Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Technology Services Infrastructure and Client Services Services, Procedures and Updates http://www.medschool.vcu.edu/technology/ Objective: Provide courteous, personalized, professional and comprehensive technology support to all departments within the School of Medicine I. Procedure for submitting requests A service request can be submitted by phone, online form, or e‐mail. It is important to place a service request rather than walk‐up, or contact your department’s IT Support Analyst (ISA) or IT Manager directly via e‐mail or phone. This ensures that all requests are received and picked up in a timely manner. Online: When a request is submitted online, it is routed directly to the SOMTech queue. o Go to the Remedy request page to access the SOMTech service request form. o Enter your VCU eID and password when prompted. o Click on Remedy Requester located in the left navigation area. o Click on School of Medicine link located under the Quick Links section o Verify that “I Need Assistance From/With” dropdown is set to “‐‐SOMTech”. o In the “Details” box, enter a description of the problem. If possible, type in any error messages you are receiving. To expedite the request, it is highly recommended that you include your office location in the “Details” box. o Enter your phone number in the “Number where you can be reached” box. o Select your position type: Faculty, Staff, or Student. o Click the Save button. A confirmation dialog box will appear, notifying you that Remedy has processed your request. o Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box. o An e‐mail message will be sent to your address to confirm the receipt of your request. Phone: To place a service request by phone, call the VCU Help Desk at 828‐2227. When placing a service request by phone, please inform the Help Desk representative to route your request to SOMTech group. Email: Service requests can also be submitted by sending e‐mail to somtech@vcu.edu. Please include as much detail as possible. Once a service request is logged in the Remedy Ticketing System, it will be picked up by the departmental ISA. In the event that the departmental ISA is unavailable due to vacation, sickness, or training, the request will be assigned to the next available ISA. II. Prioritization of requests To minimize downtime and loss of productivity due to technical problems, the service requests are prioritized as follows:
a. Priority 0 (Highest Priority) i. Network outages that affects an entire location or floor ii. Novell or Active Directory connection problems affecting a department/division. iii. Enterprise application outages that affect entire location, departments or divisions. iv. Malicious code infections are handled as priority 0 by default. If the infection is not classified as a security incident, then the priority will drop to 1. v. Security incidents that jeopardize the confidentiality, integrity and availability of confidential and protected data. vi. Deans, Department / Division Chairs and their Administrative Assistants b. Priority 1 (High Priority) i. New computer installs for new hires ii. Malicious code infections that are not qualified as a security incident iii. Logon issues iv. Computers that will not boot up or crashes v. Any IT related issues that prevent an individual from conducting day to day business operations. vi. Data restoration 1. Novell: A service request needs to be placed with TS‐ Server Administration group 2. Active Directory: Transfer the service request to a member of the ISIS group. c. Priority 2 i. General computer problems (computer not operating properly but functional) ii. Lotus Notes client installation for new hires iii. IT related issues, except security incidents, that do not prevent an individual from conducting day to day activities. iv. Printer problems d. Priority 3 i. Novell/Active Directory account maintenance and access management (Account Creation, Deletion, Modification. File and folder permissions) ii. Purchasing recommendations iii. Software installation and/or update iv. Remote access troubleshooting v. Walk‐Ups (A service request needs to be generated in Remedy and prioritized by the ISA) vi. Telephone Requests (A service request needs to be generated in Remedy and prioritized by the ISA) vii. Email Requests (A service request needs to be generated in Remedy and prioritized by the ISA)
e. Priority 4 i. New computer installations (This only applies to faculty/staff that have working computers and will require data migration) ii. New printer or peripheral installations III. Escalation procedure The Department Chair, Chair’s Executive Assistant, Departmental Administrator and IT Liaison may contact the department ISA, IT Manager or the Director of Infrastructure and Client Services at the cell phone numbers provided to them for emergency. For escalation procedures to work effectively it is important that the emergency contact numbers are NOT shared with all faculty and staff. In case of emergency, faculty and staff may contact VCU Helpdesk at 828‐2227 and ask that their service request be escalated to SOMTech management team. Alternatively the faculty may contact the departmental IT Liaison who can reach the SOMTech team using the emergency contact number. An ISA will be dispatched immediately to provide the necessary support to resolve the problem. IV. Communication A new listserv called SOMTECH‐L has been created to communicate important technology updates, scheduled server outages, and technology tips to faculty and staff. By default, all department personnel will automatically be subscribed to this listserv but will have the option to unsubscribe at any time. Over the next two weeks, we will be revising the School of Medicine Technology Services website to bring it up‐to‐date and make it more accessible and user‐friendly for faculty and staff. An update will be sent to SOMTECH‐L listserv when the website is ready. V. Technology Updates Windows 7 Support Update o Effective immediately, SOMTech will begin supporting Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate version on new computers. o For existing computers, we will begin taking upgrade requests on Tuesday, September 7th. Please note that not all computers can be upgraded to Windows 7 due to hardware compatibility issues. Microsoft Campus License Agreement o Mike Duong will be working with Microsoft representative and SHI to sign the Microsoft Campus License Agreement for the School of Medicine. Once the agreement is signed, all SOM faculty and staff will be able to install any supported version of Office and Windows on their work PCs at no charge. There will be a nominal fee for purchasing these products for home use. Additional details will be available in September 2010.
