[Cuga] All-Hands Memo and JLab WB: a message from Kandice Carter

[Kandice Carter]

All-Hands Memo sent on behalf of Computing and Networking Infrastructure

Jefferson Lab has been seeking ways to decrease energy consumption in  
areas that will not adversely impact the laboratory's science mission,  
yet comply with Department of Energy policy to increase energy  
efficiency. The Computing and Networking Infrastructure group (CNI)  
has come up with a way to manage the energy settings on Windows  
desktop systems. On March 23, the laboratory will begin reducing its  
power draw (without impacting its mission) by putting Windows desktop  
computers into standby or sleep mode when they are not in use for long  
periods of time or not used after work hours. Many computer users  
already do this themselves both during and after hours, but now the  
CNI group is going to make the process easier and the results of the  
power management program measurable.

The program will work like this: after 5:30 p.m. everyday, if there is  
no mouse or keyboard activity for 30 minutes on a Windows desktop  
system, the computer will automatically go into standby mode. The  
computer can be awakened by either mouse movement or pressing any key  
on the keyboard. To minimize impact on those who choose to log in to  
their systems remotely after hours, users will still have offsite  
access to their computer systems. These users can log in to https://cc.jlab.org/wakeonlan 
  to wake their systems before attempting to remotely log into their  
onsite desktop. All systems in standby mode will be awakened for  
overnight patch installations and virus scans.

For the next few weeks, the JLab CNI group will implement these power  
management settings on select systems for testing and evaluation. They  
will implement the program for all Windows desktop systems sitewide,  
excluding mission critical systems and servers, on March 23.

For more information, visit the website: http://cc.jlab.org/docs/services/windows/PowerManagement.htm

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To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: http://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/index.html

March 10 Briefs Excerpts:

Physics and Forensics Colloquium and Public Lecture Today
A colloquium on the connections between physics and forensics will  
take place today at 3:30 p.m. in the CEBAF Center auditorium. John A.  
Reffner, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, will show how  
physics underlies many of the tools of the trade that are used in  
forensic science. He will give a general introduction to the forensic  
science field, with examples drawn from his personal experience  
solving cases.

Education Seeks Mentors for Summer Programs Participants
The Science Education staff is seeking summer projects appropriate for  
a high-achieving high school student or for a small group of dedicated  
science teachers. Details can found in the full version of the Briefs.

Annual T-Shirt Design Contest Underway
The deadline for submissions for the 25th Annual JLab T-shirt Design  
Contest is March 26. Submissions should be in color, on 8.5x11 paper  
and include a front (pocket) and back design. Submission rules and  
past winning designs are posted on the JAG website: http://www.jlab.org/intralab/committees/jag/runaround/10/run-a-round%20poster.jpg

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: http://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/index.html

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