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KI 0379 LAB-IT - UiB-managed Windows 10/11 Lab-PC

Solution for UiB-Managed Windows 10/11 Lab-PC
Prerequisites: 
This solution is meant only for those who have Windows 10/11 client managed by the IT department:

- the computer is connected to lab equipment and is in use by many researchers/Technicians
 - Computer runs software that is required to be run by one specific user.
- there is a need to monitor running experiments outside of the laboratory
- the provider needs access to the computer
- The computer will be connected to the normal UiB network and be exposed to the internet. Lab leader/reasearchgroup is responsible for the use inside the current regulations.

Functionality
UiB-Managed Windows 10/11 Lab-PC:
- Windows 10/11 UiB-configuration, with automatic logon of common lab-user (common lab-user for the Lab-PC's that belong to the research group).
    NOTE: Personal logins should not be used in sessions that are automatically logged in, because others might get access to your data. 
- If needed, users can themselves choose to pause windows updates for up to 35 days. Read more here
- The possibility for several users to have administrator privileges on the Lab-PC with their own UiB-account. (These users must enter their personal UiB-credentials in order to install software on the Lab-PC)
- Self-service (via https://portal.uib.no), where the lab-administrators themselves can choose who have administrator privileges on Lab-PC's, and who can use remote access.
- Remote-access to Lab-PC via Website.
- The possibility for external technicians to gain remote access to the Lab-PC via TeamViewer Quick Support.
- The option to order central storage for the research group, where the Lab-PC can store research data.

FAQ:
I am the leader of a research group which are using the Lab-it services and wish to:

- Grant a user remote access to the instrument
LAB-IT Administrator rights on the windows 10 lab-pc

i am participating in a research group which are using the Lab-it services and wish to:

- get remote access to a Windows 10 Lab-PC
- give provider access to our instrument
- perform administrative tasks on a Windows 10 Lab-PC
-Postpone installation of windows updates 


Tips and Tricks:
- Keep computer unlocked after remote session(Windows)
- LAB-IT Prepare Lab-PC for fieldwork
- LAB-IT Use Office on UiB-Managed Windows 10 Lab-PC