Join us to go over the successes (and failures) we’ve encountered in leveraging MECM as Unit IT Pros. Topics will include: Leveraging Task Sequences Collection Management Deployment Settings & Behaviors Maintenance Windows End-user Experience About this event: Presenters: Chad Hankins, Desktop Support Lead, Prairie Research Institute Melba Goliday, Instructional Lab Software Specialist, Information Technology Partners […]
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Apple at Illinois Spring Update
Tags: Paul RobertsSpring update on macOS, iOS and AppleTV at Illinois. Mike Kimmel, our campus Apple System Engineer, will be on hand to answer questions. About this event: Presenters: Paul Roberts, Senior Endpoint Services Specialist, Technology Services Mike Kimmel, Systems Engineer, Apple Track: Software/Endpoint Management Experience Needed: All Levels Learning Outcome: The last Apple best practices for […]
GA Classroom AV update
Tags: Matthew Drain, Scott CimarustiWe will discuss Technology Services updated Classroom AV Cores and the change in vendor for AV over IP solution. We will also be looking for feedback on areas to provide AV training to campus and vendor campus visits. About this event: Presenters: Matthew Drain, Project Manager, Technology Services Scott Cimarusti, Manager, Enterprise Teaching and Learning […]
Modern Service Delivery Deep-Dive
Tags: Keith SumlarThis session is a technical deep-dive into the details of preparing and deploying IT services in a modern way. Example services include Printing, File Shares, and line of business applications. Considerations to be discussed include authentication, networking, service protocols, and endpoint configuration. About this event: Presenters: Keith Sumlar, Assistant Director – Customer Service, Student Affairs […]
AI in Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Tags: Michael CervoneAn overview and update on the current features/capabilities of Zoom’s AI Companion and Microsoft Teams Copilot/Teams Premium. About this event: Presenters: Michael Cervone, Product Owner, Technology Services Track: Service/Unit Overviews and Updates Experience Needed: All Levels Learning Outcome: Additional Keywords: AI, Generative AI, Zoom, Teams, Videoconferencing When and where:
How we use Kubernetes to host varied applications on campus
Tags: Mikael ArvolaFind out what Kubernetes is, why you would or wouldn’t use it, and how the Graduate College is hosting its various workloads and applications in the campus data center with it. Expect high level overviews and specific details of how we’re applying them, as well as brief forays into containerization, DevOps and security. About this […]
Interview Like a Pro: Tips from Tech Talent (WIT Discussion)
Tags: Allison (Al) Payne, Ashley Hetrick, Cordelia Geiken, Ginger Hundgen, Jyotika Sirohi, Sheena Bishop, Tara SadlerYou applied for a job and landed an interview! Now it’s time to prepare for that interview and knock it out of the park. Following the Fall ITPF 2024 session introducing the WIT Resume Review Crew and do’s and don’t’s for application materials, and featuring panelists with a broad range of experiences on committees and […]
Taming a Cookie Monster: Optimizing Google Analytics Cookies at Illinois
Tags: Dan DalpiazIt can be frustrating for both users and IT professionals when a user starts seeing 400/431 errors in their browser without a clear indication as to why. By default, Google Analytics 4 / Google Tag Manager will set its web cookies in a suboptimal way for large, decentralized organizations, which has been contributing to increased […]
(CANCELLED) Strengthening Your Digital Defenses: A Practical Approach to Personal Cybersecurity
Tags: CIndy McKendall, Isaac Galvan, Sandy Delaney Bone, SessionUnfortunately, this workshop was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.Join the Cybersecurity Training and Awareness team to explore a straightforward approach to assessing and improving your personal cybersecurity. This interactive workshop will equip you tools to evaluate and enhance the safety of your digital life, from home networks and IoT devices to personal accounts and […]
Bruce Nesmith — Stories from the Gaming world
Tags: Bruce Nesmith, Ken Taylor, SessionDescription: Bruce Nesmith has had a long career in game design, including the Elder Scrolls series. This a chance to hear from one of the most successful game designers in the industry. About this event: Presenters: Track: Let the committee select a track Experience Needed: All Levels Learning Outcome: An insight into game development. Maximum […]