Although I don't directly support the machines we do the same at the agency with Windows. Politically because it allows us to keep a handle on software licenses. Technically because it keeps the number of support calls down due to "After Dark" (Old screen saver if you are new in the biz) or other problem software.
I do recommend that all districts do this. The district is liable for all software installed on a system they own even if the school did not know about it. It is not uncommon for a "Friend" to loan a disk of a licensed program to someone and then this unlicensed software gets on school/agency equipment. Then all it takes is a disgruntled staff member to call the software piracy line and the school/agency could be open to some large fines. It is not popular with staff, but by locking down systems it will keep your liabilities to a minimum. From: Timothy A. Limbert Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:34 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Teacher lock-down Our teachers are not local admins on their machines, and cannot install programs. They can run any program installed, and if they need a program installed, and there's no good reason not to give it to them, I'll install it for them. They are subject to some web filtering, but not nearly as strict as the students' laptops are subject to. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712-272-3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 MSN: limbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:10 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Teacher lock-down As I'm getting ready for the 2009-2010 school year I need a little help from you guys again. What I'm looking for is a list of what privileges you give your teachers. As for what they can and can't do on their systems. I'm looking to lock them down pretty tight but I have to have other schools input before I can do this. So if your teachers are locked down please let me know what they can do as for running programs, installing programs, and then some. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD Emmetsburg, IA Networking Administrator mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us
