Hardware Information: How to Purchase and Meet Computer Standards at UofL

Summary

UofL sets minimum hardware standards for desktops, laptops and tablets. ITS provides purchasing assistance and recommendations for university and personal devices.

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Before You Begin

  • Review UofL’s hardware standards and requirements for your department or program.
  • Identify your device needs and budget.

 

Instructions

Review Hardware Standards

  • Check minimum requirements for device type, operating system, processor, RAM and storage.
  • Consult ITS recommendations for university workstations.

Request Purchasing Assistance

  • Contact ITS or Procurement Services for quotes and vendor options.
  • Use ITechConnect for personal purchases.

Complete Purchase and Setup

  • Follow university policies for inventory, tracking and disposal of devices.

 

Further Readings

 

Need Additional Help?

• Please open a ticket with ITS End-Point Support

 

Details

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Article ID: 20155
Created
Fri 10/10/25 10:51 AM
Modified
Mon 6/29/26 4:35 PM

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ITS - End-Point Support (Desktops, Mobile Devices, etc.)
Our ITS Desktop Support team provides full technology lifecycle support on all university owned computers, laptops and tablets – from an initial quote on the acquisition of a device or desktop through any full system replacement. Our experts can assist with operating system imaging and deployment solutions - quickly configuring devices to the standards set by our security teams and UofL Policy.