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CUESR users will have one of four roles.
Advisor
Faculty viewer. Will be able to see the Student Records documents for his/her advisees. Advisors will access documents via a link in PeopleSoft Advisor center, taking them to an advisor “view” through WebNow.
Ingestor
Has the ability to…
How do I change a hostname?
To change a hostname, enter your changes in the DNS database. You must be listed in the database as a NetAdmin for your subnets or domains to enter changes. If necessary, a registered NetAdmin can add you to the authorization list or you can request to be added by…
Round-robin DNS is useful for load balancing between two or more machines.
DNS will cycle from one IP address to the next each time the hostname is called for. There is a provision for entering secondary IP addresses on the host page.
DNS Overview
DNS, which stands for Domain Name System, provides translation of a networked machine's (host's) name to a machine-readable IP address so that packets are routed over the network correctly. Conversely, for security reasons, a server on the network may use "reverse lookup" in order to…
Please wait to contact the IT Service Desk during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) for any issues that are not emergencies.
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IT Security Liaisons are charged with ensuring appropriate measures are taken in response to a security incident. If your department doesn't have a Security Liaison, please contact your department's IT or computer support staff. If you aren't sure who provides that service for your department,…
If the IT Security Office determines that your password has been compromised, your account will be locked to stop further abuse. You will need to either
Yes. These links provide more information about safe computing practices, policies regarding the use of NetIDs and Cornell's computing services, and more.
University Policy 5.8, Authentication of Information Technology Resources
Possibly. It depends on your role and status at Cornell.
Once you have a NetID, people can email you using the form netid@cornell.edu. For example, if your NetID is dxl404, people can email you at dxl404@cornell.edu. This is how your electronic mail address is listed in the Cornell Electronic Directory.
You can use your email account as soon as your…
Your NetID and password control access to highly confidential data, some of which requires protection mandated by federal legislation. Tools for cracking simple passwords are readily available, so it is essential that your NetID password be strong to prevent unauthorized individuals from…
Passwords are kept in an encrypted database and cannot be looked up by anyone – including Cornell IT administrators and support representatives.
If you have set a recovery email, you can go to Forgot Password page on the Manage Your NetID website to get an email sent to your recovery email address…
No. Your NetID is for your exclusive personal use. If someone has your NetID and password, they can look up and/or change personal and confidential information about you, including your benefits package, your tax information, your grades, your web page, your address, and your emergency contact…
Your NetID was created from the initials of your name, as it appears in the university database, followed by a number. If you are a student, the database used is the University Registrar's Student Information System (SIS). If you are a staff or faculty member, the database used is the Human…
Contact the IT Service Desk to begin the process. The Service Desk will let you know the options and what information you will need to provide.
No. NetIDs are only available to individuals directly affiliated with Cornell University. Unless your family members are independently associated with Cornell, we cannot offer them NetIDs.
Yes. Your NetID is a part of your permanent university record, and will never be assigned to another person.
Yes, your NetID can be changed, but only in very specific circumstances: