March 3, 2016

Join us for a great new schedule of demonstrations for faculty, staff, and students. Each week, our experts will showcase various software and tools, and answer your questions on how these resources can help you in your work at WCMC.
 
Upcoming schedule and topics
During the month of March, we’ll be hosting these topics.
 
Tuesday, March 1
Lync: Chat, host online meetings, and screen share with this easy-to-use tool.
Presenter: Kevin Johnston, ITS Training

February 26, 2016

Welcome to this edition of Inside ITS! Inside ITS keeps users informed about technology services available at Weill Cornell.

SMARTFest attracts unprecedented 1,100+ visits

ITS has more than 1,100 visits during our 3rd Annual SMARTFest on Tuesday, February 23. Throughout the day, attendees were able to visit various booths in the Samuel J. Wood Library to learn about the different technologies and services offered on campus, ask questions, and see some on-the-spot demonstrations.

February 25, 2016

A new wave of ransomware (malicious software that encrypts files for ransom) is being reported in the news and other users in our community. These particular instances of ransomware trick Windows users into either applying fake software updates (e.g. Adobe) or enabling features in products like Microsoft Office.
 

How much storage is available?

Each SharePoint site comes with 5 GB of space for documents. If you require more, that can be configured into your site for an additional fee. Our SharePoint developers will confirm this with you during your initial consultation.

Can I connect my team calendar in SharePoint to my Outlook calendar?

Yes. If you would like to keep track of important dates and events listed in your SharePoint calendar, you can import them into your personal Outlook account.

Instructions are available here

Can I edit documents within SharePoint?

Yes. SharePoint is ideal for version control to allow multiple users to edit a document and save the latest version online.

You can edit documents in a Microsoft application (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.) or within your browser.

Can I access SharePoint from home or off campus?

Yes, you can use a VPN client or access WebVPN (webvpn.med.cornell.edu). If you do not use VPN, you may need to log in with Duo MFA.

What are the recommended uses for SharePoint?

There are multiple ways you can customize your SharePoint site, but these are a few of the features you can have:

  • Document management
  • Lists and forms
  • Workflows – approvals, alerts, and notifications
  • Team sites collaboration
  • Wiki pages
  • Team calendars
  • Discussion board
  • Blog
  • OneDrive
  • Task management
  • Database and custom solutions

How are SharePoint sites typically set up?

Our SharePoint team recommends one SharePoint site per department. This site can be broken down further into specific teams or groups, allowing certain people in your department to have access to necessary files. 

Note that every SharePoint site is customized to your specifications. When you request a SharePoint site, you will meet with a developer who will assist you with creating your site and addressing your department’s specific needs.

Can I share my SharePoint documents with people outside of Weill Cornell Medicine/NYP?

Yes. Users from approved institutions can be granted access to files and sites in SharePoint.