Engineering Base Desktop (EBD)

The Engineering Base Desktop (EBD) is CAEN's fully-configured Windows software environment designed to support the administrative and productivity needs of Michigan Engineering departments.

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Pinned Article What is the Engineering Base Desktop?

Can I get the Engineering Base Desktop on my laptop?

How can I obtain the Engineering Base Desktop for my department?

How do I access my printer from a computer with the Engineering Base Desktop?

How do I integrate or install drivers for a departmental PC running the Engineering Base Desktop (EBD)?

How does the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Management Tunnel work with Engineering Base Desktop (EBD) systems?

How often will my computer need to be reinstalled with a new version of the Engineering Base Desktop?

I cannot log in to my EBD laptop from off campus after the migration to the Cisco VPN Management Tunnel. What should I do?

Should I upgrade any software that was provided with the Engineering Base Desktop?

What Active Directory OU can an Engineering Base Desktop computer reside in?

What BIOS settings are required for the CLSE or EBD?

What if my computer isn't on the supported hardware list?

What is the deployment process for departmental IT support staff to install the Engineering Base Desktop (EBD)?

What should I do if I need additional software installed that is not included in the Engineering Base Desktop?

What steps should be taken by departmental IT support staff prior to deploying the Engineering Base Desktop (EBD)?

What will happen to the data and files currently stored on my computer when I get the Engineering Base Desktop installed?

Who gets admin access to my computer if it has the Engineering Base Desktop?

Who is responsible for my data and data backups?

Who is responsible for patching my computer?

Whom should I contact to resolve any issues that I may be experiencing with the Engineering Base Desktop?