Recommended IT Practices
IP Address
Computers that need IP (Internet Protocol) addresses to connect to the campus network should be configured to get their IP addresses using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Static, or fixed, IP addresses are now only assigned for devices that require them, like on-campus networked printers and servers.
To request a static IP address for a device that requires one, contact the IT Support Center at 713-743-1411 or support@uh.edu.

Topics
- Appropriate Use and Responsibility
- Buying Additional RAM (Memory)
- Choosing a Computer
- Choosing a Printer
- Computer Placement
- Data Backup and Recovery
- Data Security
- Data Storage Management
- IP Addresses
- Old Computing Equipment
- Password Use and Computer Account Security
- Physical Security
- Printer Management
- Software Installation and Upgrades
- Spam and Spoofing
- Viruses
- Wireless Computing