About the Service

Features and Appropriate Use

• On-Premise Web Hosting is not intended for course-related content (syllabus, course files, etc.). Faculty are provided other file storage options and options to provide materials to students: Brightspace, for Individual File Storage or for Research storage.

• ITS provides web hosting only—the website owner is responsible for development, management, and design of the hosted website.  

• Faculty and researchers are strongly  encouraged to consult with Web Services, Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) about their services
  Owners of web sites hosted in On-Premise web hosting should not expect website development, management, or design from OCM 

• Applications, including  CMS applications (such as WordPress, etc.), should not be hosted in these directories

  • If it is necessary to host application,  Research Storage spaces may be more appropriate

• Third party web sites cannot be hosted in these directories.

• Events or conference websites, not sponsored by UAlbany, should not be hosted in these directories and Web Services, Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) should be consulted before creating a website in these spaces to support events, conferences or on-going research projects.

• Access to directories can be requested for specific staff or students, submit an ITS Service Desk ticket.

• All websites must be in compliance with the Responsible Use of Information Technology Policy

• All websites must be in compliance with the Principles of Professionalism, Ethics and Compliance

Lifecycle

• Sites are discontinued based on different criteria.  Please review the On-Premise Web Hosting Options for more information

How to Request

• Submit an ITS Service Desk ticket stating your need to host a website.