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A couple few important points about this process:

  1. The upgrade involves a full wipe (hard drive erasure) and rebuild of your computer. The primary concern is to ensure your data is properly backed up to a cloud storage location (e.g. OneDrive, iSchool Documents). If you would like some help from IT staff to verify backup status, please don’t hesitate to ask.

  2. Due to the nature of the Windows 11 “Autopilot” deployment, most of the configuration must be done after the primary user logs into the computer for the first time. Therefore, we are not able to deliver a 100% “turnkey” computer. Please plan for ~30 minutes of setup time upon delivery of an upgraded computer.

  3. It is recommended that you complete the software request process (below) ahead of time so that software can begin deploying immediately after you log in to the upgraded computer.

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Data backup

The OneDrive client is configured to automatically back up the following user folders to the cloud:

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The following process will be used, going forward, for the installation of software provided by the university. It can (and is recommended to) be done ahead of time, from any computer, but will only take effect on the new Windows 11 managed device.

  1. Login to https://myaccess.microsoft.com

  2. Choose “Access packages” on the left side

  3. Click “Request” on any apps that are applicable to you, and then choose “Request for myself” on the next screen. Most users will need at least Adobe NUL, Zoom SU client, OnBase (if applicableYou should request at least the following depending on your needs:

    1. App-7zip

    2. App-Adobe Acrobat & CC Desktop NUL

    3. App-Zoom SU Meeting Client (*Note - do not request this version if you need to use the 2U implementation of Zoom)

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