Author Archives: Tommi
Installing software without admin privileges
Microsoft’s Endpoint Privilege Management client is slowly being adopted to be in use on the cloud controlled Windows devices of Oulu universities. This makes installing and running software without an admin account easy and simple. This is currently in a small testing phase, before a full rollout. Running an application through EPM If you come […]
Private use of the university phone plan
When using the university’s phone plan for your personal calls and text messages, separate them from work calls and texts using the bill-splitting service. This way, the operator will bill your personal calls and texts directly to you. As a user of the university’s phone plan, you agree to comply with Elisa’s 151 billing service […]
Handing over your work phone and transferring the plan
When your employment ends, hand over your phone to the Campus ICT service desk, unless it was acquired through Netox. Phones acquired through Netox should be returned to the Netox service desk at Linnanmaa. Before returning the phone, remove accounts, screen lock, and finally reset the phone to factory settings. If needed, the Campus ICT […]
Using your work phone and plan abroad
Before traveling, check what kind of plan your mobile device has; whether it is possible to use the phone or mobile broadband abroad and what the costs will be. You can inquire about this from ICT services (mobiilituki@oulu.fi). Depending on your destination and the duration of your trip, you might consider getting a temporary plan, […]
Purchases: mobile devices and carrier plans
Employer provides a mobile phone and a carrier plan to an employee when their job duties require it. If the employee works outside campuses and beyond the reach of the Eduroam wireless network, it is recommended to use the internet via the work phone. Contents of this guide: Most devices are procured as service devices; […]
Clearing cache and cookies from your web browser
Cached login information in the browser can often cause issues, especially in the following cases: after changing your password, if you use multiple 365 accounts from different organizations, if you are or have been enrolled in both UO and Oamk. Sometimes, things can go awry for no apparent reason, and clearing the browser’s cache and […]
Mobile phones are connected to centralized management during the ordering process
Centralized management is a key part of phone security, manageability, and content protection. For example, through centralized management, screen lock, PIN, or access code can be enforced on the phone. Centralized management: The phone can be remotely locked or wiped if necessary (e.g., theft, loss, etc.). Technical information about the phone (software version, model, serial […]