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Your New Computer - Self Deployment

Your New Computer - Self Deployment

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Jan 16, 2023

Introduction

You should have been provided this link because you have a new Windows computer that is configured for a CSCS remote setup.  This guide will take you through all the steps to get your computer set up.

Requirements

Internet connection of at least 10Mb/s (please see Home Networking and Connection Issues for recommendations)

Ethernet cable to connect the computer directly to your internet router (preferred) or the name of your WiFi and the password to connect.

If a desktop computer you'll also need a monitor, mouse and keyboard.

You must have changed your RAVEN password from the one initially set: https://password.raven.cam.ac.uk/

You must also have configured Multi Factor Authentication on your RAVEN account, as this is now required by UIS: https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/multi-factor-authentication/mfa-set-up

Instructions

  1. If possible, connect your computer to the network by plugging in an ethernet cable (preferred as it will be more reliable)

  2. Connect the computer to the mains, and power it on.

  3. Choose a language (only required when multiple languages are installed), locale, and keyboard. (See below)



  4. Connect to a wireless or wired network with internet access. If using wireless, enter your home Wi-Fi information. Note: Please do not use the UniOfCam or Eduroam WiFi for this step, as doing so would prevent your computer from connecting properly. Instead use your home wireless network.

  5. The PC should now show the screens below, and will reboot before continuing the automated setup process:

  6. You will see the page below whilst the device is configuring. Please wait for this to complete and prompt for login, your device will then be ready to use. For a Zero-touch device: if you have a 10Mb/s internet connection the download & setup time is approximately 2 hours. On a 100Mb/s connection, it is approximately 60-90 minutes. (You may want to let this run overnight).
    Pre-provisioned devices have already had this software pre-installed.



    1. During this time the following will happen:

      1. Basic computer set up

      2. Windows settings & security settings such as the Firewall, logon settings, BitLocker encryption

      3. Software will be downloaded & installed:

  7. Once the download & setup is completed you will see a "normal" Windows Login screen. Please login with your normal "crsid" and CSCS password. If the PC has not finished synchronising (or you are using a Zoology / Biosci account) you may need to enter your crsid followed by @biosci.cam.ac.uk (for Zoology / Biosci users) or crsid@medlan.cam.ac.uk as the username the first time.