The standards will help to hold training and support costs in check and make it possible for people across campus to work together using technology.
Standards also guide departments making new purchases and assist in planning equipment life cycles.
For each level of standard, recommended and minimum configurations for new purchases and existing equipment are described. OIT will review and update desktop computer and printer standards each year evaluating University needs and industry changes. OIT does not recommend mixing Macintosh and Windows computers within an office where a single standard is much easier to support. Support Timetable OIT will guarantee full support of desktop computers and printers purchased using these guidelines for at least 3 years. As updated desktop computer and printer standards are issued, support timelines may be revised .