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IT Jams

IT Jams is a bi-monthly series of talks about IT tools, services, and initiatives that will help you be up-to-date on what is going on in IT and how to best use our tools and services.

 

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Upcoming jams

Pressing pause until next year

We are taking brief pause to recharge our energy, we're excited to focus on bringing you great sessions in 2026. Thank you for your interest and support!

 

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Past jams

If you missed the talks or want to revisit them, you can access the slides from the event page

IT Jams

Getting the best from the new AV equipment

Join the AV team as they introduce the new Neat equipment and the latest Zoom features. Learn how to make the most out of your hybrid meetings.   --- For more information please visit the Audio Visual Program web page...
Date Wednesday, November 20, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
Location Zoom + Avatar Room (Building 50)
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Nov20
IT Jams

Exploring GitHub Enterprise at SLAC

Discover how this new platform enhances centralized code management and strengthens security measures. We'll delve into the ways GitHub Enterprise streamlines development workflows, enables automation, and supports scalable software delivery. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about optimizing our software...
Date Wednesday, November 13, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
Location Hybrid
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Nov13
IT Jams

Unlocking efficiency: agile processes in ServiceNow

Learn from Reich Bautista of the SLAC IT SNOW Team about their journey in implementing agile processes within ServiceNow and the significant efficiencies they have achieved. Discover actionable insights to optimize your own IT workflows.   View presentation slides (Stanford...
Date Wednesday, October 9, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Oct9
IT Jams

IAM Key Players: Unlocking Yubikey's full potential

Join this session to learn how to get your Yubikey, set it up, and master tips and tricks to boost your security and efficiency. Stay after the session for a distribution event in Building 50.   View presentation slides (Stanford...
Date Wednesday, September 11, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
Location Zoom + Avatar Room (Building 50)
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Sep11
IT Jams

Navigating the new IT Policy for Foreign Travel

Join Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Michelle Jost, for an in-depth discussion on SLAC's new IT policy for foreign travel. This session will cover key changes, compliance requirements, and best practices to ensure a smooth and efficient travel experience.  ...
Date Wednesday, August 28, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Aug28
IT Jams

Andrew File System (AFS) Retirement

Join SLAC IT and TID for an overview session on migrating your non-science data from the Andrew File System (AFS), a distributed file system that has served SLAC since the mid-1990s. This presentation will cover the available migration options, highlighting...
Date Wednesday, August 14, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Aug14
IT Jams

Inside AV: Meet the team and discover what's new

Join us to meet the AV team and explore the new, user-friendly AV webpages. Learn about the AV services and the new streamlined request forms. The AV team will also provide updates on Kavli and demonstrate the latest videoconferencing technology...
Date Wednesday, July 17, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Jul17
IT Jams

IAM Key Players: Boosting security and speed with YubiKeys

Join us to discover the advantages of using YubiKey for Multi-factor Authentication and learn how to get your own YubiKey for a faster and safer login experience.

Date Wednesday, June 19, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Jun19
IT Jams

WebSSO Implementation: A Guide for Application Owners

Tailored for application owners, this technical discussion by the SLAC IT IAM team will focus on the technical requirements and strategies for enabling web single sign-on (SSO), helping you streamline user authentication   View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, June 5, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Jun5
IT Jams

SLAC IT Strategic goals and improved governance

Join Jon Russell, SLAC Chief Information Office, as he discusses SLAC IT Strategic goals, the plan to accomplish them, and a new governance model.   --------- Jon presented the following topics: SLAC IT Strategic Priorities (login required) Governance Boards and...
Date Wednesday, May 29, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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May29
IT Jams

Driving Data Insights: A Tableau collaboration between LCLS-II-HE and SLAC IT

Join Data Analyst Vicky Hoang as she explores how LCLS-II-HE is using Tableau to unlock new data insights and automate old processes. We'll discuss the technical challenges, strategies, and the continuous improvement and adoption processes to help maintain the effectiveness...
Date Wednesday, May 22, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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May22
IT Jams

