= Managed Windows =

CSG provide a managed distribution of ''Microsoft Windows 7'' (32 and 64-bit versions) on Departmental desktop PCs, providing centralised [[authentication]], automated software and security updates, and automated configuration for use with local network services, such as access to [[services/file-storage|network file stores]] and [[services/printing|network printing facilities]].

In addition, a wide range of high-quality open-source and proprietary software is provided to support a wide range of research, teaching and administrative activities.

Dual-booting with a CSG [[services/linux|managed Linux]] installation is also supported, and a common configuration.  We are also experimenting with a virtualised
Windows 7 install on a Linux-only desktop.

== Terminal Services ==

Remote login to a central Terminal Services cluster, `ts.doc.ic.ac.uk` is available for users who need quick and ready access to a standard CSG Windows installation without being required to reboot or find a suitable free terminal.

Access to the Terminal Services cluster is available as a standard feature to all DoC users, and can be accessed using the Terminal Services utility on Windows and MacOS X clients, or using the `rdesktop` utility on Linux machines.