a note i received from central computing ...



Instructions for use of Distributed Computing Facilities workstations
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Distributed Computing Facilities has converted their network 
infrastructure to a Windows 2000 Active Directory environment.

Students will be required to update their existing SFU Computing ID 
into the Active Directory before they can use the public computer 
labs and resources.   Account activation may be performed at either 
the Micro Computer Facility in AQ3148 or the Information Commons on 
the 3rd floor of W.A.C Bennett library.

A short cut to the Active Directory web page has been installed on the 
local desktop, and users are able to authenticate using a temporary 
guest account.  But they must log out after their account has been 
updated into the AD and use their SFU Computing ID.  This is a one 
time step that is required.

Please instruct departmental Instructors, Teaching Assistants, 
Sessionals, and students of the procedure for account activation.

Thank you,

Distributed Computing Faciliites
Academic Computing Services