SOMTech has purchased 100 4 GB IronKey encrypted USB flash drives. These drives will be distributed to faculty and staff that have a documented business need and justification to copy confidential and protected data to removable media. The new drives will be distributed beginning in mid‐August. Please contact your ISA to request an IronKey flash drive. V. Services Provided Client Services (SOMTech) Hardware support o Day to day troubleshooting and installations o Provide loner equipment when necessary o Printer/Copier/Peripheral computing equipment setup and configurations Network or local installation Basic troubleshooting to fix connectivity and configuration issues Printers/Copiers/Peripheral repairs referred to 3rd party repair service o Computer swap out/Reimaging to SOM security standards Create images Restore images using Sysprep Backup users work related (excluding personal music files, pictures, and videos) data before wiping the computer Disconnect/reconnect for moves or equipment relocations o Break fix General break fix assessment/troubleshooting Coordinate delivery and installation of replacement parts for warranty equipment Recommend parts and provide quotes for out‐of‐warranty equipment MAC Hardware Support Exception Recommend purchase of AppleCare Protection for all Macs Hardware repair services available through G2G or local Apple Store (Short Pump) Serve as intermediaries if necessary or users may contact G2G or Apple Store directly Software support Installation, configuration and troubleshooting for Standard SOM supported OS only ( Professional/enterprise editions only) MS Office (versions currently supported by Microsoft) Adobe Acrobat (versions currently supported by Adobe) Unique software and applications o SOMTech will provide support provided on a best effort manner o Vendor technical support my be required to provide additional support E‐mail (Lotus Notes)
Install Lotus Notes client on new and existing computers Assist with client upgrades Troubleshoot minor issues; database and server issues referred to VCU Technology Services IMAP email clients such as Outlook, Thunderbird are not supported Institutional software (Banner, Blackboard, etc.) o SOMTech will provide initial assessment, basic troubleshooting and coordinate with the appropriate support group to provide additional support services o Installation of VCUHS applications such as Cerner, IDX, Medquist. Support will be coordinated through the VCUHS helpdesk. (SOMTS will be developing a process to allow VCUHS to fully support clinical application on non VCUHS equipment. This will mitigate delays and make support transparent.) o Virus Removal o Remove viruses and spyware from computers o Rebuild computer only if necessary o Asset Inventory Maintain an up‐to‐date inventory of desktops and laptops o Mobile Devices (ie: blackberry) Analysts may collaborate with each user to ensure reasonable and appropriate coordination with the appropriate VCU and VCUHS support group PDAs and personal mobile devices are not supported Network Support / Troubleshooting Provide Cat 5e Patch and Crossover Cables in emergency situations Troubleshoot Network Port and Switch issues (if accessible) Research upgrade possibility and work to recommend faster network access Troubleshoot network latency, outages and work with appropriate parties to resolve Assist in troubleshooting wireless network devices and ensure connectivity o Specialized Lab/Research Equipment Provide limited support for computing equipment connected to lab/research equipment Analysts will collaborate with each lab to ensure reasonable and appropriate levels of support is given for computing equipment only IT Purchasing o Establish standard baseline configuration for desktop computers and laptops o Negotiate competitive pricing with vendors
