Set up a Windows System for use at LBL

Restore all hardware, software, and data that were identified in the Computer Assessment.
If Windows prompts you to enter an activation key, you will likely need to purchase a new license.
Ensure that all Berkeley Lab IT-recommended applications are installed
1. Download BigFix from software.lbl.gov. IT highly encourages all users to install BigFix on all Windows systems. The Passive Mode client is recommended for systems which are used for experimental data collection or other special tasks that should not be interrupted.
2. Install Sophos AntiVirus from software.lbl.gov.
Ensure that the system is configured according to Berkeley Lab IT recommendations
1. When possible, change the system's hostname to match the Lab-standard naming scheme for Windows 10 systems:
  {user_id}-t{last 2digits of the DOE number}
  Example:
  User Joe A. Smith has upgraded to Windows 10on his system with DOE number 1234567. The recommended hostname would be jasmith-t67.
2. Whenever possible, IT recommends that systems be added to the ActiveDirectory domain. Note that for users in Operations Divisions, the use of Active Directory is mandatory. Instructions to add a system to the domain are here: AD User Procedures.
3. For systems that cannot be added to the domain, use BigFix Offers to configure the system, including
  1. Recommended security settings, which includes Windows updates
  2. Windows Firewall settings
4. For additional recommendations, review Berkeley Lab's IT Best Practices

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