This request form is used to request SCS to configure a Windows NT or Linux workstation that conforms to the recommended hardware.   SCS will not configure any NT or Linux workstations other than those on the recommended hardware list (other vendors, PC clones).

This request must be submitted in consultation with your local administrator.  It is not advised for users to go through these steps on their own without consulting the local administrator -- of making the purchase, and coordinating the necessary networking, software and installation requests. 

Workstations will be configured with a standard hard disk setup.  For NT, this consists of a single partition, formatted NTFS, with the Windows NT operating system and SLAC's set of standard software.  For Linux, the Installation of Linux at SLAC is used.

Workstations will be configured about one week after  the workstation hardware and this request is received by the SCS Desktop Computing Group.

• On the request, be sure to supply the name of the local administrator for contact as well as information of the user of the workstation.
• When you submit this web request, e-mail will be sent to the SCS Help Desk to process the request. When the request has been placed, you will receive an email for confirmation.
• If the required information below is missing, this request cannot be accepted. Your configuration request will be delayed until all the required information has been received.

Requester Information:

Requester E-mail Address:
E-mail must be in internet format USER_ID@NODE_ID (e.g., ACHAN@SLAC.STANFORD.EDU)

Requester Name:                   
(first name and last name)

User Information (if different than above):

User Name:                                                        
(first name and last name)

New NT or Linux Workstation Location:   
(Building, Room where it will be used)

Have you arranged with HELP DESK to deliver CPU to SCS 2nd Fl., Room 215:   Yes
You can designate delivery and setup at SCS on your Purchase Requisition
'Delivery Point: Building 50 / Room 215'

Vendor:                                                              Dell Intergraph

Model:                                                                
(OptiPlex or Precision Workstation)
DELL Optiplex model is recommended for desktop systems, and Dell Latitude for laptop systmes (not the Dimension or Inpiron models).

Operating System requested:            NT Linux

For NT, the User NT Account:          

For Linux, the User AFS Account:     

(Accounts obtained by filling out Computer Account Request and submitting to the SCS Help Desk.)

Network Information:
For information on existing IP Address and Nodename, search on CANDO database.

Network Tap Active:                    Yes No
If 'no', request a tap activation by filling out NodeName and Address Request form at the SCS Help Desk.

Existing Tap:                                               
(If re-using an existing tap) If you require an additional tap, please place an installation request through the HELP DESK. If re-using existing Tap#, IP Address, Nodename -- please update with the CANDO database change request.

Following 2 items obtained by filling out NodeName and Address Request and submitting to the SCS Help Desk.

IP Address:                                                     

Nodename:                            
(Nodename must be the same as NT machine name.)

For NT only, Domain Name (if known):
Check with your NT Domain Administrator that you have a NT machine name reserved in order to join the domain. This also applies if you re-use the machine name on a new PC or re-install NT OS. You need to request the domain administrator delete the existing machine name in the domain and create a new entry for the same name, since you end up with a different machine SID generated during install of the NT OS.

Priority of action:                  
e.g., type Date Required, Prompt attention, As time permits

Normal turnaround is less than a week. If you need much faster service, you may be charged for overtime.

PC# of CPU (if known):               

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If you need more than one partition, check 'Yes': No Yes
You will be contacted for more details on a non-standard hard disk set up.

If you have other requirements, you need to specify clearly below under 'Comments'. Additional software installation will be done by the local administrator after this initial configuration.

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Following list of software is for NT only:

The standard hard disk set up is one NTFS-formatted partition that includes the OS and the SLAC set of standard software.

Confirm you have registered your MS Office97 Pro license (site licensed but you still have to register:                                                              Yes

Do you want XWIN32 installed:         Yes No
If Yes, you need to purchase the software license.

Confirm you purchased XWIN32 license:   Yes
(If you requested this installed)

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Following list of software is for Linux only:

Printer Support
X Window System
Mail/WWW/News Tools
DOS/Windows Connectivity
File Managers
Graphics Manipulation
X Multimedia Support
Console Multimedia
Networked Workstation
Network Management Workstation
TeX Document Formatting
Emacs
Emacs with X Windows
C Development
Development Libraries
C++ Development
X Development
Extra Documentation

 
Comments:   


   

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