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As a DCO or system owner, your job will involve using a number of technical tools and procedures.
You'll be given additional system privileges to help you carry out your role.
IT Services accounts |
Find out about the standard accounts created by IT Services, and what they give access to: |
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Dollar ($) account |
A dollar account gives you administrator level access to your department's IT Services managed computers. Your dollar account is created using the format abc500$, and allows you to make changes or troubleshoot issues. For example, you can access Device Manager, make system changes that may require security elevation, and install software. Do not use your dollar account as your regular account or use the same password for your dollar account as your regular account. If your dollar account becomes compromised by a hack or virus, it could have far reaching security implications for the University network. To request a dollar account, please contact IT Services. To change your dollar account password, see: |
Windows and Linux power users |
Add and remove power users on managed machines in your department. Rules can be defined for a whole department, a particular machine type in a department, or an individual computer. DCOs only. For further information, see: |
University of York Directory |
Configure your entry in the University of York Directory. DCOs may also configure other users' accounts. |
Email address look up |
View the email addresses of staff within your department. DCOs only. |