o Provide quotes for software and hardware that is outside the standard o Assist departments with procurement o Vendor management o Provide USB cable, keyboard, mice in emergency situations Remote access management o Complete and collect necessary paper work for remote access o Coordinate level of access with VCU Technology Services as needed o Provide instructions and necessary batch files for mapping drives o Assist faculty and staff with setting up remote access to servers via WebVPN client Sensitive Data Storage and Handling o Assist with installation of TrueCrypt o Recommend appropriate removable media based on sensitivity of data Communication – website, e‐mail, faculty meetings o Technical Tips and Updates o Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) o Server Maintenance Schedules and Outage Notification o Purchasing recommendations o Virus and other security alerts o Security Awareness Training Information Security and Infrastructure Services Network administration o Manage Active Directory Group Policies o Manage Novell and Active Directory groups and users o Create and maintain Novell and Active Directory Login Scripts o Monitor storage utilization and coordinate the purchase of additional storage as needed o Coordinate data backup schedule with University Computer Center o Restore files from backup as requested o Monitor server event logs and hobbit messages and take corrective action as needed Application Hosting o Web Applications Research application requirements and make appropriate recommendations for server (virtual vs. physical) Coordinate the provisioning of new server if necessary Configure application on web server Create virtual directory Manage application pools Install SSL certificate
Monitor application and server event logs to detect suspicious activity and take corrective action if needed Manage developer access and permissions o Applications hosted on Windows and Novell servers Configure and troubleshoot applications Manage groups and permissions o Desktop Management o LANDesk Administration Patch management Software deployment Inventory management License management Information Security Management o Perform Risk and Vulnerability assessment Business Impact analysis Business contingency planning Threat assessment o Review policy and standard with departments o Review information standards on an annual basis and develop new templates and standards as needed o Recommend encryption solution for protection of local data o Conduct security awareness training, education for faculty/staff o Collaborate with SOM, VCU and VCUHS on Compliance and policies Incident response and coordinate appropriately with organizational entities
VII. Staff Bios Infrastructure and Client Services Management Team Michael Duong, Director of Infrastructure and Client Services Expertise: Information technology support management, business process reengineering, general networking and network administration, video conferencing design, remote access, server management, project management. Education: o International Business Certificate Program, VCU, 2009 o Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems, VCU 2002 o Bachelor of Science in Biology, VCU, 1997 Relevant Experience: o 2003 – present Director of Computing Resources, Computer Support and Information Services (CSIS), VCU Health System, Richmond, VA o 2005 – 2010 Director OR Systems, VCU Health System, Richmond, VA o 1998 – 2003 Information Technology Analyst, CSIS, VCU Health System, Richmond, VA o 1997 – 1998 Information Technology Support, Department of Biochemistry, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA o 1995 – 1997 Computer Technician, Department of Surgery, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA Dan Han, Infrastructure and Information Security Manager Expertise: Networking, endpoint management, server management, information security, and project management. Education: o B.S. ‐ Information Systems, VCU, Richmond, VA o M.B.A. ‐ School of Business, VCU, Richmond, VA, 2010 o M.S. ‐ Information Systems, VCU (expected 2011) Technology Certifications: CISSP, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator, MCITP, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003: Security, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, MCTS, MCP, GCWN, GCIH, CompTIA Security+ Relevant Experience o 2008 – 2010 Information Security Manager, VCU School of Medicine o 2002 ‐ 2008 Network administrator and computer support technician, Computer Based Instruction Lab (CBIL), VCU School of Medicine
