TechNet and the LSP Server

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TechNet and the LSP Server

• Doug Loyd
• April 20, 2004 LSP Conference

dept-support_at_virginia.edu
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The LSP Server LSPTECH A Service of ITC-DCS

• Eligible users (LSPs trained LSAs)
• Resources available (e.g. TechNet)
• Using the TechNet InfoViewer
• Getting connected to the server
• Installing and Updating TechNet

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Who Can Use the LSP Server

• Local Support Partners (LSPs)
• Unlimited access because of duties
• LSAs who attend TechNet training
• Access limited to specific resources
• For help with server access
• Email dept-support_at_virginia.edu

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Whats on lsptech.itc.virginia.edu

• Specialized tools for LSPs only
• Patches, Updates and Service Packs
• Beta versions of Microsoft products
• Pre-release software previews
• Other highly technical tools and materials
• General tools for both LSPs and LSAs
• Microsoft TechNet (main focus for today)
• Technical Training Online Seminars (also
  available)
• https//lsptech.itc.virginia.edu/techtrain

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What is TechNet?

• Technical information for MS products
• Targeted at IT professionals
• Updated monthly
• Ways to use TechNet
• Load it all on your PC
• Run it from a server
• Web version also available
• http//www.microsoft.com/technet

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TechNet InfoViewer System

• Web-like interface to TechNet info
• Major controls
• Parts of the screen
• Scope of information
• Browse and search

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Web-like interface to TechNet info
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TechNet Help
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Major controls
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Contents Tab
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Index Tab
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Search Tab
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Favorites Tab
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Browse or Search in TechNet

• Browse look around
• Read down through the index
• Look under specific product headings
• Search targeted quest
• Select what area of TechNet to search
• Results in bottom pane, click to read

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Parts of the screen
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Seventh Inning Stretch

• Topics remaining
• Using your ESERVICES id/password
• Installing and updating the TechNet System
• Live demo of TechNet
• Questions about other LSP resources?

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The ESERVICES connection

• Use your ESERVICES id and password
• E.g., eservices\mst3k not just mst3k
• But if running Windows 98, this wont work
• (Youll need a special configuration)
• To set up or change your Eservices password
• https//www.web.virginia.edu/pswd/

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Installing and Updating TechNet

• Map a drive letter (be consistent) to
  \\lsptech.itc.virginia.edu\technet
• or \\128.143.12.169\technet
• Run SETUP.EXE choose Minimal (12mb), Typical
  (50mb) or Complete Install (1.1gb)
• When a new monthly issue is available, repeat the
  above steps to install it

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What Weve Done So Far

• Eligible users (LSPs some LSAs)
• Resources available (e.g. TechNet)
• Using the TechNet InfoViewer
• Getting connected to the server
• Installing and updating TechNet
• Now its time for a live demo

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Live Demo of TechNet

• Questions?
• Ask them now, or email dept-support_at_virginia.edu