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OIS wanted to inform you that we are fielding a new management tool for Microsoft Windows workstations in departments supported by OIS beginning this Monday April 15, 2013.  This new tool will install a client agent (Configuration Manager) and new anti-virus software (Endpoint Protection).  We will be using automated tools to perform the installation.  Only Microsoft Windows workstations that are joined to the domain ad.unc.edu will be affected.  We anticipate the rollout to be complete by Monday April 22, 2013.

At a later date, we will be able to field the same agent on Apple Macintosh computers and non-domain Microsoft Windows workstations.

System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

The management tool being installed is Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.  This tool will allow OIS to:

1.      Perform software and hardware inventorying of your workstations

2.      Install and manage the new Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection anti-virus/anti-malware software

3.      Generate reports on the workstations in your department

OIS is utilizing Configuration Manager to increase our ability to perform routine management tasks for our customers.

OIS will start by focusing on the Asset Inventory/Management and Anti-virus capabilities.  See Future Benefits (Below) section for upcoming features.

Installation

Over the next few days you will see new software installed on your department's machines, including:

We are using a process called Group Policy to require machines to install this software on reboot only.  So as your team restarts their computers after Monday morning Configuration Manager will be installed automatically.

I’m including screen shots to show what will be installed so that your departmental staff will know that the changes are legitimate, including changes to the Start Menu; ToolTips showing Endpoint Protection; and the Software Center.

Installation Screenshots

Start Menu Changes

This picture shows the two new menu items that will be added to your departmental workstations (highlighted in red).

Endpoint Protection (highlighted)

This image is from the ToolTips section of the menu bar on Microsoft Windows 7 computers.  The highlighted shield is the icon for Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection which replaces Symantec Endpoint Protection v. 11.

Software Center Start Menu Item

This item show the Start Menu option to start the Software Center.  OIS will not use the Software Center during the initial rollout.  OIS will alert you when we will use it to field Software Updates and Application Installation.

Future Benefits

In the future we will be using this Configuration Manager to:

1.      Field software updates/patches from a variety of software vendors

a.      Microsoft

b.      Adobe

c.       Third-party

2.      Automate software package installation (e.g. Microsoft Office 2013) using the Software Center

3.      Audit workstation configuration to maintain compliance with security policy

4.      Generate virus and Trojan alerts to the appropriate IT staff

5.      Share reporting capability with our business colleagues to improve the management of IT costs

OIS will keep the you informed as we expand the use of this tool to provide IT support to you.  Thank you.

Lesson plans, e-reference technical books, and teacher starter kits are also available for instructors who wish to integrate this training into their coursework.

Courses can be taken independently or can be focused toward one of three Microsoft Certifications:

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification documents expertise in general Office Suite applications.
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification can lead to entry-level job opportunities in various technical careers.
• Microsoft Certifications Solutions Associate/Expert (MCSA/MCSE) validates the ability to design and build innovative solutions across multiple technologies.

To request an access code and get started with MSITA training opportunities, visit the UNC Microsoft IT Academy page at: http://software.sites.unc.edu/it-academy/

Information Technology Services contact: Priscilla Alden, Assistant Vice Chancellor,  User Support & Engagement, priscilla_alden@unc.edu, 919-843-2103

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The tentative schedule is online, and will be updated as needed.

Please note that site editors will likely continue making changes to sites in the coming weeks. The OIS web team also plans to provide more enhancements in functionality over the coming months.

View more details about the School of Medicine redesign.

• Monday, December 10 at 2pm [register here]
• Wednesday, December 12 at 10am [register here]

Both sessions will be held in G100 Bondurant Hall

Java exploits are the number one cause of virus and malware on desktop computers. Next week, the NAC agents will begin pushing out alerts to machines that have old versions of Java installed. Those machines will first receive instructions on how to uninstall the older versions of Java. If, after two weeks, the older Java has not been removed, the machine will be blocked from the network until the older version of Java has been removed.

If you have questions about NAC, please contact OIS Information Security at security@med.unc.edu

• Email
• Campus web presence (e.g. www.unc.edu)
• Many School of Medicine Web Sites (e.g. http://www.med.unc.edu)
• ConnectCarolina
• Password Change
• Research Computing
• Domain Services
• ePro

will most likely be DOWN during these windows (and in some cases, starting before 5:30 a.m. and not back in production until after 7 a.m., depending upon the service).  During the outage, individuals may not be able to login through their local machines; may not be able to access email; or other systems managed by ITS staff.  Please be aware that some systems will be shutdown before the network outage begins.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ITS help desk at 919-962-HELP.

1. Earn an incentive for 2012 – about $300,000
2. Avoid penalties  for 2013 – about $750,000

This year Practice Quality & Innovation (PQI) partnered with Family Medicine and General Internal Medicine to ensure compliance with this e-Prescribing program. This way we were able to limit the administrative burden of submitting the required codes to these two clinics versus spreading it across all clinics. We thank both clinics for participating and working diligently so that the entire practice plan can benefit from the incentive. A portion of the incentive will be used to reimburse all Departments for previously incurred penalties*.

Quick Facts about MIPPA e-Prescribing:

• P&A chose to participate in this program as a group practice, meaning all P&A providers participate in the program together instead of as individuals.
• The group practice must submit 2,500 specific CPT billing codes (G8553) to demonstrate that an e-Prescription was issued.
• All codes must be billed by June 30 of each year to qualify for incentives that year and avoid penalties applied in the following year. The program expires after next year. We’ll aim to comply with program requirements again in 2013.
• *In previous years we could not meet MIPPA requirements and were penalized.  Each department is currently realizing penalties received in 2011.

We value your feedback and welcome any questions. Please contact Nimisha Patel at 919-966-7699 anytime.

Please stop by the OIS helpdesk in Macnider 065 to have your laptop encrypted. This service is currently free of charge, and your laptop will be backed up prior to encryption. The UNC Deadline for encryption to be in compliance is July 1, 2012. After July 1, we will no longer have the encryption station. You can bring your laptop to the helpdesk for encryption free of charge. If you require an onsite technician to encrypt your laptop charges will apply for the technician’s time.

Each day we’re finding more and more of you are “Ready to Attest!” This is great!—but “Ready” isn’t “Attested.” The actual attestation involves a complex process (as one would expect with a federal program) that PQI has spared you by attesting on your behalf, but we need your authorization in order to complete your attestation.

From now through the end of the month, we will publish an updated table each week listing the status of all UNC EPs who are “Ready to Attest,” and the action required to complete the attestation. Please continue to check it if you don’t see your name listed initially. The table is always available through our website (below), or can be accessed by clicking here.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding your MU attestation, please contact your PQI Project Coach or send an email to meaningfuluse@unch.unc.edu.

For general information about Meaningful Use at UNC, visit our website: www.unchealthcare.org/mu.