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Definitions

• Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
  RSS is a technology which allows you to read syndicated news feeds and weblogs
• What Is My Directory ID?
  How to find out what your directory ID is.
• What Is My Directory Password?
  How to change your directory password, even if you've forgotten it
• ARES Definition
  This page describes and explains the ARES System.
• ARS Definition
  This page describes and defines the ARS system.
• About Advise
  Basic description of what the Advise system is
• About Oracle Calendar
  Explains what Oracle Calendar is and what it is used for
• An Overview of Unix Systems
  This page gives information about the unix systems.
• Change In Password Authentication For WAM And Glue
  Explanation of the change in password authentication from the local WAM/Glue password database to the Kerberos V database (the same password as the UM Directory).
• Data Warehouse Definition
  This page gives a brief definition of the Data Warehouse system.
• Data Warehouse Online Information
  This page lists the URL for the Data Warehouse website, which houses documentation and other useful information.
• General Systems Overview
  Describes various OIT systems and the functions that they perform
• Guest Wireless Accounts
  Allows Faculty or Staff to sponsor a guest onto the University Wireless system on a temporary basis.
• How to Reset a Lost or Forgotten Directory Password
  Use the Directory Password tool to reset your own password.
• How to Set Up Key Management Service (KMS) in Windows Vista
  Instructions on how to set up KMS in Windows Vista
• Introduction to Domain Name Service (DNS)
  Information on what Domain Name Service is and what it does
• MONIES Definition
  This page describes and defines the MONIES system.
• OWL Labs Definition
  This page contains the description of OWL Computer Labs.
• Outside Professional Activities (OPA) And Faculty Activities Reports (FAR) Manual
  The OPA section in FAR and the OPA survey for exempt staff were designed to collect necessary information and allow staff to comply with the University?s Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment policy.
• Problems With Certain Characters in Directory Passwords
  Some special characters cause problems with the ARES Common Login and the Testudo login
• SAM Definition
  This page describes and defines the SAM system.
• SAR Definition
  The page decribes and defines the SAR system.
• SBD Definition
  This page describes and defines the SBD system.
• SIS Definition
  This page describes and defines the SIS system.
• Set or Update the Security Questions for your Directory Password
  Set answers to the security questions which enables you to reset your own Directory Password, even if lost or forgotten
• Systems That use Directory ID to Login
  Systems that use Directory ID & password to authenticate
• TCP/IP
  This page explains the basics of TCP/IP and some other common internet related protocols.
• TCPIP -- Background on IP Addresses, Gateways, and Subnet Masks
  Background information on IP Addresses, Gateways, and Subnet Masks
• University Directory (LDAP) Definition
  This page gives a description of the LDAP system.
• WAM: Definition
  Basic definition of what the WAM system is and what it can do
• What is Active Directory?
  General explanation of Active Directory - what it is, what it does.
• What is a Shell?
  This page provides information about shell. Shell is used in the unix envirnoment.
• What is the MVS system?
  This page describes and defines the MVS System.