Client management recommendations
Here you will find our recommendations for different categories of client management.
| Category | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Operating system for a managed workstation | Windows 11 |
| Default mail client | Outlook 2019 |
| System for operating system and software distribution | OPSI |
| Addition of computers to the KIT-AD | yes |
| Use of explicit administration accounts for the management of IT services | yes |
| Hard Disk Encryption | yes |
Standard workstation setup
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The following checklist describes the installation and configuration of a Windows workstation and thus ensures the use of the KIT's basic IT services.
In addition to a standard workstation computer, other aspects are important for secure working in the home office. More information under Secure home office.
| Action | Instructions | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement of standard hardware from state tender LZBW devices | Office store - Logistics Center Baden-Württemberg - LZBW | To gain access to the LZBW office store, complete the customer master data sheet and send it to the LZBW customer service at kundenservice∂lzbw.bwl.de. |
| Installation Windows 11 with activation via Key Management Service | Service description Windows Key Management Service (KMS) | Versions and variants of Windows 11 |
| Configuration of Windows 11 with regard to data protection and | Data protection with Windows 11 at KIT | |
| Integration into the directory service Active Directory of the KIT | Service description KIT Active Directory | This means that the central group policies can be used to configure the system efficiently. |
| Configuration of the KIT group policies | Service description of group policies (GPOs) | List of GPOs for the implementation of data protection and IT security recommendations |
| Hard disk encryption Set up |
Instructions for device and disk encryption | |
| Connectingpatch management | Service description Microsoft Update Service (WSUS) | |
| Set upvirus protection | Service description virus protection | |
| Set upnetwork | to the service descriptions of the network services at KIT | |
| Set upVPN client | Service description Remote Access (VPN) | |
| Connecting datastorage for organizational units (OU directory) | Service description KIT data storage (OU directory) | If required |
| Connect personal data storage (HOME directory) | Service description KIT data repository ( personal directory) | |
| Install the required software | To the KIT software store
Software for example:
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KIT account required
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| Integrate central printers | Service description Print & Plot - Central print service |