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Users are responsible for backing up their own home directories. If the machine is managed, all installed software can be reinstalled exactly as is without any problems, but user home directory data must be backed up and restored by the user. If the machine is managed and a reinstall is necessary, we will make every reasonable attempt to preserve user (home directory) data.
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Fully Managed (Tier 1)
This is the preferred option because it ensures the highest level of security and requires almost nothing from the end user. We will assist with any problems that arise and generally help in any way that we reasonably can. Security patching happens automatically, and users are required to reboot once per semester (between semesters) to guarantee that kernel updates have been applied. Reboots may be required during a semester if a severe enough vulnerability is announced.
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Note: Tier 1 machines should remain on at night to allow nightly security patching.
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Self-Supported (Tier 2)
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As of January 2020, there is a new policy for Tier 2 computers. |
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