Active Directory
The Technology Services Department utilizes a directory service called Active Directory to manage user access and authentication to several different systems within the district, including:
- Computer Access - Log in to any district computer
- Network Storage / Travel Folder
- Campus Student Information System
- Moodle / eLearn
- SPPS Apps
- Viewpoint
- Room Reservation System
Active Directory User Name
- Student -- s###### (where # is the student identification number)
- Employee -- e###### (where # is the employee identification number)
Change Password
Users are encouraged to change the default password for their account to prevent unauthorized access to their account and files stored in various systems. Changing the Active Directory password changes the password in all of the systems which use Active Directory for authentication.
Mac
- Log in to the Mac computer with your Active Directory user name and password
- Click on the Apple and select System Preferences
- Click on Users & Groups under System Preferences
- Click on the Change Password button
- Enter your current Active Directory password
- Type a new password
- Re-type the new password
- Press the Change Password button at the bottom of the pop-up window
Windows XP and Windows 7
- Log in to the PC with your Active Directory user name and password
- Press Ctrl Alt Delete
- Select Change Password
- Enter your current Active Directory password in the Old Password field
- Type a new password in the New Password field
- Type the new password in the Confirm Password field
- Press OK in the confirmation pop-up
- Press Cancel to go back to your desktop
Active Directory Support
If your password has expired or you require additional assistance with resetting an Active Directory password, please submit a ticket.
Technology Services Call Support: 651-603-HELP or 34357 within SPPS
Technology Services Department: 651-603-4357
Fax: 651-293-8990
email: service.desk@spps.org
Hours: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday