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• What are the TRACKS password complexity requirements?
  In order to maintain the integrity and safety of the information on our network, password complexity requirements have been established by Information Technology. This means ...
• What resources can my TRACKS account access?
  Current students, staff, and faculty can use their TRACKS accounts to access many services at Florida Tech. Your TRACKS account and password are used for ...
• What is TRACKS?
  TRACKS is Florida Institute of Technology's account system that provides a single username and password for access to all university services granted to a user. If ...
• What should I do if I believe my account has been hacked?
  If you believe that someone has gained unauthorized access to your account (i.e.: email, PAWS, Canvas, etc.), you should report this immediately to the Technology ...
• What do I do if I have a problem with my TRACKS account?
  Determine which scenario below best matches the issue you are experiencing: I am a newly admitted Continuing Education, Extended Studies or Online Learning Student and I ...
• What is the maximum file size allowed for email attachments?
  The send and receive size limit for an email message is 25MB. To send larger files up to 100MB, use the Temporary Share Space offered ...
• What are my options for accessing my Google Applications email account? (Students/Guests)
  Table of Contents About Student/Guest Email AccountsAccessing Your Email OnlineSet Up to Use Applications: Enable IMAP or POPAllow "Less Secure" Applications Steps for Outlook 2013/2016 on PCSteps for ...
• When do I get my Florida Tech email account?
  Students Main Campus - Melbourne: Your mailbox will be created once your tuition deposit it processed. It could take anywhere from 24-72 hours for your deposit ...
• What is FacForum? What is its purpose and appropriate use?
  FacForum is an email-based forum. The purpose of FacForum is the dissemination of information of interest to Florida Tech faculty and staff. This includes announcements ...
• What is FitForum? What is its purpose and appropriate use?
  FitForum is an email-based list forum. The purpose of FitForum is the dissemination of information of interest to the Florida Tech community. This includes announcements of ...
• When will my dorm room network connection be active?
  Dorm network connections are activated at the start of the semester. However, you won't be able to connect to the internet until you have registered ...
• What is an ethernet card?
  This article is based on older technology. Most computers deployed on campus will no longer need an Ethernet Card to connect online. An Ethernet card is ...
• What are my responsibilities as a user of the Florida Tech network?
  The user is accountable for adherence to Florida Tech policies and procedures (Acceptable Use Policy). In addition, you are responsible for reasonable use of the ...
• What if I have problems after I am registered on the network?
  If you cannot perform a function on the network such as access e-mail, try these steps: Check with someone else in the dorm and see if ...
• What kind of wireless card or adapter is compatible with Florida Tech's wireless network?
  Any 802.11b or 802.11g compatible wireless card will work with Florida Tech's wireless network. ...
• Why does it take so long to log onto my laptop when I am not connected to the network?
  Problem: The Windows login process takes several minutes to complete before reaching the desktop when signing in with a Tracks account while not connected to ...
• What are acceptable file formats for submitting my work to the Copy Center?
  If you are utilizing direct printing from your own computer, you may use any software program. The paper size are up to 11" x 17" ...
• What are the Copy Center Copyright and Trademark Rules?
  In response to questions regarding what can be copied at Copy Center, we have developed the Copy Center Copying Protocol to address the law ...
• What are the Technology Support Center's hours of operation?
  Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: Phone Support: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday-Sunday: CLOSED   Contact Us Email techsupport@fit.edu Call 1-321-674-7284 ...
• What is the best way to protect my computer from viruses, hackers, and malware?
  Following the suggestions on this page will help you prevent major issues with your computer. Use a virus scanner Viruses are a hot topic in today's world, ...
• What should I do if my computer is stolen?
  The college assumes no financial responsibility, explicit or implied, for damages to or loss of personal property. If students are not covered by their parents' ...
• Who is responsible for backing up data on my personal computer?
  This article applies to personally owned systems, not computers owned by Florida Tech. Users should be aware that a number of hardware and software problems can ...
• What services does the Technology Support Center provide for personally-owned computers?
  PERSONALLY-OWNED COMPUTER SUPPORT POLICY The Technology Support Center's main purpose is to support university-owned computer systems. We also ensure that personally-owned systems are able to access the campus ...
• What is Panther Pass and how do I access it?
  As soon as you have been admitted to the University and been given a TRACKS account, your next step is PantherPass. With many items that need ...
• What is PAWS and how do I access it?
  PAWS Student Information PAWS enables students to register, add/drop classes, and access and print academic and personal information via the web. The PAWS home page may ...
• What software is available in the Multimedia Classrooms & Labs?
  Windows 10 7-ZipAdobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Flash PlayerAdobe Shockwave PlayerAliceANSYSArduinoArenaAspenTechArcGISAutoCADAutodesk Civil 3DAutodesk RevitBigloo Scheme CompilerBlueJCadenceCOMSOLCorona Labs VersionCreoDataFITDropboxEclipseGhostscriptGimpGNU ClispGoogle ChromeGoogle EarthIBM SPSSJava JDK / JRELabviewLaTexMATLAB Microsoft Internet ExplorerMicrosoft ...
• What is the process for getting help with a new special event web site project?
  The process varies depending on the type of project. For personal web pages and group sites on the my.fit.edu domain, please see: my.fit.edu personal website replacement options For ...
• What should our department do if we cannot edit our own site for a short time due to staff changes?
