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July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
UNI Security Request System
This document is intended to introduce you to the Security Request System (SRS) and explain why it was built, how it works, how to get help in using it and the initial steps for going live. If you have questions on the system, please contact the IT Service Desk (x3-5555 or servicedesk@uni.edu) and they will either answer your question or get you in touch with someone that can.
Why do we need a system to manage security requests?
The Security Request System (SRS) was identified as a need here at UNI after the implementation of the e-Business system. Paper forms...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
The University of Northern Iowa is committed to protecting the data entrusted to its care. An easy and relatively transparent way to aid in achieving this goal is the encryption of hard drives used on university-owned computers. Whole Disk Encryption (WDE) works by converting the data stored on the drive in such a way that it is undecipherable without the decryption key, thereby protecting the data from theft if the computer is stolen or operated by an unauthorized person. When an authorized user starts the computer and logs in, their passphrase permits the computer to decrypt the contents...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
Private web browsing is a privacy feature in some web browsers to disable browsing history and the web cache. It can be used as an alternative to needing to clear your browser history.
Firefox
Click the menu button in the top right corner with three lines and then click New Private Window.
Chrome
At the top right, click the three vertical dots (More) and then New Incognito Window.
You can also use a keyboard shortcut to open an Incognito window:
Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS: Press Ctrl + Shift + n.
Mac: Press ⌘ + Shift + n.
Safari
Choose File > New Private Window
Edge...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
To log into Oracle E-Business, follow the instructions below:
Open a web browser in a private browsing mode. If you already have a private browser open, close it and create a new session.
Visit ebiz.uni.edu. Note: You will need to type this address into your browser, not browse to it through myUNIverse.
Sign in with your CatID username:
You'll be greeted by the Secure TextPad. Enter your passphrase in the field below password and choose Enter:
If this is the first time you're signing in, follow the instructions on configuring your phone to sign into Duo. Otherwise, you will receive...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
The default and preferred sharing setting is to show only free/busy calendar information to other UNI Google Calendar users. You can change your settings to show more details or keep your calendar completely private.
To view the current sharing settings for your calendar:
Log into http://www.uni.edu/email
Browse to your Calendar using the link in the top menu bar
Click on the Gear icon at the top right and select Calendar Settings
Click on the Calendars tab.
Click Share this calendar next to the calendar you would like to share.
Use the "Share this calendar with others"...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
Class groups are created as announcement-only mailing lists which means only the instructor can send email to the group. If you wish to allow open discussion among students, here's how.
Browse to Google Groups for uni.edu to see a list of the groups you a member of. If you are logged into your UNI Gmail account, you can click on the "Groups" link at the top.
If the URL in the address bar does not specify uni.edu, you are at Google's public group directory which is not maintained by UNI. Browse to http://groups.google.com/a/uni.edu to be sure you are at UNI's Google Groups page. Also...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
Departmental
SSH to your account on sunny.uni.edu and use the command line tool "passwd".
Faculty / Staff / Student
Now uses CatID. See CatID passphrase reset instructions.
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
When you use the Internet to access web pages, files, images and other downloaded content, your web browser caches information on your computer. Sometimes clearing this information will resolve issues accessing a web application. Note: Clearing your browsing history may also remove any saved login information on any other websites.
Mozilla Firefox
Press the SHIFT+CONTROL+DELETE keys on your keyboard at the same time
OR
From the Tools menu at the top of the browser window, select Clear Recent History. Note: If you don’t have the top navigation menu, use the Firefox icon in the...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
The UNI Physical Plant owns mailing lists that are organized by office building. They were created to aid that office in notifying building occupants when planned service outages (heat, water, power, etc.) were scheduled. These lists are not restricted to use by only the Physical Plant, but that office should be consulted first by others wishing to use them.
These lists include faculty, staff and externals with offices in the specified building. Email holds are not recognized for faculty and staff. Externals will not receive the email if they have an email hold on their record.
The list...
July 24, 2018 - 1:57 pm
Open Educational Resources (OER) are any resources available at little or no cost that can be used for teaching, learning, or research. The term can include textbooks, course readings, and other learning content; simulations, games, and other learning applications; syllabi, quizzes, and assessment tools; and virtually any other material that can be used for educational purposes. OER typically refers to electronic resources, including those in multimedia formats, and such materials are generally released under a Creative Commons or similar license that supports open or nearly open use of the...
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