Kategorie: ‘Employees’
#GoodToKnow: How to Request Mailing Lists?
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In addition to the central mail server, the IT Center also offers the setup of mailing lists. In contrast to lists that are maintained privately in a mail program, these can be used to address a larger group of people. In this blog post, you will learn how to apply for these lists and what you need to be aware of.
A High Holiday: The SysAdminDay 2022
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They are the heroes of everyday life, often to be found in rooms with lots and lots of hardware. When problems of all kinds arise, their expertise is valued and their judgment trusted.
Who are we talking about? Our system administrators – SysAdmins for short.
Today – the third Friday in July – is dedicated to them:
On System Administrator Appreciation Day we celebrate our system administrators!
E-Mail Security – The SMTP Protocol and Its Problems (Sending and Receiving)
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In our first article on the topic of e-mail security, we gave an insight into the historical development of email. We briefly explained how email exchange works and referred to the statistics of the email service at RWTH Aachen University.
Today we’ll tell you about the transmission protocol “Simple Mail Transfer Protocol” (SMTP) and its pitfalls.
The Return of the IT-ServiceDesk
Don’t delay, ask the IT-ServiceDesk today!
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The wait is over. After two long years, on 01.08.2022 the time has finally come. The IT-ServiceDesk will once again be available for your questions and concerns at the locations* “Seffenter Weg 23” and “SuperC” with the full range of services.
Since change is always part of adjustment, not everything is exactly the same as it was two years ago. We have summarized for you which services we will be offering at our various locations from August 1, 2022, what the opening hours will be and which hygiene measures will apply.
Shadow IT: The Underestimated Danger
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The application of information technology is as diverse as the world around us. IT solutions have now taken a major part in our daily lives. They provide support in our households, assist us during sports and in our leisure activities, and are often a great help in our professional activities as well. This increasing digital affinity offers numerous advantages, but also bears risks. The use of so-called shadow IT in a professional context is growing along with it. Now, what is shadow IT exactly? What opportunities and risks does it hold, and how can a company reduce the use of shadow IT in the best possible way? This article will give you all the answers to these questions. Read the rest of this entry »
IT Center Steering Group
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As a central institution and service provider in the field of information technology, the IT Center at RWTH Aachen University has an important role in the university’s overall strategy. Thus, among other things, the IT Center plays a leading role in the formulation and implementation of RWTH’s IT strategy and supports the university by providing target group-oriented (IT) services.
The future-oriented design of the core processes of the RWTH through innovative IT in close cooperation with partners and users in teaching, research and administration is the goal of the IT Center.
In order to advise the management of the IT Center in fundamental matters, the RWTH rectorate appoints a so-called steering group. Read the rest of this entry »
Keeping Cool in the (Home)Office – Our 5 Tips for Hot Days.
Summer Office
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Many people love the summer temperatures. But hot days in the (home) office can also be very exhausting.
When the air stands still and the thermometer rises to 25 degrees+, it’s not easy to stay productive. We feel listless, tired and our ability to concentrate decreases.
We have collected five simple tips for you that will help you to keep cool. Read the rest of this entry »
The IT Center Picture Puzzle: High Performance Computing (HPC) Office
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MeetMeWednesday: Our series “The IT Center Picture Puzzle” has already gone into the fourth round. Could you guess which word we were looking for this time?
The required word “coordination” stands for the High Performance Computing (HPC) Office. Did you guess it? In this blog post, we present the corresponding interview with the HPC Office, in which you can learn more about the activities and exciting insights of the Office.
Connecting Multiple Apple Devices to Eduroam
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Some students and staff receive a connection error when trying to connect to eduroam on multiple Apple devices at once. The Apple keychain prevents connecting to eduroam when using multiple eduroam identifiers.
#ITbites – Part 2
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Whether it’s a shortcut, tutorial, tip or trick – since February 2022, we’ve been providing you with all kinds of life hacks from the IT sector every three weeks via our social media channels Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #ITbites.
Don’t have one of the two social media accounts? No problem! Today we’re recapping the #ITbites from Q2 2022 for you here on the blog so you don’t miss a thing. You missed the lifehacks from the 1st quarter? Then feel free to check out our last post 😊 Read the rest of this entry »
