Windows 2000
Basics of Working with SGS
This document addresses the basics of using the Student Global Server (SGS) in the general access labs.
Connecting & Disconnecting
When working in the general access Windows computer labs, it is important for students to connect as themselves. If a student sits down at a station and is not required to connect, it means that the previous student did not disconnect and the machine is still mapped to the previous student's H: drive. The current student will need to disconnect the previous student and then connect as himself or herself.
When students log on, they are connected to the SGS; drives are mapped for access to their data and their profile settings are reestablished.
Connecting to SGS
You will be logged on to the computer as yourself which includes automatic mapping to your H: drive and viewing your profile settings. If you are working in the general access computer labs, the J: drive and W: drive will also be mapped automatically.
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Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete]
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In the User name text box, type your Windows user name
This is the same as your email user name. -
In the Password text box, type your password
Your initial password is uwec? followed by your pin#. Example: uwec?1234
NOTE: For information on how to change your password, see Changing Passwords. -
Verify that the domain is: UWEC
If not, from the pull-down listing, select UWEC -
Click OK
The Windows desktop will appear. -
If the Welcome to Windows 2000 dialog box appears, click CLOSE
Disconnecting from SGS
When you are done with your Windows 2000 session, it is critical that you disconnect. Disconnecting is essential to:
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Prevent others from accessing, modifying, and/or deleting data files
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Prevent others from accessing and sending email messages in your name
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Maintain security of your account
Disconnecting from SGS: Start Menu Option
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From the Start menu, select Shut Down...
The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. -
Select Log off username
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Click YES
Disconnecting from SGS: Keyboard Shortcut
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Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]
The Windows Security dialog box appears. -
Click LOG OFF...
The Log off dialog box appears. -
Click YES
WARNING:
If you are logging off, wait until the [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] message appears in case any error messages appear that you need to respond to. Failure to do so may leave your session active for another person to access your data and email.
If you are shutting down the machine, make sure you wait until the "Okay to Shut Down" message appears or the machine automatically shuts down (depends on individual system hardware and setup). Failure to wait until the message appears can corrupt your profile and corrupt system files on the computer making some programs and features inaccessible.
Changing Passwords
Additional security can be obtained by changing your Windows 2000 password regularly to something others are unlikely to guess. Windows 2000 passwords are case sensitive.
NOTE: Because your Windows 2000 password is used as your email password, changing your Windows 2000 password will also change your email password.
Requirements
- Passwords must be changed at least annually
- You may not use a password that you have previously used on the UW-Eau Claire network
- Passwords must be at least 8 characters long
- Passwords must include any 3 of the following:
- At least one uppercase letter: A - Z
- At least one lowercase letter: a - z
- At least one digit: 0 - 9
- At least one special character: ~ ` @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + = \ | [ ] { } ? < >
Recommendations
- Do not share your password with others
- Do not write down your password
- Do not choose a word or phrase that is commonly known about you
Changing Passwords
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Log On to any Windows 2000 computer
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Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete]
Windows security dialog box appears -
Click CHANGE PASSWORD...
The Change Password dialog box appears. -
For Old Password, type your old password
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For New Password, type your new password
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For Confirm New Password, type your new password again
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Click OK
A message will appear confirming that your password has been changed.
NOTE: If you typed your current password or your new password did not match, you will receive an error message and will need to repeat the process again.
Additional Information
Disk Quota: Each student is allocated 50 MB of space. Once the 50 MB quota is met, students will not be able to save files or receive new messages. Students will be required to clean up their space before continuing to work. If additional space is required, students may want to use a Zip drive (users must supply their own Zip disks) to expand their space.
