Help Desk

The AHNR-IT Help Desk provides hardware and software troubleshooting and support for users at Virginia Tech and across the state. The Help Desk averages nearly 20 calls per day, 50 emails per day, 20 on-site visits per week. The Help Desk also manages the AHNR-IT Multimedia Lab, and over 600 personal computers outside the Blacksburg area.

Help Resources

Technical Support in Your Area

Departmental IT Planning

Rationale for Developing an IT Plan (PDF)
Reasons for developing an IT Plan and how the College and AHNR-IT will assist departments in this area.
Sample IT Plan (PDF)
An example of a departmental IT Plan. This is what AHNR-IT would like from each department.
Backup / Security Plan (PDF)
An overview of how to implement a backup plan and a security plan.
Backup / Security Options (PDF)
A list of backup and security solutions that departments can use to implement backup and security procedures.
Audit Checklist (PDF)
An example of the items AHNR-IT will be checking for during the audit this upcoming spring.
IT Responsibilities (PDF)
A list of IT responsibilities for the University, AHNR-IT, the department, and the end user.

Contact Information for the Help Desk

Phone Email
AHNR-IT Help Desk (540) 231-4865
(540) 231-3857 (Fax)
aghelp@vt.edu
Stephanie Collins, Network Technician (540) 231-1794 collinss@vt.edu
Scott Shetrone, Infrastructure and Support Services Coordinator (540) 231-7841 scott@vt.edu
John Pates, Infrastructure and Support Services Technician (540) 231-9650 jpates@vt.edu

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