Learn about the computers, telecommunications, and other equipment available to 外网天堂 employees to help get work done. Feel free to bookmark this page. 

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Get to Know Your Office Equipment

Most employees' offices are equipped with the following technology:

  1. an All-in-One (AIO) Desktop Computer with the following:
    • Microsoft Windows operating system
    • Microsoft 365 software, Firefox and Chrome web browsers, among other applications
    • Built-in Microphone and Camera
    • Connection to a hard wired network jack
  2. a Mouse and Keyboard
  3. a Desk Telephone or Headset -if requested

Device IT Tag Number

Look for the red 外网天堂 property tag to locate your Device IT#. It is usually on the front, back, or bottom of your device. Or on your PC computer, go to Settings > System > About

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Sign In to Your Office Computer

Use your My外网天堂 Username only (without @valdosta.edu) and Password.

First Time Logging In? Do this to setup your desktop computer account:
University employees, including student employees, need to have their account provisioned or "established" to log in to campus office computers. You only need to complete this step if your account has never been provisioned or if your account was de-provisioned (i.e., you are a returning employee). Student employees who are transferring from one division to another do not need to complete this step again.

You must use a Windows office computer that is connected to the 外网天堂 wired network to complete these steps. If you are a student employee, verify with your department that the computer you are trying to log into is not restricted to faculty- and staff-only use.

1. At the computer login screen, enter vsuguest (Username) and guest (Password).

2. Double-click the Apply for Desktop Logon Account icon. The FireFox web browser will open. 

3. Enter your full 外网天堂 Email Address and Password. Select No when prompted to Stay signed in?

4. From the Welcome page, submit answers to all prompted questions regarding your position. If necessary, consult with your department for this information.

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5. Once setup is complete:

  • Wait 15 minutes, then close the web browser and sign out of the 外网天堂Guest account.
  • Now sign into the office computer using your 外网天堂 username only (omit @valdosta.edu) and password.

If you are unable to log in, call 外网天堂 Solutions Center at 229.245.4357.

Save your Work

Employees are responsible for backing up their own files that are saved locally on their office computers. To prevent data loss, employees are strongly advised to save work files to OneDrive, Teams or othe approved cloud-based storage solutions instead of saving directly to their office computers. For security and virus protection, plugging in USB drives into 外网天堂 machines are not encouraged.

Sign Out

Sign out of the computer when finished so no one else can gain access to your account.

Click the Windows logo > your Profile Name > Sign Out.

If you need to step away from your computer, press the Windows logo + L on your keyboard to lock it.

Learn about 外网天堂 Virtual Computer Labs and Remote Desktop Access

While off-campus, you can connect to a 外网天堂 virtual computer to access on-campus, licensed software, the V Drive network, and for some, access to specialized business and financial applications.

Additionally, with prior approval, you can also remote in to your office computer to access software that is not installed on the virtual lab computers. It's a two-step process: You would first connect to a virtual computer and then remote in to your office computer.

Local Administrative Access

Based on policies set by the Georgia Cybersecurity Board and the University System of Georgia (USG), users of institutional-owned devices are not permitted to have administrative access that would permit the user to manage or install applications or operating systems, configure specific settings or other functions, or modify accounts that are managed by Information Technology

Business-Case Exceptions:

Apply for an exception to gain administrative access to your work computer.

Learn more about the 外网天堂 Employee Phone System

Microsoft Teams Phone is a secure, cloud-based calling solution that integrates with our existing Teams application. Much like a traditional phone, you can call and receive calls from landlines and mobile phones, transfer calls, and place them on hold, as well as make normal Teams to Teams calls.  

Employees have the following options:

  • Use Teams on your office computer and a headset, or use your device's speaker and microphone
  • Use a 外网天堂-issued Teams-certified desk phone
  • Use your smartphone, laptop, or tablet that has internet access and the Teams app installed

Employees/Departments may request or purchase additional technology such as:

  • network printers
  • document scanners
  • additional monitors
  • laptop computers or Mac computers
  • external hard drives
  • external microphones and cameras
  • employee cell phones
  • other specializied equipment

Visit IT Procurement and Asset Management to learn how to purchase equipment and how the IT division refreshes/replaces equipment on a scheduled basis.

Technology Needs Assessments: At least once a year, the IT division will consult with individual colleges and departments to determine if their technology needs are being met and if necessary, implement an acquistion plan.