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Technology Services provides an effective means to answer questions
and to resolve technical issues by funneling all issues through a central
point of contact. This enables effective communication and the ability
to document all actions taken. This process allows a
means of tracing and providing real-time status of each activity and to generate
reports on overall customer service. Technology Services provides assistance
with district supported software applications, peripherals, login identification,
passwords, hardware repair,
and general information regarding technical support.
All requests for technical support must be reported to and receive a Computer
Support Ticket number (CST). This can be accomplished by using the CST transaction
on the mainframe or by calling the Help Desk at 457-2600.
Technology Services provides three levels of service:
Level 1: Help Desk
Technology Services Help Desk office hours are from 7:00am to 4:45pm,
Monday through Friday and can be reached at 457-2600.
Technology Services Help Desk works to resolve all questions reported
to Technology Services, and will automatically escalate any questions reported
to the correct support service group, if not resolved at the first point of contact.
Technology Services will provide a CST for each incident reported. If calls cannot
be resolved at Level 1, they are referred to Level 2. There is no charge for
Level 1
service.
If the Help Desk call is to request services, pertinent information is
required. The employee should be prepared to state the problem clearly and include
all relevant information, which should include the following:
- Employee name and user login
- Employee work location including room/office number
- Employee telephone number and extension
- Name of application with problem (SASI, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Detailed description of the problems including error messages found on
screen
- Manufacturer of hardware (HP, Apple, etc.)
- DPN (District Property Number)
- Type of equipment (printer, scanner, CPU, monitor, etc.)
- If seeking services for an open ticket, specify the ticket number provided
by Technology Services
Level 2: On-Site Services
User-Support Technicians and/or Microcomputer Specialists (MCS)
provide on-site technology trouble-shooting of hardware and software related
issues.
All requests for on-site services must be accompanied by either an appropriate
District Property Number (DPN) or a Gift DPN. Technology Services will not service
any equipment without a DPN sticker.
These services include:
- Installation of memory and necessary cards for network connection
- Installation of client software and district-supported application software
- Troubleshooting software and hardware problems
- Diagnose hardware repair issues and transport to workbench repair area
if necessary
- Provide technical assistance to users
- Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues
- Assist in the installation of new equipment
- Assist site and departmental MCS when assistance is requested
Level 3 Support - Repair Services
Electronic Service Specialists provide technology repair services if the
MCS at Level 2 service determines the problem to be hardware related. The MCS
will transport the piece of equipment to the bench and return it once repairs
have been accomplished.
Repairs will be done only on equipment that has an appropriate District Property
Number (DPN) or a Gift DPN. Technology Services will not repair any equipment
without a DPN sticker.
Factors that determine repair include:
- Cost of repair in relationship to cost of hardware
- Age of hardware
- Availability of parts
- Repair history of specific piece of hardware
- Estimated life expectancy of repaired piece of hardware
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