[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.
>     >>>     >
>     >>>     > --
>     >>>     > Carol Ammons-Program Director
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>     >>>     > 202 S. Broadway Avenue
>     >>>     > Urbana, IL 61802
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>     >>>
>     >>> --
>     >>> Joy Davis
>     >>> UCIMC Office Manager
>     >>> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
>     >>> Urbana, IL 61801
>     >>> imcbooks at gmail.com <mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com>
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> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Joy Davis
> UCIMC Office Manager
> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
> Urbana, IL 61801
> imcbooks at gmail.com <mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com>
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