U of MN Extension - Information Technology Support Guidelines

Information Technology Team
Training and Instructions logo: U of MN Extension

Instructions you can find here:

Meeting Maker

Meeting Maker

Meeting Maker Installation and Setup Instructions: Instructions for installation and configuring the Meeting Maker client software.

County Website

County Website Administration Users Guide: Instructions for using the County Website Administration System. This guide will help you make changes to your county website, upload publications, photos, and organize content.

Passwords

Password Information: Can't keep track of your passwords? This table will guide you to the right place when you need help.

Computer Virus Information

Security Update - Patch for Microsoft Internet Explorer Virus Vulnerability: Because HTML e-mail messages are Web pages, Internet Explorer may run an attachment automatically when it opens the e-mail message allowing the user's computer to be infected by a virus.

Follow the link above to the Security Update from Microsoft. It describes the problem, and links to a patch for IE that can be downloaded. On the Security Update page click on the 'Go' button in the upper right corner to move to the download area.
Norton AntiVirus Users Guide: Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.6 Users Guide. (4/01/02)
Command AntiVirus Software Instructions (for Campus Extension Networks): Command AntiVirus was replaced with Norton AntiVirus effective 2-01-02. (04/01/02)
Command AntiVirus Software Instructions (for Site-Licensed Counties): Command AntiVirus site licenses were discontinued effective 2-01-02. (04/01/02)
Computer Viruses: A guide to preventing infection and sources for finding more information.
Crispen's Five Antivirus Rules: Patrick Crispen's five steps for preventing computer viruses.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Digital Imaging Basics Presentation (November 2001): This presentation includes information about acquiring digital images, terminology, scanning and editing tips.
Digital Imaging Basics Handout (Adobe Acrobat File): This handout introduces the basics of digital imaging.
PowerPoint 2000 Templates (October 2001): These templates all include the Extension Wordmark and are designed for Extension Educators and Staff to use with PowerPoint 2000. Instructions for using these templates can also be found here.
Quickstart To Powerpoint: The purpose of this guide is to get you started using PowerPoint by giving you the basics on what you need to know to create a professional-looking presentation.
Advanced Powerpoint: This guide introduces techniques you can use to enhance your presentations. It is intended for people who already know the basics of PowerPoint.

Electronic Mail

Pegasus Mail Remote Installation Procedure: Instructions designed to help you locate the Windows Pegasus Mail software files on the Extension Web site, download the files, install the software on your computer and properly configure it.
Extension Retiree EMAIL Policy: Information for Extension retirees (and others nearing retirement) on getting Internet dial-up accounts to permit continued access to email and the Web.
Changing Your U of MN EMAIL Address: Instructions designed to help you change your University EMAIL address to a more friendly format.
Mailman EMAIL List Instructions: Instructions designed to help you request, use, and administer specializaed Extension email lists.

Web Information

Why County Offices Need Direct Internet Connections: Provides information on the benefits of a direct Internet connection and a comparison with dial-up connections.
County Web Page Guidelines: Outline of Information Technology and County commitments for maintaining county web pages.
General Extension Web Development Guidelines: Outline of general guidelines for developing web pages in Extension.
Specialization Web Page Guidelines: Outline of guidelines for developing Extension Specialization web pages.
Using Processed HTML in Web Pages: The Extension Service web server is configured to allow special processing codes within the HTML pages. When a request for a page is made the server scans the HTML document for specialized tags that allow for the dynamic inclusion of HTML components.
Getting Web Statistics: Instructions on how to obtain standard and custom statistics reports on Extension Web Pages.

For additional information contact the IT Helpline at 612-624-6700 or visit the On-Line HelpDesk.

URL: http:// www3.extension.umn.edu/units/cets/it/training.html This page was updated Feb. 14, 2003 .
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