Baylor Law School Technology

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Baylor Law School Technology

• Rick Sowell, IT Director, Room 307
• Phone [phone]
• Email Ricky_Sowell_at_baylor.edu
• Ricky Lovecky, Analyst Programmer, Room 305
• Phone [phone]
• Email Ricky_Lovecky_at_baylor.edu
• Bill Haberl, Senior Information Technology
  Associate, Room 304
• Phone [phone]
• Email Bill_Haberl_at_baylor.edu

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Technological Overview

• Familiarity with and use of technology has become
  critical to law school success.
• 1600 RJ-45 Network wired connections
• Student access to the wired network available
  via the resnet protocol. (https//restech.baylor
  .edu)
• Configuration for resnet available by office
  visit or plugging in and logging on to
  https//restech.baylor.edu
• Existing anti-virus must be removed prior to
  configuration
• Wireless Network available building wide 802.11 b
  encrypted protocol
• Wired resnet configuration needed for exam
  taking on computer.
• Technology resource page http//law.baylor.edu/li
  brary/RT_tech.htm

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Technology Support

• Computer lab located on third floor of the
  library (Rick Sowell, Ricky Lovecky, Bill Haberl
  and IT Support Desk all located within the
  computer lab).
• Resnet (wired) configuration assistance
  immediately follows.Personal computer support
  provided up to the point of hardware replacement
  or warranty repair.

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FEEDBACK

• Please report technical issues of any kind to IT
  team
• Wireless has inherent issues with respect to
  reliability..be patient but report problems
• Comments and or suggestions are greatly
  appreciated.communicate your needs to us
• Websitecomments and suggestions please..it is
  our website

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Follow rules/instructions

• READ YOUR EMAILS FROM IT
• HTTP//MAIL.BAYLOR.EDU
• AGAIN.READ YOUR EMAILS FROM IT
• Prepare as asked for your laptop exams
• READ YOUR EMAILS FROM IT
• Please take care of your lab equipment and
  technology resources.everyone is impacted

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BEARID/BEARWEB

• BEAR ID (Format Firstname_Lastname LOG-IN FOR
  Network Resources, virtually everything except
  registration which is done via BEARWEB)
• BEARWEB
• 9 digit ID number and PIN

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Email and Web Resources

• Check your Email regularlyit is the primary
  method of communication
• Web information resource for current students
  http//law.baylor.edu/library/RT_tech.htm
• Wireless Configuration Instructions
• Wireless Printing Instructions
• Audio Visual

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Classroom/Courtroom Technology

• A/V
• Courtrooms (Attend training sessions when
  appropriate)
• Network access and control (Prof System)
• Report any issues such as bad jacks and lack of
  wireless connectivity to IT Team.

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Lab Procedures

• Log-In with BearID (Firstname_Lastname)
• Do not save anything to hard drive for later use
  (later being after you log-off and or re-start)
• Do not print Lexis or Westlaw resources on
  non-dedicated printers.
• Log-Off and restart the lab computers when you
  complete your use.
• Please use Scanner and Color Printer but dont
  abuse
• South Lab Configuration
• Scanner
• Color Printer
• Resnet Lines and open carrels
• HP 9000
• One Bay of Standard lab computers on North Side

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Exams on Computer

• ExtegrityArmored Word Processor
• Simple to use
• No spell Check
• 128 bit encryption
• Backup copy on laptop
• Network Save
• Compatible with XP, Vista and Mac
• Email notification and information prior to exam
  time
• If not prepared then exam on computer privilege
  lost for current quarter

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Machine Specific Information

• Purchase Recommendations
• (http//www.baylor.edu/techprocurement/index.p
  hp?id45255)
• Are Macs Supported? We provide limited software
  support for Macs. They can be used for exams.
• Does Baylor Provide Antivirus? Yes one copy of
  Norton with unlimited subscriptions while
  student. Loaded during network configuration
  Link for software for home use
• https//www3.baylor.edu/cgi-bin/bid/software
• Law School Technology Links (http//law.baylor.e
  du/library/RT_tech.htm)

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New Student Questions, Answers Information

• Who is available for help during school hours?
  After?
• When can I get my laptop configured for ResNet /
  AirBear?
• What changes on my laptop when it is configured
  for ResNet / AirBear?
• How can I get assistance if I lose connectivity?
• If my machine fails and has to be returned to the
  manufacturer, can I borrow a laptop until it is
  returned?
• How often should I check my machine for spyware?
  And, does it make sense to run 2 or more spyware
  detection programs?
• What can spyware do to my machine?
• Are we able to purchase Office 2003 at a
  discount?
• Will you be supporting Vista?
• The Baylor Law School website is a major part of
  communication and coordination. Please
  reference it often. If you have any suggestions
  or comments, please contact Bill Haberl
  (Bill_Haberl_at_baylor.edu).
• Questions???