Maricopa Community Colleges

Technology Support Services

Data Transfer Policies and Procedures
Equipment Configurations, Setups & Deployments
  1. Backing up all data files is the responsibility of the Client. Desktop Support is happy to make suggestions regarding option available for backing up data files, but the responsibility is solely yours. Desktop Support claims no responsibility should data files be lost or damaged.
  2. We will transfer all your work related data files to your new equipment for you, if you would like, or you may transfer the data yourself. If you would like us to transfer your work related data files for you, the following must be done.
  • Create a new folder on your desktop. Name it your first initial and last name Transfer. For example “jdoe transfer”.
  • Copy all work related data files you would like transferred on to your new equipment into this folder. DO NOT copy any program files to this folder. Any data files not copied to this folder will not be transferred. This is no substitution for backing up files.
  1. We will not backup or transfer nonwork-related files such as personal photos, personal documents, screensavers, wallpapers, music files etc. If any of these types of files are found in the “Transfer” folder, they will be deleted.
  2. The following is a list of standard applications that are installed and supported by The Desktop Support Team. (CorporateTime Calendar accounts must be requested, with supervisor approval, separately)
Windows XP Professional Operating System Netscape 7.x
MS Office 2003 Professional
(MS Outlook is installed but not supported or configured for Calendar or Memo at this time.)
Internet Explorer v6.x (Web Browser) is only support for Peoplesoft, CFS, & Helpdesk Software.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.x CorporateTime Calendar 6.x
PrintKey 2000 TaskZip
Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition CFS Jinitiator
  1. You may request the installation of other business related non-standard software. You must be able to demonstrate that a valid software license is owned by Maricopa and assigned for your use. This policy includes shareware software! We will not install non-work related software.
  • This includes web shots, screensavers, shareware & icons. 
  • Please note the application may/may not be fully supported by the Desktop team. Prior to purchasing or loading a non-standard software application, an end-user may wish to consult the Desktop Team separately for advice and/or testing for compatibility with currently used applications, versions and setups.
  • Additional software that you request to be loaded will be returned to you. You may have to sign a form indicating you received this back to your possession
  1. When new equipment or software is ready to be deployed an appointment will be scheduled with you to setup and test new equipment. Your present is mandatory during this phase of testing. Attempts will be made to coordinate a time that will work for both you and the support person.
  2. Please be sure to have the location for your equipment identified and that the appropriate jacks/connections are accessible. Desktop Support Staff will not move furniture If this is needed please contact the Maintenance Department at 480.731.8911 to request that furniture be moved.
* This client will be installed unless otherwise requested by the Client. Information regarding the functionality and accessibility is available upon request to the Helpdesk, Technical Support.