IT Business Partner Program

Learn about this new program that provides groups around the lab with a dedicated IT point of contact, to provide support, information, and alignment. View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, May 8, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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May8
IT Jams

Data Center Infrastructure Management Paradigm Shift

Explore the world of data center operations with Rad Kosinski, SLAC IT Data Center   & Business Continuity Operations Manager, and learn how the data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software is helping SLAC IT manage its data center. This session...
Date Wednesday, April 24, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Apr24
IT Jams

Zoom new collaboration features

Join the Service Desk team as they share some new cool features in Zoom to collaborate better, such as an enhanced whiteboard and surveys.   View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, April 10, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Apr10
IT Jams

Navigating the unexpected: IT's role in Business Continuity

Join IT Client Services Director, Kevin Purcell, as he shares the behind-the-scenes efforts that keep the lab running, even in the wake of unexpected challenges like the recent series of power outages. Explore the strategies, processes, and teamwork used to...
Date Wednesday, March 27, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Mar27
IT Jams

Defending the Lab: Actionable Strategies for Cyber Resilience

Join Karina Rodriguez from Cyber Security in exploring proactive measures to shield our lab from cyber threats. Gain insights into essential tools, effective methods, and governing policies for a comprehensive defense strategy.   View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, March 13, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Mar13
IT Jams

Making things easier with Shortcuts for Mac and iPad

Join us at this IT Jam to learn how using Apple Shortcuts   can make things easier and more convenient with automation. No slides were presented. Here you can find more information: https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/welcome/ios   for iPad and iPhone: https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/intro-to-shortcuts-apdf22b0444c/ios  ...
Date Wednesday, February 21, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Feb21
IT Jams

Love your dashboards: A Tableau story

Join us for a Valentine's Day edition of IT Jams to explore how IT and the Budget Office have partnered to craft powerful dashboards in Tableau that transform data into actionable insights, paving the way for strategic financial management.   ...
Date Wednesday, February 14, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Feb14
IT Jams

A Year-Up intern's journey at SLAC IT

Discover the world of SLAC IT through the lens of Jasmine Golparast, a Year-Up intern, as she recounts her hands-on experience in project coordination.   View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, January 24, 2024  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
Location Hybrid
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Jan24
IT Jams

IT Marketplace new features

Join the SLAC IT Vendor Management team as they discuss exciting new features in the IT Marketplace, such as a new shopping cart functionality, and new products.  This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for...
Date Wednesday, December 6, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Dec6
IT Jams

Unix/Linux roadmap

Karl Amrhein, IT Platforms System Administration Manager, will discuss various Unix/Linux topics, including the Linux roadmap, remote access and more!

Date Wednesday, November 29, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Nov29
IT Jams

SLUO Registration - a federated experience

Learn about the upgraded SLUO Registration tool and understand why this is foundational to the future of identity services   View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, November 8, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Nov8
IT Jams

Adobe Sign Tips and Tricks

Bobbi Woody-Mistriel will cover tips and tricks for Adobe Sign at our next IT Jams! This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants.   View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, October 11, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Oct11
IT Jams

A new IT onboarding experience

Join Baris Harvey, for the IT Service Desk, to unveil a new IT onboarding experience that will be implemented soon.  This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants.   View presentation slides (Stanford...
Date Wednesday, September 27, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Sep27
IT Jams

Jira and Confluence overview

Gaven Ray, from the EndPoint and Collaboration team, will provide an overview of Jira and Confluence, including the latest updates. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants.   View presentation slides (Stanford...
Date Wednesday, September 13, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Sep13
IT Jams

IT Change Management Process

Have you ever wondered how IT reviews and approves changes to our production services? Well, wonder no more! Join us for our next IT Jams session on August 30th, where Kevin Purcell,  Director of IT Enterprise Applications & Platforms will...
Date Wednesday, August 30, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Aug30
IT Jams

Where do we go from MFA?

