[Nov 23, 2009 14:09] Web access to Microsoft Live@edu accounts now works.
The Communications and Systems Division is responsible for providing a broad range of modern computing and communications services ranging from the support of high performance research computing environments to the provision of cable television services and phone systems for students in their dormitory rooms. The primary goal of CSD is to provide existing services in a highly reliable and cost-effective manner while working to develop, test and deploy the next generation of technology services.
To support the exchange of information, Communications and Systems maintains a network of cable (copper and optic fiber), telephone switches, high-speed routers, and other network equipment. The division has recently been involved in a major expansion of the University's fiber optic network infrastructure.
The major services of the division to the University community are:
- Computing Infrastructure
- Network Infrastructure
- Messaging Services
- Research Computing and Communications
- Student Dormitory Network Services
- Voice Services
- Technology Service Development Projects
- The groups of CSD provide consulting and some fee-based services in their respective areas of responsibility.
- CSD also manages network interconnections with local high-speed network providers that provide services to apartments and homes in the Charlottesville area.
Divisional Organization
The CSD Management Group (day-to-day direction and strategic management for the Division) includes:
- Jim Jokl, Director
- Tracy Smith, Associate Director
- Ken Ruggaber, Senior Systems Engineer
- Rick Oliver, Manager, Communication Services Group (voice communication and cable TV services)
- Diane Marcotte, Manager, Enterprise Systems Group (support for the Integrated System, Student System, Mainframe, and other enterprise systems)
- Rick Downs, Manager, Microcomputer Systems Group (support for Microsoft-based servers, Windows 2003 Active Directory, Premium Server and Desktop, Windows Streaming Media)
- John Robertson, Manager, Network Operations Group (support for network cabling and infrastructure)
- Robin Ruggaber, Manager, Network Systems Group (support for networking software and hardware)
- Steve Maupin, Manager, Operations Group monitors network and computing equipment in ITC's machine rooms)
- Hamp Carruth, Manager, Unix Systems Group (support for Unix operating systems)