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Division of IT: Server and Administration Services
System Administration
The Division of Information Technology provides system administration, hardware technical assistance and monitoring for servers. Central information technology resources at MU offer high-quality services that leverage a shared environment. Some of the benefits include:
- Eliminates the need for departmentally owned server infrastructure.
- Lowers the total cost of ownership.
- Provides resources that some departments may not be able to individually afford.
- Decreases the redundancy of equipment on campus and more efficiently uses resources.
- Increases time and resources departmental information technology professionals can devote to user support issues.
- Decreases the number of points of failure.
- Implements industry best practices.
- Eliminates the need for server-related training for departmental IT professionals.
The Division of IT also provides around-the-clock monitoring 365 days a year, a physically secure environment, timely hardware upgrades, backup/restoration services, and backup power.
Fees
| Departmental server administration |
N/A |
$225/machine/month |
| Secure server housing and maintenance |
| Physical space |
Space fees subsidized for MU departments |
No charge |
| KVM Switch |
Annual fee for switch |
$75/switch/year
(one switch per port) |
Obtaining Service
Contact the IT professional for your department. Users without an IT pro can contact the Division of IT at (573)882-5000; a Division representative will arrange a needs assessment and develop a contract.
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