Ethernet and Server Policies
- Only Campus or College Staff IT Staff are allowed to connect ports or servers directly to the college network. (Note:you can connect a printer to your own PC without their assistance. You should not connect it directly to the network by yourself.) Plugging non-server workstations into existing active ports is allowed--e.g. connecting a laptop or a computer on a cart in a classroom.
- IT Staff must be notified before any permanent or semi-permanent computer is installed on the network.
- No one is allowed to connect an Ethernet Hub to the Network! This will cause serious problems for the quality of service required by the new phone system that will be installed later this year.
- No Routers may be connected to the network! They can cause the entire network to crash.
- All Servers (Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Unix) must be under the control of the Campus or College Staff IT Manager or TSS. No other individuals or groups can install or operate a server and connect to the network. Otherwise, we cannot be sure that all the appropriate updates and protections are installed. These servers, if the software is not maintained correctly, represent serious holes in our network security that can make us vulnerable to virus and other attacks. If you need to create a network server, you can work with the appropriate technical staff to make sure your requirements are met and network security is maintained.
- Computers, Routers and Firewalls in server and related classes should not be connected directly to the college network.
- All server operating system software must be kept up to date with all patches and current virus protection.
- All Servers (NT, 2000, Unix, Linux) and Domains must be accessible by NVADM/Domain Admins or at least by senior TSS server staff.
- Only the Campus or College Staff IT Managers may connect a Cisco 3524 or 3548 switch to the network. They must check with TSS before making any of these connections.
Any questions or assistance in implementing these rules should be directed to the Campus/College Staff IT Staff.