Official procedures

This page covers topics like administrative IT procedures and check-lists.

Information concerning the purchase of desktop and laptop computers and servers for the lab or office.

NCMM IT can assist in purchasing the most suitable system for your needs, including laptops, desktops, servers, printers, and scanners.

The ordering procedure is outlined below. You are encouraged to read about the important system purchase requirements.

Ordering procedure:

Contact an NCMM IT officer to outline your needs and to specify the type of machine required. The IT officer will assist you in these areas if needed.

1. Complete and sign a system purchase form (pdf) to specify the hardware and software requirements. There is a range of standard packages that can be installed on your computer, including MS Office, Email applications and other widely used programs.

Deadline: once the form has been submitted, you will be provided with a delivery deadline for your system. NOTE: less common applications concerning scientific computing may require your assistance for installation and may cause some delay in delivery.

1. System purchase will be initiated by the IT officer.

NOTE: the IT officer will relay any information concerning delays on the part of the IT supplier.

1. System configuration will be performed by the IT officer once the system has arrived and will be completed within 4 working days. Following configuration, the system will be delivered to you by the IT officer, and you will receive a briefing about your home and group storage areas, a demonstration for using the UiO email browser and information about how and where to print.

NOTE: the IT officer will relay any information concerning delays in the system configuration.

1. System decommission and safe disposal of IT equipment no longer in use is performed by the IT officer.