Unless you've been living under the accelerator, you've heard about multi-factor authentication (MFA).  You may even have heard changes are coming.  This talk will give a preview of the next set of changes coming related to MFA This hybrid event...
Date Wednesday, August 16, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Aug16
IT Jams

Google Apps essentials

Discover the power of collaboration and organization with Soledad Merlo from the IT Communications team as she takes you on a tour of Google's applications - Drive, Docs, Sheets, and more! This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC...
Date Wednesday, August 2, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Aug2
IT Jams

Zoom like a Pro

Join the Service Desk team as they present tips and tricks to make your Zoom meetings more productive. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants.   View presentation slides (Stanford login required)
Date Wednesday, July 19, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Jul19
IT Jams

Cybersecurity updates

Join Erwin Lopez, SLAC Chief Information Security Officer, as he presents the latest updates on cyber security initiatives and policies. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. To register, please fill out ...
Date Wednesday, June 21, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Jun21
IT Jams

Email tips and tricks

Have you ever wanted to delegate your mailbox or calendar to another user like an admin? Or easily insert Zoom meeting information into a calendar invite? Or obtain a shared mailbox and/or calendar that can be used by an entire...
Date Wednesday, June 7, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Jun7
IT Jams

Major IT Initiatives

Join Jon Russell, SLAC Chief Information Officer, as he discusses the key initiatives IT is working on to drive the lab's mission forward. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants.   View...
Date Wednesday, May 24, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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May24
IT Jams

Procuring Software at SLAC: Avoiding common pitfalls and making informed decisions

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Dave Kopa and  Margarito Yanez-Soria  from IT Vendor management to learn about procuring Software at SLAC. They will cover toolkits, Sitewide Licenses, and on-prem...
Date Wednesday, May 10, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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May10
IT Jams

Improve your login experience with SLAC Cardinal Key

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Uy Chu, IT  EndPoint  & Collaboration Manager, to learn how to use SLAC Cardinal Key simplify your login experience to  Stanford applications like Zoom...
Date Wednesday, April 26, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
Location Virtual event
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Apr26
IT Jams

Slacking at SLAC

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Anthony Balleza and Christian Espiritu from the IT Service Desk to learn how to up your communication game with Slack. They will cover the...
Date Wednesday, April 5, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Apr5
IT Jams

Partner Effectively with IT: The new IT Effort Request process

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Isabella Parkinson, Director of Business Solutions, and Bernard Hecker, IT PMO manager, to learn about the new process to engage IT regarding any custom...
Date Wednesday, March 29, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Mar29
IT Jams

From oranges to onions: Zero Trust Architecture at SLAC

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. A lot is changing at SLAC in the world of cyber.  Many of these efforts are grouped together under the label of zero trust architecture. ...
Date Wednesday, March 15, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Mar15
IT Jams

Transforming the Service Desk: Implementing changes for improved customer support

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Mai Tran and Baris Harvey from the Service Desk will discuss the latest innovations in Customer support, including: New check-in process! Different ways for...
Date Wednesday, March 8, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Mar8
IT Jams

The evolution of Identity and Access Management at SLAC: project updates and next steps

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Bruce Vincent, Director of Identity Services, and his team as they showcase the work accomplished so far on Identity and Access Management at SLAC...
Date Wednesday, March 1, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Mar1
IT Jams

Data harmony: bringing systems together

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Stephen Hanna,  Service Management & Business Intelligence Manager at SLAC IT will talk about Master Data Management,  Data Integration, and Interoperability. To register, please fill...
Date Wednesday, February 15, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Feb15
IT Jams

A new client experience

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Shannon Salyer, SLAC IT Client Experience Director, in her fast-paced, fun style, will give an overview of the Client Experience organization, the services we offer...
Date Wednesday, February 8, 2023  · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Feb8