o 2002 Student worker, CBIL o 2001 ‐ 2003 Graphic designer and IT consultant, Hyrize Productions o 2001 ‐ 2002 Account coordinator, Capital One Steven George, IT Manager for Clinical Departments and Dean’s Office Expertise: Microsoft Active Directory and Novell administration, 3rd level technical support, desktop support management, desktop imaging, LANDesk, network troubleshooting. Education: o Bachelor of Science, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Virginia State University, 2000 o Bachelor of Science, General Management, Virginia State University, 1998 Technology Certifications: o CompTIA A+ Certification o CompTIA Network+ Certification o Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 Relevant Experience: o 2007 – Present Desktop Support Manager, VCU School of Medicine o 2005 – 2007 Information Technology Analyst, SOMTech Computer Support, VCU School of Medicine o 2003 – 2005 Desktop Support Technician, Halifax Technology Services, VCUHS o 2001 – 2003 Desktop Support Technician, TEKSystems DeMond Owens, IT Manager for Basic Science and Public Health Departments Expertise: LANDesk Administration, Apple Mac OSX troubleshooting and support, network troubleshooting, desktop support, general problem solving. Education: o Bachelor of Science in Technology Education, Virginia Tech, 1997 Technology Certifications: o Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist o Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician o Certified LANDesk Administrator Relevant Experience: o 2010 – present IT Manager, Basic Sciences and Public Health Departments, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
o 2007 – 2010 Assistant Manager, SOMTech Desktop Support, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA o 2006 – 2007 LANDesk Administrator, SOMTech, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA o 2005 – 2006 IT Support Technician, SOMTech, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA o 1997 – 2005 Southeast District Area Information Technologist, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Petersburg, VA Client Services (SOMTech) Michael Baines, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Psychiatry (Addiction Psychiatry not included) o Internal Medicine – Office of Educational Affairs o Internal Medicine – Hematology/Oncology o Internal Medicine – Cardiology o Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expertise: Desktop support, systems administration Education: o Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Christopher Newport University, 1998 Technology Certifications: o CompTIA A+ o CompTIA Network+ o CompTIA Security+ o CompTIA Server+ Relevant Experience: o 2010 – present Information Technology Analyst, SOMTech Computer Support, VCU School of Medicine o 1998 – 2008 Systems Administrator, ARI Network Services Michael Balod, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Physiology o Humphrey Fellowship o Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Expertise: Computer support, MS Active Directory, network administration Education: o Associate in Science, Information Technology, Santa Barbara Business College, Bakersfield, CA
Relevant Experience: o June 2009 ‐ present Information Technology Specialist, SOMTech Computer Support, VCU School of Medicine o July 2007 – Apr 2009 Computer Operator, Information Systems, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield CA o February 2005 ‐ July 2007 Computer Support Technician, Standard School District, Bakersfield CA Randall Shane Conner, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Anatomy and Neurobiology o Microbiology and Immunology Expertise: Computer support, MS Active Directory, network administration, desktop imaging Education: o Bachelor of Science, Information Systems, VCU, 2010 Relevant Experience: o 2008 ‐ 2010 IT Assistant, SOMTech Computer Support, VCU School of Medicine Brian Constance, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Biostatistics o Social and Behavioral Health o Healthcare Policy and Research o Epidemiology and Community Health Expertise: Linux/Unix operating system, Mac OSX operating system, Desktop Virtualization, Network Engineering and Administration, Computer support Relevant Experience: o 2009 ‐ present Information Technology Analyst, SOMTech, VCU School of Medicine o 2002 ‐ 2009 Information Technology Analyst, Microbiology and Immunology, VCU School of Medicine o 2001 ‐ 2002 ISP Network Technician, Network Support, Cavalier Telephone o 2001 Unix System Administrator, Silicon Dominion Corporation o 2000 ‐ 2001 Network Engineer, Silicon Dominion Corporation o 1999 Network Engineer, Network Operations Core, MindSpring Enterprises, Inc.
