Dana Schlosser

I am a Senior Computer Science - Systems/Networking major, Technical Writing minor here at UM-Flint.  Separate from my job here in the ITS Helpdesk I write the Technology Column for the M-Times.

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This quicknote is for use in setting up a VPN connection at home using Ubuntu (Debian) Linux

This quicknote will assist faculty, staff, and students of UMF in forwarding their @umflint.edu e-mail to another e-mail address.
Please Note:  When you choose to forward your mail out of your UMFlint e-mail account you are taking all responsibility for loss of mail in the process.  Loss of mail can occasionally happen and you should decide whether you are willing to take this risk prior to forwarding your e-mail to another account.

The following is a copy of the new password change policy for the University of Michigan-Flint. 
Please note that this policy does not effect your ability to change your own password through the password change site, SIS, or Wolverine Access.  The policy is for if you have forgotten your password and cannot reset it yourself.


This quicknote is designed to assist Faculty Staff and Students in using the Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access.

Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access allows access to Microsoft Office Communicator from any computer that has access to the internet.

This quicknote will assist any on-campus user with installation and use of Microsoft Office Communicator.

You will need access to the L Drive (PCPub) in order to use this quicknote.

If you do not have access to PCPub because you are using a personal computer you will need to use Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access. (Quicknote Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access)

Also, most campus computers will already have Microsoft Office Communicator loaded on them.

Microsoft Office 2007 that comes with the purchase of Office 2007 from the ITS office will not be able to connect with the UMF communicator server.  In order to use Microsoft Office Communicator you will need to use the version available on PCPub or you will need to use the Web Access Version.


This Quicknote is designed to as a tool to assist University of Michigan-Flint Faculty and Staff through the process of using Remote Desktop to access their office machine from home or elsewhere on campus using Windows Vista Ultimate or Enterprise Editions or Windows XP Professional.

What is a Uniqname?

Your UNIQNAME (pronounced "unique name") is a personal identifier that is required for using computing services across the U-M campuses.

What is Uniprint?

Uniprint is the system that ITS uses to keep track of student printing in the computer labs on campus.

ssem2000 is an Access database that provides Banner Reports

Progdata For Students

Progdata is a directory on the UM-Flint network in which faculty and staff can save files (such as a class syllabus) that are accessible to all students, faculty, and staff of UM-Flint.

You must have a UM-Flint uniqname and LAN password in order to access the files.

Faculty and Staff may request a Progdata folder by using the online Access Request Form.