Banner/Warehouse ID

Your Banner/Warehouse ID is used to log on to administrative (http://computing.vt.edu/administrative_systems/banner/inde systems such as the Internet Native Banner and the Data Warehouse.

Faculty and staff, including wage and work study employees, who need to access university administrative data may use Internet Native Banner, the Data Warehouse, and the Report tools. Examples of typical Banner use include accessing payroll, reviewing student or alumni information, or retrieving faculty/staff human resource information. The Data Warehouse restructures data from Banner for queries and reporting.

Contents

• Obtaining Access
  • Banner Access
  • Data Warehouse Access
• Banner/Warehouse ID Passwords
• Banner/Warehouse Usage Rules
• Further Assistance

Obtaining Access

Banner Access

Information Resource Management (IRM) requires signature authorization from your Dean, Director, or Department Head in order to process all access requests. In addition, the Dean, Director, or Department Head may delegate that authorization. In order to keep an up-to-date record for each department, IRM has implemented a new signature database that will enable us to make changes in signature authorization without requiring all new signatures each time a change is made. IRM will require first time signatures in order to get the data entered correctly. To obtain signature authorization, go to the Signature Authorization Form.

If your Dean, Director, or Department Head already has signature authorization, you can request access to the area of Banner you need:

• For access to Finance, HR, Student, Accounts Receivable, Financial Aid: Use the Online Banner Access Forms (http://hokiespa.vt.edu/pls/bprod/vtirm.irm_forms_main.entry)
• For access to Alumni/Development, contact 4Help by using the Help Request Form (http://4help.vt.edu) or by calling (540) 231-HELP (4357). using the Help Request Form.

Once these forms are submitted and processed, refer to the Banner Access page for information on accessing the Banner systems.

Data Warehouse Access

To gain access to the Data Warehouse, see Data Warehousing's Requesting Training and Access page.

Banner/Warehouse ID Passwords

Every Banner/Warehouse ID has a password associated with it. Your password ensures that no one other than you accesses the network using your ID. Because your Banner/Warehouse ID grants you access to sensitive data, you should take care not to allow anyone else to know your password. For tips on creating a new password, please see Choosing Good Passwords (http://computing.vt.edu/accounts_and_access/pickinggoodpasswords.html).

If you forget your Banner password, contact 4Help at (540) 231-HELP (4357) and the operator will reset your password. You will be required to give personal information for verification and security purposes.

Changing Your Banner/Warehouse ID Password

It is recommended that you change your Banner/Warehouse ID password (http://hokiespa.vt.edu/pls/bprod/irm_password_change.main_menu) often to increase the security of your account. To do so, go to the IRM Websystem - IRM Password Change Application.

Banner/Warehouse Usage Rules

Certain information in the Banner and Data Warehouse systems is sensitive and should be considered private. You are responsible for protecting your access privileges to these systems. If you violate any of the following rules, you may be subject to disciplinary and legal action. Inactive sessions will be automatically terminated.

• Never leave a logged in session unattended: either logout or lock your computer if you must leave your work area.
• Read and follow the Acceptable Use Guidelines (http://www.vt.edu/administration/policies/acceptableuse.html).
• Never share information obtained from the Banner or Data Warehouse systems outside the workplace or use it for any purpose that is not related to assigned job responsibilities.

Further Assistance

If you need assistance, contact 4Help by using the Help Request Form (http://4help.vt.edu) or by calling (540) 231-HELP (4357).