o 1998 ‐1999 Remote Access Systems Engineer, digitalNATION, Inc. o 1994 ‐ 1997 Remote Access and Technical Support Supervisor, iG2 (Internet Creations, Inc.) Carl Dailey, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Pediatrics o Neurology o Internal Medicine ‐ Nephrology o Internal Medicine ‐ Pulmonary Expertise: Desktop support Education: o Associate in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering, Christopher Newport University, 1999 Relevant Experience: o 2009 – 2010 Systems Analyst, Sapphire Technology Group o 2006 – 2009 Desktop Support Analyst, Analyst International Company Ronald L. Davis, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Radiology o Orthopedic Surgery o Obstetrics and Gynecology o Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases o Otolaryngology Expertise: Server, workstations, and LAN/WAN support, MS Active Directory administration. Education: o Bachelor of Business Administration, Smithdeal Massey College Technology Certifications: o Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Relevant Experience: o 2010 – present VCU School of Medicine, Information Technology Analyst, SOMTech Computer Support o 1999 – 2010 VCU Health System, Departments of Radiology and Orthopedics, Network Analyst o 1998 – 1999 Tek‐Systems Inc. Network Diagnostic Technician, Network Support Technician James O’Brien, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned:
o Dean’s Office o Internal Medicine – Rheumatology o Quality Health Care Expertise: Computer support, Apple Mac OSX troubleshooting and support, MS Active Directory administration. Education: o Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems, VCU, 2001 Relevant Experience: o 2007 ‐ present Information Technology Specialist, SOMTech Computer Support, VCU School of Medicine o 2002 ‐ 2007 MS Exchange Administrator, Department of Environmental Quality Ian Reyes, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Addiction Psychiatry o HIV/AIDS Center o Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology, Hepatology o Internal Medicine ‐ General Medicine o Institute for Women’s Health o General Clinical Research (tentative) Expertise: Windows and Mac OSX support Education: o Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Virginia Tech, 2005 Relevant Experience: o 2009 – 2010 IT Specialist, Richmond Ambulance Authority o 2009 IT Consultant, University of Richmond o 2008 – 2009 Help Desk Associate, Wachovia Securities Matthew C. Scott, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Human and Molecular Genetics o Family Medicine o Internal Medicine Administration o Internal Medicine ‐ Endocrinology Expertise: Computer support, MS Active Directory and Novell administration and support Education: o Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Mary Washington, 2003 Relevant Experience:
o 2007 ‐ present Information Technology Analyst, SOMTech Computer Support, VCU School of Medicine o 2006 ‐ 2007 Microcomputer Services Technician, Johns Hopkins University o 2003 ‐ 2006 Information Technology Specialist, University of Mary Washington Amber Shaffer, IT Support Analyst Departments/Divisions Assigned: o Pharmacology and Toxicology Expertise: Desktop support and network administration Education: o Bachelor of Science, Information Technology with concentration in information security and network administration, George Mason University, 2005 Relevant Experience: o 2008 ‐ present Information Technology Specialist, SOMTech Computer Support, VCU School of Medicine o 2006 ‐ 2008 Desktop Support, The Kemtah Group, Inc., o 2005 ‐ 2006 Network Security and Compliance, George Mason University Infrastructure Services and Information Security Jason Hodges, Infrastructure Systems Analyst Expertise: Novell and Active Directory administration, security threat remediation, information security practices, server management, desktop support, computer lab imaging and support, computer based testing, research application support, and implementation of technology in health care environment Education: o B.A. ‐ Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2007Post‐Bacc Certificate ‐ Physiology and Biophysics, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond VA, 2008 Relevant Experience: o 2007 ‐ 2008 Network administrator and computer support technician, Curriculum Innovation Resource Center (CIRC), VCU School of Medicine. o 2007 AV Support Technician, VCU School of Medicine, Educational Technology. o 1999 ‐ 2005 Owner and computer technician, Hodges Computing Service, Charlottesville, VA.
o 1999 ‐ 2001 Contracted computer support technician and Student Novell Netware Administrator, Miller School of Albemarle, Crozet, VA. Ancillary Services (Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurosurgery, Dermatology) Melvin Denwiddie, Team Lead Expertise: MS Access Database and Tool development, Active Directory support, audio/visual and conference support, batch file development, command line interfaces, computer‐based testing support, database design, desktop support, file server administration, information security, network diagnosis, Novell support, policy and procedure development, project management, web design and development. Education: o Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering, Minor in Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2002 o Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems, VCU, 2007 Relevant Experience: o 2002 – 2010 IT Support Specialist, Team Lead, Security Lead, Computer Support and Information Services (CSIS), VCU o 1995 – 2010 IT Analyst, Denwiddie, Virdi & Associates Tyler Mangino, Operations Specialist Expertise: Desktop Support, hardware support, Microsoft Active Directory, A/V & videoconferencing support Education: o Bachelor of Science. – Information Technology with Major in Management and Information Services, ECPI Relevant Experience: o 2009 – present IT Analyst – Computer Support and Information Services (CSIS), Dept. of Surgery, VCU Jonathan Parham, PC Support Specialist Expertise: Hardware and software troubleshooting (including printers), desktop support primarily in Windows, basic Mac experience, Active Directory, network troubleshooting, audio visual setup and support, LANDesk administration Education: o Associate in Applied Science, Computer Electronic Technology, ECPI