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July 31, 2009
Profiler
After much todo, we have at last implemented our NAC Profiler.
This tool allows us to create "profiles" to identify specific devices on our network. For devices like printers, we can setup default "allow" configurations so that printers can be added to network segments without additional security configuration.
We are also continuing to upgrade and refine our security technologies. This is a great interest area for me, and as I delve into it, I find that the topic is nearly bottomless. I intend to get some training in the upcoming months to help me further refine my knowledge and be able to provide more advanced services to the campus.
Other programming projects are making progress, which is good as I gear up to design some significant upgrades to the WOUPortal application. I hope to finish 2 major upgrades and complete a project for the Health Center before Fall Term starts anew.
Posted by ellism at 12:23 PM | Comments (0)
July 21, 2009
July
This month I've been working on:
Everbridge (3n Emergency Notification) integration with the Portal.
Preparations for the conversion of AllFacStaff email to allow filtering. I hope to go live with this system next week, but we'll see.
We've implemented some VoIP technology in our department lately. It is very interesting and we are just learning the basics at this point. New areas on campus are very likely to only get VoIP phones from now on.
I have 4 programs that need upgrades before Fall Term: Timesheet, Dining's Nutrition page, the Campus Wellness Challenge (CWC) and (of course) the WOU Portal. Each of these programs comes with a unique background and current set of complication. My goal is to make each easier to use and more fully integrated into the campus environment.
I've also been experimenting with Linux, and hope to get Oracle installed on at least one flavor of Linux/UNIX to do some testing.
Posted by ellism at 12:45 PM | Comments (0)
July 13, 2009
WOU Account Lifecycle
This Blog is intended to clarify WOU's Account Lifecycle policy. Please find the appropriate group below for details. As this policy has been in place for some time, this blog is only intended to help provide a clear explanation.
WOU Alumni: (Students who have graduated from WOU)
Network Login & Drives: Deleted after 2 years (from graduation)
Email: Deleted after 5 years of inactivity
In essence, WOU graduates can have their email account forever -- but only so long as they continue to use it.
WOU Withdrawn Students: (Accepted students who left the University without graduating)
Network Login & Drives: Deleted after 2 years (from last class)
Email: Deleted after 2 years (from last class)
WOU Staff & Non-Emeritus Faculty:
Network Login & Drives: Disabled immediately
Email: Disabled immediately
WOU Emeritus Faculty: (Tenured faculty who have retired)
Network Login & Drives: Disabled (unless needed for WOU teaching/interaction)
Email: Deleted after 3 years of inactivity
Any account that is displaying suspicious activity (including risks to security, privacy, etc...) may be disabled immediately.
Posted by ellism at 10:10 AM | Comments (0)