CUIT provides Client Device Engineering, a managed computer service, for Columbia faculty and staff. Designing and configuring standardized computing platforms provides you with a more consistent and secure computer experience. Using a CUIT-managed device also allows you to take full advantage of the CUIT Service Desk, who are trained in supporting and troubleshooting these platforms. Additionally, CUIT-managed devices streamline your device’s workload, and prolong the life of your device thanks to reduced interference without complications from user-installed softwares.
CUIT provides Client Device Engineering for select desktop or laptop Windows or Apple devices (computers and tablets) and mobile phones.
The Client Device Engineering service provides the following:
- Device Imaging: updating the operating system image on the device
- Application Packaging: creating a customized installation program for softwares in a deployable format (that requires no user interactions for install or uninstall)
- Operating System Patch Releases: sending software patches/fixes to improve the OS or address a newly discovered weakness, including security vulnerabilities
- License Management: tracking software licenses distribution to ensure that fines are not incurred for violating agreements