This service provides a facility for automated operating system installations for University-owned devices, currently limited to PCs, laptops and servers.
University IT Staff
24 x 7 x 365
Windows Update is scheduled to run on the WDS servers at the following times sometimes requiring server reboot:
Server called Jewson – 00:00 hours on Wednesday
Server called Dickens – 00:00 hours on Thursday
Server called Wickes – 00:00 hours on Monday
Service is supported by multiple identical servers.
End user documentation and support: https://internal.ncl.ac.uk/iss/technical/remotepcbuildservice/ (Restricted to University IT staff)
Initial training in use of Remote PC Build service is provided for all new Computing Officers.
Service changes are communicated through campus-support mailing list.
All new University IT staff are automatically offered use of the Remote PC Build service and trained in its use accordingly.
Driver requests should be sent through: https://crypt.ncl.ac.uk/helpdesk/windows-drivers
Devices used in conjunction with the Remote PC Build service must have been procured in accordance with University rules: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/internal/purchasing-services/agreements/computers.php.
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