What is the desktop image?

What is the desktop image?

Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff

Information Services develop and run a centralised desktop Windows service for all fixed Edinburgh Napier University staff and student PCs. 

The desktop is built on a distributed image, which is regularly revised and updated to maintain performance and functionality. 

The main features of the current Desktop Service include:

• User Authentication
• Locally installed applications
• Up to two hundred centrally delivered applications including Microsoft Office
• Centrally controlled anti-virus scanning
• A personal network data space (H drive)
• Shared network data spaces (S drive for staff)
• Access to the Multi-Functional Devices to print, copy and scan
• Free internet access, via Internet Explorer 

Staff members: find out how to get your machine reimaged to the latest version.