Mel_16

This is the first time we are running anything like this. We haven't done a BYOD before, so I'm pretty new to the whole setup.

Our school is bringing in a laptop scheme, where our students buy the device, we set it up and then distribute it, however the device is essentially the students'. Obviously I can't add it to the school domain, but what GPO can I change to secure the devices when they come onto our site? They will mostly be using remote desktop connections to access the school's network. What do I need to look out for? What can I implement? To prepare the laptops to make them as secure as possible before distribution?

Hello, as Network Manager I have been tasked to create a series of workshops for our admin staff and need to teach them "basic IT skills" which they are currently lacking. I am struggling to think of content for these workshops because I'm not sure what they are expected to know, assuming they can type into Microsoft Word. I've managed to think of a couple of things such as making labels, mail merging, creating tables, spreadsheets (a bit vague) but they don't know anything about using excel. I was just wondering if anyone had any other ideas of what admin staff should know how to do IT-wise. Thought I might be able to get a few ideas I haven't thought of yet. Realistically, they should already know how to do all of these things, but alas- they don't know most of it. I might add using the MIS to part-2, I'll probably just focus on Microsoft Office in the first instance and see how that goes.

I have been asked to look into whiteboard ideas that doesn't use a projector. So I'm guessing they want an 80" tv-type touchscreen whiteboard that displays presentations etc. Does anyone use anything similar? Got any ideas of companies? I've been researching, however other than the SmartBoard don't really know what else to suggest.

That's what puts me off CCNA, is that it uses Cisco technology and we use HP. I know it can be translated, however if there is a course more suited to the technology I'm working with everyday, I'd probably find that preferable.

Hi All, I've been asked to look into some courses that I can go on. I currently work as the IT Network Manager at a growing school and need to go on some formal training. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on training courses. I am looking into managing a network and from what I can tell CCNA is more of building the network? So I thought CompTia A+ and Network+ may be the way to go. The only full-time, intense course providers I can see is FireBrand, who look a bit pricey. Does anyone know of any alternative providers that they've used? Just need a bit of guidance.

Hi, I have come to a school where all the student profiles were set up as roaming instead of mandatory. This means it takes forever for them to log on. Is there an easy way for me to change their profiles to mandatory?