If you find that SHI is not meeting the level of service they are contracted to provide, please use the information listed here to escallate your matter to someone higher up in the organization. Please also cc SoftwareCentral@ucla.edu on any email sent to SHI for this purpose.
Here is some information about some technical groups staff members at UCLA might want to attend, join, or at least monitor.
This list of links will be occasionally update with links to tips and Information to help keep your computing experience safe and secure.
ST15-003: Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet - published 12/15/15
ST15-002: Securing Your Home Network - published 12/15/15
Faculty and staff use of cloud services offered by UCLA must comply with applicable University and campus policies, notably policies relating to the protection of University data and the UC Electronic Communications Policy.
Steps to Manually Configure Microsoft Products to Activate via the UCLA KMS These directions are intended for non-system administrators activating single machines.
**Note if you are a DNS System Administrator please visit our Microsoft KMS Activation page for System Administrators
Make sure your computer has the correct time/date/time zone. Your computer must be up to date with the latest MS security patches.
All UC IT professionals are encouraged to subscribe to the UC IT Blog. It’s a great way to communicate and collaborate with your fellow IT peers!
Now that I have downloaded my .iso file what do I do with it?
A software program can only be installed on your computer from something called an executable file. An executable file is normally a file that ends in .exe for Windows or .app for Macintosh systems. It is not possible to install software from an .iso file. The .iso file is what is known as ‘a disk image file’. In order to install your software program of choice, you need to convert the .iso file to an executable file.
In case you missed the Microsoft Azure Workshop last month, you can watch a three-part video of the entire workshop on the BruinTech YouTube Channel. Make sure to check out the Microsoft Azure Workshop Playlist.
A UC-wide agreement for Microsoft Azure Online Services has been established. To ensure that an Azure Online Services account for UCLA business is covered under the UC-wide agreement, and is in compliance with UC policy and the law, please follow the instructions below. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact softwarecentral@ucla.edu.