  Florida Tech Web Services believes that only through cooperation, communication, dedication, and a strong sense of shared purpose across the university is a consistent, high ...
• What kind of computer do I need when I attend Florida Tech?
  While the university has numerous computer labs available for student use, many students choose to bring their own computers with them. When choosing a new ...
• What IT Services are Available to me?
  For a detailed look at many of the services offered, please go to the IT website. Faculty and Staff The IT department offers faculty and staff a ...
• What is Google Apps?
  A bridge between our organization and Google products. On one side, we have communication and collaboration needs for our school. On the other side, there ...
• Why are we using Google Apps?
  To bring together essential communication applications. To improve productivity and communication. We can focus on student needs and adding value to the experience while Google ...
• What options do I have for accessing my student email?
  Your Florida Tech student email is a GSuite account with access to a Gmail mailbox. The primary option for access is the Gmail Website, accessible by: http://my.fit.edu It's packed with exciting ...
• What do I need to know about Google's Documents and Spreadsheets?
  It's a web-based word processing and spreadsheet application. It can help us collaborate on projects from anywhere. Your documents are stored online. You and anyone ...
• What password do I use when accessing Google Applications?
  The password you use is the same as your TRACKS password. If you are logging into a Google Password page, if you are a student it ...
• What should I do if someone asks for my TRACKS password?
  The Office of Information Technology will never ask you for your TRACKS password over the phone, though email, or in person. You should never share your ...
• Why can't I log into Google Applications/Email with my Google password?
  You Google Applications account may be locked. To unlock your account please proceed to Google Account Unlock. Please note, the unlock may take several minutes ...
• What is the campus MATLAB license?
  MATLAB (matrix laboratory) is a numerical computing environment and fourth-generation programming language. Developed by MathWorks, MATLAB allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data, implementation ...
• What is PTC Creo?
  PTC Creo is the new name for the Computer Aided Design (CAD for short) software ProENGINEER. It is used to model and design mechanical parts ...
• What is ANSYS?
  ANSYS is a Computer Aided Design (CAD for short) software for modeling and testing engineering designs in a virtual instance. This software allows across a ...
• What is Fluent?
  Fluent is a fluid dynamics branch of ANSYS software (a CAD/Simulation software) that allows the user to model flow, turbulence, and heat transfer. For example, creating ...
• What is Polymath?
  Polymath is a mathmatical computation software that allows the user to solve problems using numerical analyses. It can provide the solutions to the problems graphically ...
• What/Where is OEC128?
  OEC128 is a multimedia computer lab located on the 1st Floor of Olin Engineering Building. It is open from 8a.m to 8p.m, and requires key ...
• What is Alice?
  Alice is a 3D programming software that makes animation for interactive stories and games. It is primarily used as a teaching tool for introductory computing ...
• What is ArcGIS?
  ArcGIS is a mapping software published by the ESRI company. This software allows the user to create maps for analysis of data, workforce routes, weather awareness ...
• Why can’t I send an email out to FitForum, FacForum, or other @lists.fit.edu email?
  Possible problem 1 - make sure you have subscribed to the mailing list. Go to lists.fit.edu Sign in using you full email address and your TRACKS password Select ...
• Webroot is blocking a page, How do I view it?
   Before concluding that a site has been blocked by Webroot, please attempt to verify if the site is active by other means. One potential way ...
• What is the Blueshark Cluster?
  The Blueshark Cluster is comprised of IBM iDataplex Systems with 50 compute nodes 13 big memory nodes 11 GPU nodes 1 head node totalling 1720 cores and 4,397 GB of ...
• What software and libraries are available on Blueshark?
  The cluster environment is implemented in CentOS 7 Linux.  The following compiler suites, libraries, and software are installed, and can be updated by request. Some are OS level ...
• What web hosting services are available?
  Basic Level Web Hosting Services Web Pages via TerminalFour my.fit.edu personal website replacement options Advanced Level Web Hosting Services MySQL Database ...
• What is TerminalFour?
  Introduction TerminalFour (T4) is a digital marketing & web content management platform for Higher Education.  The content management platform handles the university web sites and pages.  ...
• What is the Publish Schedule for TerminalFour (T4) web pages?
  TerminalFour publishes web pages every 4 hours.  The publish times occur at 2:00 am, 6:00 am, 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm. ...
• Where do I obtain FortiClient VPN installers?
  How do I obtain the FortiClient VPN University-owned Computers If you are on a University-owned laptop or PC the software may already be installed, please check your ...
• What software is available through student RDS and how do I find it?
  Click here for information on how to connect to Student RDS. OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 Acrobat Reader DC Business Plan ProCyberRatNotepad++7-Zip File ManagerAnacondaBlueJCMakeCodeBlocksCPCeCygwinModelSimOffice Professional 2013Office Professional 2016OpenBugsPOM-QMPuTTYProject ...
• What is Florida Tech's federal school code?
  The Florida Tech federal school code used in FAFSA is: 001469 ...
• What my.fit.edu personal website replacement options are available?
  Replacement options listed by use case Sharing files and folders with people Google Drive https://my.fit.edu for Students https://go.fit.edu for Faculty and Staff Microsoft OneDrive (https://portal.office.com) Canvas Learning Management System (https://canvas.fit.edu) Storing personal ...