Logging In
Staff PCs are connected to the University network and will have the standard set of software installed.You need to log in with your user name and password.
By logging in you are agreeing to abide by the University's IT Rules and Regulations.
Passwords
The first time you log in you will have to change your password. Follow the instructions on screen. Your new password must be more than 8 characters in length and should be comprised of a combination of UPPER case characters, lower case characters, numbers (eg 1 3 4 5) and special symbols (. , !).
Passwords have a life time of 91 days - you will be prompted to change 14 days before expiry. You can change at any time up to 91 days. As soon as the 91 days are up you will have to change your password. You will have to type in your new password twice. This is to ensure that you remember what you typed the first time.
The system will not allow you to re-use your last 6 passwords.
The domain should be STAFF\. If not already showing click the drop down arrow to select it from list. Logging on gives you access to:
- Your home directory (H drive) on the Universitys central data server, which only you can access;.
- The staff shared drive (I drive or IntraStore) and any other drives which you have access to;
- myBU the University's virtual learning environment (VLE);
- We recommend reading Using Exchange 2007 for details on using and accessing your email from outside the University.
