Information/Background:

The University at Albany communications network is a community resource and a foundation of the campus information technology infrastructure. The purpose of the network is to enable open, yet secure, transmission of information among its users and to the world beyond via the Internet.

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• create linkage with, and support, the University's Responsible Use of Information Technology and Information Security Policies.

Policy Statement:

The University provides an integrated, robust, secure and reliable network infrastructure, consistent with available resources, to all authorized members of the campus community. Standards for physical network architecture and infrastructure development (network wiring, equipment, etc.) shall be developed and maintained, and shall have status equivalent to "building code." Additions and/or modifications to the network infrastructure, both wired and wireless, shall conform to these standards and are made by authorized staff only. Access to and modifications (installations, repair, and maintenance) of equipment in communications rooms are strictly limited to authorized personnel only.

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Users shall utilize the network in support of their individual teaching, learning, and research goals, and job responsibilities.

Responsibility and Authority:

The responsibility and authority for the implementation of this policy, including the development, promulgation and implementation of the aforementioned standards and guidelines is vested in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Office of the CIO shall also be responsible for the allocation and maintenance of the University's class B 169.226 domain. This may be delegated.

All users and organizational units of the University and its affiliated organizations are responsible for compliance with this policy, and its applicable standards, guidelines and procedures. See also the Responsible Use of Information Technology Policy .

Rationale:

The University's mission is served by ensuring a stable, secure and robust network infrastructure. In order to provide consistent, stable and secure network services to all users, the University needs to have appropriate controls over the allocation of network resources. It also needs to protect the physical assets of the network infrastructure.Units wishing to modify network access in their area may do so under the auspices of the Office of the CIO and the Office of Network Services to ensure conformity with standards.

Companion Documents:
Standards for Connecting Devices to the University Network
Standards for Connecting and Administering Servers to the University Network
Infrastructure and Design Standards
Network Equipment Standards
Class B Domain Space Standards
Wireless Standards

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