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The University's central administrative applications supported by CUIT, such as AP/CAR and FFE. Includes access information and data custodian contacts.

The University alumni and development system.

The University accounts payable system for all invoice processing functions.

Many University-owned apartments for faculty, staff and students are wired for high-speed Ethernet connections.

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Cable TV connections are available in selected Columbia Morningside buildings.

How to order cable TV, based on the options available in each residence hall.

Provides online entry, control, distribution, and retrieval of purchase order information.

For faculty and staff, Microsoft Office Professional and Outlook/Exchange provide core office software, network printer and copier sharing, and personal space and/or workgroup space for custom departmental applications.

Telephone, online, and walk-in technical support. Contact point for MALTS, ResNet, and ApartmentNet onsite support.

Access to online campus information, email, and the Internet is available from these stations located in building lobbies, lounges, and libraries across campus.

For faculty and staff, RolmPhone and PhoneMail services, including automatic call processing systems, cable, videoconference. See also Student Communications Services, and Wireless Services.

Public computing facilities offering Macintosh and Windows stations, printers, and a selection of software. See also Printing.

Pre-purchase advice and purchase discount programs for the Columbia community. See also Pre-Purchase Consulting for Faculty and Staff.

Telephone, online, and walk-in technical support. Contact point for MALTS, ResNet, and ApartmentNet onsite support.

Online course materials (syllabi, assignments, etc.) and discussion groups.

The Columbia Web-based mail program you can use from any location with a web browser.

How to apply for an ID to access the University's administrative information systems.

Provides resources and guidelines for secure computing.

Computing and telecommunications newsletter for faculty, staff, and students.

Central time-sharing computer system for programming, file storage, etc.

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A web-based reporting application for financial data.

Provides administrators with access to data extracted from the central University information systems

Desktop support onsite in your office. Configuration changes, software additions, modifications to local workstations, printers, or peripherals.

A toll-free 800 number to access Columbia campus network from any remote U.S. location. See also Dial-Up Networking.

Dial-up access to the Columbia network and computing systems. See also Network and Dialup Access (800).

Supports instruction and research using numeric and geospatial data.

Information on equipment, devices, and assistance available in labs and clusters for students with mobility or R.S.I disabilities. See also Telecommunications services for People with Disabilities.

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A number of classrooms have been outfitted to fill a variety of technological needs. Equipment includes computers, projection systems, DVD/CD players, VCRs, audio systems, and networking.

Free, University-wide email service with centralized backed-up storage and extensive spam and virus filtering. See also Outlook/Exchange Services for Faculty and Staff, and Mailing Lists.

Microsoft Outlook/Exchange server provides e-mail and shared calendaring.

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Central information system on income and expenditures for University funds.

Provides financial managers with the ability to access, record, edit, and electronically transmit and track financial data.

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Treo or Blackberry mobile devices for email, calendar and contact lists. Cell phones and calling plans. See also Wireless Networking.

Telephone, online, and walk-in technical support. Contact point for MALTS, ResNet, and ApartmentNet onsite support.

A chronology of computing at Columbia from 1879 to the present.

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Columbia's portable, transport-independent, secure, scriptable file transfer and communications software for Windows, UNIX, and many other platforms.

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Public computing facilities offering Macintosh and Windows stations, printers, and a selection of software. See also Printing, Lab Facilities for Students with Disabilities.

Microsoft Office Professional and Outlook/Exchange provide core office software, network printer and copier sharing, and personal space and/or workgroup space for custom departmental applications.

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Use a single address to send mail to multiple people.

Treo or Blackberry mobile devices for email, calendar and contact lists. Cell phones and calling plans. See also Wireless Networking.

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CUIT's NetPhone service is a modern voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone service available as of Summer 2007 only in the Studebaker building.

CUIT manages the high-speed campus network infrastructure, including access to the Internet and Internet II. See also Networking in Apartments, Wireless Networking, Cellular Services, and VPN.

Computing and Communications News

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Microsoft Outlook/Exchange server provides e-mail and shared calendaring.

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The University’s human resources system that integrates human resources, benefits, and payroll systems.

Personal computer backup service for Windows computers provided to departments and offices on the Morningside campus. See also Outlook/Exchange Services for Faculty and Staff.

For faculty and staff, RolmPhone and PhoneMail service options, change or add services, order special services such as automatic call processing systems. See also Cellular Services, and Student Communications Services.

A text-based mail program that runs on the CUNIX system.

All computer users are expected to be familiar with Columbia University's policies on the use and security of University computer systems, networks, and information resources.

Technology consulting services for choosing the best hardware and software options for the office.

CUIT provides a number of high-speed laser printers located throughout campus.

Public computing facilities offer Macintosh and Windows stations, printers, and a selection of software. See also Printing

Pre-purchase advice and purchase discount programs. See also Pre-Purchase Consulting for Faculty/Staff.

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Rascal provides Web access to compliance information for the Columbia research community.

All residence hall rooms are equipped with high-speed Ethernet connections. ResNet group provides on-site support.

For faculty and staff, RolmPhone and PhoneMail service options, change or add services, order special services such as automatic call processing systems. For students see Student Communications Services. See also Cellular Services.

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CUIT provides resources and guidelines for ensuring computer and data security.

Pre-purchase advice and purchase discount programs. See also Pre-Purchase Consulting for Faculty/Staff.

CUIT provides resources and guidelines for secure computing.

Windows server management, including choosing hardware, maintenance, and backup services.

Download and/or purchase a variety of free and site-licensed programs, many customized for use at Columbia.

Download and/or purchase a variety of free and site-licensed programs, many customized for use at Columbia.

A spam filter enables you to filter out unwanted messages.

SSL Server Certificates are available from CUIT to anyone managing a web server within .columbia.edu.

Integrated system for admissions, student records (registration, grades, course/class, transcripts, certifications, degree audit), financial aid, student accounts, and housing.

Systems administration for departmental computer systems. See also Specialized Computer Services.

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For faculty and staff, RolmPhone and PhoneMail service options, change or add services, order special services such as automatic call processing systems. For students see Student Communications Services. See also Cellular Services.

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Activate your UNI account to access computer services and electronic resources at Columbia. All Columbia students, faculty, and staff are eligible for a UNI.

UNIX infrastructure services and support for departmental applications, including installing software and upgrades, monitoring system, maintaining security, providing backup services. 

UNIX Systems provide environment for software development (e.g. programming classes) and access to statistical and mathematical software. All faculty, staff, and students have access via their UNI. See also Specialized Computer Services.

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Cable TV service is available in selected Morningside buildings, including Barnard. Videoconferencing is hosted by CUIT at 115 Computer Center.

Protect your computer with free anti-virus software that you can download.

CUIT's NetPhone service is a modern voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone service available as of Summer 2007 only in the Studebaker building. 


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Secure off-campus connections for faculty and staff.

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Departmental system for granting email eligibility to new faculty and staff.

For Exchange subscribers, access to Outlook/Exchange on the web

CUIT manages the University web servers and provides storage space for personal and departmental web pages. Basic instructions on personal Web publishing. See also Web Services for departments and schools.

Creates new web sites, redesigns existing sites, as well as maintains sites for departments and schools, using CUIT content management system. See also Web Publishing.

Includes choosing hardware, installing in Data Center, and configuration, maintenance, and backup services.

Wireless networking is available in many campus locations. Instructions for configuring computer access. See also Cellular Services.

Treo or Blackberry mobile devices for email, calendar and contact lists. Cell phones and calling plans. See also Wireless Networking.