HAWKDOM2-The Academic Domain

WELCOME TO HAWKDOM2!

We have been working to ensure that the HAWKDOM2 environment will provide the academic community with a more stable, modern computing experience. We have successfully migrated most of the campus to the new domain network structure over the past year so you can be assured that all network services, such as user data (your files), shared files & printers as well as your local data will be migrated during this transition.

Those that have moved are taking advantage of the new services such as:

Automatic file back up to minimize data loss, and restorations when needed.

Uniform and automatic updating of virus protection across the campus.

Access to “My Documents” folder from any campus PC, including from the instructor PC’s in classrooms and labs.

Enhanced network security.

Sharing files with groups.

Remote Support services to reduce response time when issues occur.

The HAWKDOM2 environment provides more network storage for use and backup than on any previous servers.

The same login and password is used in an office, lab and classroom.

We are working to synchronize the network password with both Email
and WebAdvisor; look for this convenience in the very near future.

The reliability of this system has been better than any before it.

The current network servers, such as BUSINESS, ISLAB and CASPER, will soon be brought offline as they are outdated.
Our goal in Desktop Support Services is to provide both an enterprise styled computing experience, based on our information there are 4 status scenarios for Academic Computing:

Completely on HAWKDOM2 with a Roaming Profile* (This can be identified by seeing if Desktop files are also redirected to server)
Completely on HAWKDOM2 but still attaching to NOVELL SERVER
Local PC account attaching to NOVELL SERVER (PC may be on the HAWKDOM2 domain even if you do not log into it; the 2 scenarios are not mutually exclusive.)
Correctly setup—Logging into HAWKDOM2 with MY DOCUMENTS redirected to the server
PLEASE NOTE: Mobile Computing Users have these same scenarios

* We need to revisit any Users that were joined to HAWKDOM2 since the IBM installs last January to make changes necessary to correspond with current standards which are based on system performance evaluations.

We encourage and look forward to both feedback and information regarding your needs.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or the Helpdesk,
John Cavallo
Manager of Desktop Support Services
jcavallo@monmouth.edu
Ext.#3656