needed
> > remote access to take the next step.
> >
> > As I recall, Brian sent a message last week asking about scheduling a
> > time in reply to Joy's request above.
> >
> > Joy, Wayne, when are you available?
> > Brian, how long will the process take approximately and do Joy and
> > Wayne need to bring in their laptops?
> >
> > Brian, please move this setup to the top of your list.
> > I'd also ask others to be flexible and refrain from DEMANDING things
> > get done immediately. It really doesn't help.
> >
> > Finally, I'd like to throw in a word of caution about remote access
> > and computer security, given the enormous amount of support time that
> > Brian Duggan put in recovering and rebuilding the Finance computer:
> > - There are clear indications that the Finance computer, prior to
> > crashing, was infected with spyware.
> > - Please be aware that work done on IMC computers, particularly those
> > running Windows, are vulnerable to spyware, malware, and viruses.
> > - No one should be doing personal browsing or downloading non-work
> > files to the Finance computers. If you want to do this, use the public
> > computing workstations or bring in your own computer.
> >
> > - How does this relate to remote access?
> > We will want to inspect whatever computer you're going to use to
> > connect remotely and make sure it has Antivirus software installed and
> > that it's working properly.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 2:13 PM, Brian Duggan <bcduggan at ucimc.org
> <mailto:bcduggan at ucimc.org>> wrote:
> >> Yes, we need to schedule a time to set up your computers for
> remote access.
> >>
> >> Wayne and Joy, I just shared my Google calendar with you. It reflects
> >> when I'm busy. Please select an hour when I'm not busy with other
> >> responsibilities and ask me to meet you then.
> >>
> >> It'd probably be better if we went one at a time.
> >>
> >> Brian
> >>
> >> On 9/23/10 11:34 AM, JOY wrote:
> >>> Although I have been asking for remote access for months, the *last
> >>> time* I asked was last Friday. I have not received a response...
> >>>
> >>> Forwarded conversation
> >>> Subject: *Remote access*
> >>> ------------------------
> >>>
> >>> From: *JOY* <imcbooks at gmail.com <mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com>
> <mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com <mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com>>>
> >>> Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 7:09 AM
> >>> To: Brian Duggan <bcdugga at gmail.com <mailto:bcdugga at gmail.com>
> <mailto:bcdugga at gmail.com <mailto:bcdugga at gmail.com>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hi Brian,
> >>> At this point, what do I need to do to get remote access to the
> finance
> >>> computer? Do we need to schedule a time that I bring in my laptop?
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Joy
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Chris Ritzo
> <chris.ritzo at gmail.com <mailto:chris.ritzo at gmail.com>
> >>> <mailto:chris.ritzo at gmail.com <mailto:chris.ritzo at gmail.com>>>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Carol,
> >>> It is possible. We prepared for this when Brian rebuilt Joy's
> >>> computer. I believe Brian has connected with Joy on
> beginning to set
> >>> up her laptop for remote access. I believe he needs to have
> the laptop
> >>> brought in to the IMC for set up.
> >>>
> >>> Brian, can you please connect with Joy and Wayne to get this
> set up?
> >>> Thanks.
> >>>
> >>> Chris
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM, carol ammons
> >>> <carolammons at gmail.com <mailto:carolammons at gmail.com>
> <mailto:carolammons at gmail.com <mailto:carolammons at gmail.com>>> wrote:
> >>> > Good morning,
> >>> >
> >>> > We are faces with a challenge transition our treasurer
> >>> responsibilities from
> >>> > one person to another. I know that remote access would
> help Joy
> >>> and Wayne
> >>> > get this done. Since I am largely lacking knowledge on
> what it
> >>> takes to get
> >>> > remote access set-up, can you all give me some idea of how
> long it
> >>> will take
> >>> > to get this completed? Or, it this even possible with the
> changes
> >>> made to
> >>> > the finance computers?
> >>> >
> >>> > Carol A.
> >>> >
> >>> > --
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> Urbana, IL 61801
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