How-tos

Need Help?
- Send e-mail to CCMB-help@umich.edu
When you send an e-mail to CCMB-help it will be logged into our help desk software and all IT staff will be forwarded a copy of your help request.
You may also find online solutions to common computer/network problems below:
The following link provides complete instructions from ITCS for configuring many popular e-mail programs to access the ITCS e-mail service.
You may also get answers to frequently asked questions about UMich E-mail here:Spam Busters from ITCS provides information about U-M’s comprehensive approach to spam (junk e-mail) management, tools you can use to reduce the amount of spam in your INBOX, and spam prevention tips.
Meeting Maker
The Medical School has a Meeting Maker Web Client where you can access your calendar through a web browser.
You can download the Meeting Maker 8.5 client for use with the Medical Schools Meeting Maker server here:
Network Files Shares
NCIBI file shares are now online. These shares are served by the
recently purchased ONStor network attached storage devices and provide
regularly backed-up storage space for NCIBI staff and researchers.
Streaming Video
CCMB/NCIBI's streaming videos require a QuickTime player to watch. Virus Protection
The UM Virus Busters offers Anti Virus software downloads as well as information on viruses, hoaxes, and other virus related information.
VPN
The network at Palmer Commons sits behind a firewall and requires a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection in order for outside computers/users to connect to its computers and services. We have created a tutorial for connecting Windows users to the Palmer Commons VPN. For assistance connecting a Linux or Mac computer to the Palmer Commons VPN, please contact ccmb-help@umich.edu.
UMICH Personal & Group Web Pages
Anyone with an IFS home directory can set up a home page on http://www.umich.edu/ or http://www-personal.umich.edu/. Follow these homepage instructions to create a web page for yourself or for your school, department, class, student organization, or other group.


