Essential Stanford Software: Fall 2007 Update
For readers new to Stanford, Essential Stanford Software (ESS) is a collection of applications -- some free, others licensed by the University -- that help faculty, staff and students accomplish day-to-day tasks and keep their computers secure... Read more
SUNet Backbone - Now Speeding at Ten-Gigabits per Second
In September, Networking Systems completed the upgrade of the Stanford University network (SUNet) backbone to use higher speed links, with a data rate of ten-gigabits per second. In addition, an upgrade to the link to national research networks is underway... Read more
Technology Training for Fall 2007
This fall, IT Services Technology Training group is offering a variety of classes, from Mac and PC-based applications, to operating systems, to the Web and other Internet topics... Read more
iPass - Connecting to the 'Net Away from Stanford
Have you ever needed an Internet connection while traveling? Sure, they're available at your hotel for ten or twelve dollars a day, or at the Starbucks down the street for $29.99 per day (with a T-mobile subscription), but all those charges add up quickly, and there are places where that isn't even an option. iPass is the solution to all of these problems... Read more
How to Find Software on Campus
IT Services' Software Licensing, the Stanford Bookstore, and Stanford Procurement are three campus software outlets on campus. Their common goal is to get needed software into people's hands at the best possible price... Read more
Departmental Firewall Project: A Campus-wide Security Initiative
The Departmental Firewall Project, a security initiative funded by the President and the Provost to provide free firewall service across the University, kicked off in earnest in March of this year... Read more
Student Computing Designs and Builds New Presentation System at Stern Hall
Working with Residential Education, Student Housing, and the Resident Fellows and student staff at Casa Zapata House in Stern Hall, Student Computing has installed a presentation system designed to meet the needs of several student groups... Read more
ITS Campus Wireless Network Gets Upgrades
As part of FY07 wireless initiatives, IT Services has begun converting older, autonomous wireless access points to newer, lightweight protocols. This will allow easier management and monitoring of the more than 1,800 access points around campus... Read more
Meyer Library Tech Services: Quick Tour
Have you visited Meyer Library lately? Here's a brief tour of the latest services and facilities that Academic Computing offers there... Read more
Use WebEx for Easy Online Collaboration
Stanford maintains a flat-rate-per-user agreement with WebEx Communications, Inc. (now a unit of Cisco Systems Inc.) to use the on-demand WebEx collaboration suite of Support Center, Meeting Center, Training Center, Event Center and Sales Center... Read more
Modem Pool Service To Be Discontinued
With a declining user base over the past several years, IT Services will be discontinuing its modem pool service in September 2008. The modem pool equipment is aging and would require a significant investment to replace... Read more
Computer Desktop and Laptop Backup Pilot
The Desktop and Laptop Backup project is chartered to review the current University workstation backup alternatives and determine if providing a centralized secure backup solution is a viable IT Services offering... Read more
Web News - Resources for Stanford Webmasters
The Office of University Communications, which maintains Stanford's main Web site, offers a set of resources and style guidelines for Webmasters of departmental or other official Stanford Web sites... Read more
Stanford Bookstore Computer Department: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to buy computers at the Stanford Bookstore? We sell computers to the Stanford community. Stanford students, faculty, and staff are all eligible to take advantage of our education discounts... Read more
