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====== Computing Support Transition ======

===== Summary =====

  * The main focus will be on transitioning **redundant** services such as email, class management/grading and windows desktop support to University supported methods and applications.
    * There will also be a focus on providing a better user experience and updated applications in many computing applications
    * Computing support will also be available at greater 

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  * [[net@physics.umn.edu]] remains the main contact email
  * 626-1139 should be used for **urgent** requests
  * PAN 370 is currently the main SPA support office

  * [[http://www.physics.umn.edu/people/bren.html|Jesse Bren]] is the Unit Service Leader (USL)
  * [[http://www.physics.umn.edu/people/sull0153|Chad Sullivan]] is the Transitional Service Leader (TSL)
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===== Transitional Services Statuses =====

At this time no services have changed.

===== Service Transitions =====

==== Email and Collaboration Services ====
=== Email ===
  * Over time all email accounts will be migrated to University supported email services
  * The benefits to this are far reaching:
    * Higher reliability/uptime
    * Enhanced malicious email scanning
    * Availability on multiple devices
    * Time/Effort/Resources saved on local IT support
    * Etc.
  * At this time there is no requirement to change, however many of these benefits can be realized simply by setting up email forwarding in [[https://www.physics.umn.edu/resources/myphys/physacct_email.html|MyPhys]]

==== Class Management ====
  * The University offers these services at no charge for the school as well as various training when necessary
=== Class Pages ===
    * Moodle is what has been used in the past
    * Canvas is what will likely be used in the future
  * CSE-IT and Physics IT are exploring options to move the **class page archives** to an updated website interface
=== Grades ===
  * This type of data is too sensitive to maintain on local servers and websites



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