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Internet Connection
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Currently, NDS is providing a very high-speed connection to Internet via
fiber/ATM OC3 link through ICN (www.illinois.net).
A backup Internet connection is provided with two T-1 line (3 MPbs) to
Internet via Verio (www.verio.net).
NDS provide security to NEIU network by using firewall device and
protection against viruses via email by using Norton Anti Virus gateway.
NDS monitors Internet connection links by using standard monitoring soft
wares to provide best service to our user community.
NDS uses private IP addresses for all internal devices to increase
protection for NEIU network.
All public servers are located in well-protected zone (DMZ) in which we have
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NEIU WEB servers |
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NEIU Mail servers |
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NDS servers |
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List servers |
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Modem Access 2 |
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Network Printers
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NEIU is using Network and stand-alone printers.
Within Network Printers there are two basic types of Printers:
IP base Printers and IPX/IP base printers.
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UNIX PRINTERS |
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NOVELL PRINTER |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 |
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Servers
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File Servers
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Unix |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 |
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NOVELL |
Network Operating Systems
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Novell 5x & 6x |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 |
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Digital Unix 4.0F |
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HP-UX 11 |
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LINUX Red Hat 7x |
Network Assistant Software
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Sniffer Pro |
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Cisco Works |
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Openview |
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Snort |
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Xylan Omni Vision Monitoring Software for Switches |
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SNMP ENABLES Software for NOVELL, NT, UNIX & Network Devices |
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UPS Monitoring Software |
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Disk Storage and Backup
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Most file servers contain Disk internal with RAID-5 configuration.
Following is close approximation of storage per Operating system:
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UNIX Files servers 160 GB |
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NT File servers 60 GB |
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Novell File Servers 200 GB |
There are many Novell Volumes and Unix File systems and NT Disks including
DATABASES which are backup on regular basis.
Backup Devices 10
Ten Backup Devices are used to backup user, dept, web, e-mail databases and other info.
Maintaining a one-year backup cycle of all data stored on Network backup devices
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Daily Backup |
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Weekly Backup |
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Monthly Backup |
NDS also provide recovery services to user community.
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Telecommunications & Help Desk
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NDS receives a heavy load of call from HELPDESK and provide guidance
and assistance to Helpdesk on regular basis. These range from simple password
change to complicated nature.
NDS also works closely with AIS,Academic Computing and other departments
to provide them assistance for their projects and daily work.
NDS provides connection to:
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Three remote campuses via T-1. |
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Internet connectivity via T-1 Line. |
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Connectivity for Library |
This connectivity is done by using following connectivity devices. And
maintaining OS and configuration.
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INTERNET ROUTER CISCO 3620 |
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INTERNAL ROUTER CISCO 7500 |
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REMOTE CAMPUS ROUTER 2500 |
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CSU/DSU |
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Applications
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There are more than 50 application and software that runs on NDS servers
for which NDS provide support.
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Operating Systems
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Network environment becomes complicated when campus runs following operating
systems on different manufacturer of PCs. We have to provide Network drivers
and maintain all these PCs on the Network
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WINDOWS 98 |
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WINDOWS 2000 |
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WINDOWS XP |
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MACs |
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Infrastructure
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NDS maintains Fiber plant, which runs between the building for main campus.
NDS provides connections to all devices/computers and terminal using CAT5
and CAT5-Enhanaced connections.
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Fiber Multi Mode and Single Mode Connected Buildings |
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Copper CAT5 Cabling to Main campus & remote campus |
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Switches in the Buildings |
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Approx. number of ports |
3,000 |
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User Network Drives
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The purpose of network storage space is for data files (word processing documents,
spreadsheets, etc) which must be backed up or may have to be shared with others.
Please do not attempt to install applications on these drives as they may be erased
by network maintenance routine.
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