Mission
The staff in the Network Systems group enhances and maintains the hardware and software systems that provide network connectivity and network-based services to the University of Virginia. The UVa Network is maintained by Network Systems in cooperation with the Network Operations group. Netsys also manages the servers and software that support electronic mail, news, directory services, DNS/DHCP, and videoconferencing. The group also develops standards for network configuration.
With Network Operations, the Network Systems group monitors, maintains and enhances the network routing and switching infrastructure that connects buildings at the University to central services and the Internet. The ITC Operations staff in Carruthers Hall provides 24x7 monitoring for critical systems and contacts Network Systems and/or Network Operations staff when problems occur.
Network Systems staff work closely with departments to deploy major new services over the networks. Efforts include the School of Continuing and Professional Studies' delivery of classes via NetWorkVirginia and medical center projects in telemedicine.
