Overview

The Hardware Management page is designed to provide a comprehensive guide for managing all hardware assets within the College of the Environment. It serves as a centralized hub for information regarding the acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal of hardware resources. This page is an essential tool for ensuring that all hardware-related processes are efficient, standardized, and aligned with the institution's policies and objectives.

Purpose

The Hardware Management page provides a structured approach to overseeing and managing hardware assets within the College of the Environment. This page is designed to support staff and faculty in maintaining, tracking, and optimizing hardware resources, ensuring that all equipment is efficiently managed and aligned with institutional standards and needs.

Key features of this page include:

• Asset Management: Guidelines for the acquisition, tracking, and lifecycle management of hardware assets, including desktops, laptops, servers, and peripherals.

• Hardware Standards: Information on annual equipment standards, including specifications and recommendations for various types of hardware, ensuring consistency and compatibility across the organization.

• Maintenance and Support: Procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for hardware issues to extend the lifespan of equipment and minimize downtime.

• Procurement and Upgrades: Insights into the procurement process, including vendor partnerships, cost considerations, and strategies for upgrading hardware to meet evolving needs.

• Inventory Management: Tools and methods for keeping an accurate inventory of all hardware assets, including tracking usage, location, and condition.

• Disposal and Decommissioning: Best practices for the responsible disposal or decommissioning of outdated or non-functional hardware, ensuring compliance with environmental and data security regulations.

The page serves as a comprehensive resource for hardware management, offering practical guidelines and tools to effectively manage hardware assets, optimize performance, and support organizational objectives.

Outline Draft

• Request - SG

  • Process for ordering a New Computer

    • Form for New Computer

    • Email Template - SG

• Purchasing - SG

  • Vendors that we use

  • Budget Codes - SG

  • Follow-up on Approval - SG

  • Receiving - SG

• Deployment - System Refresh needs to be integrated (CH)

  • Windows configuration of Deployment process

  • User Configuration - System Refresh needs to be integrated

  • New Computer Setup - (Subsection)

    • Windows - CH to finish

• Decommissioning

  • Surplus Form - CH

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