Technical Section
- deals with specialist grants
- runs six units: Servers, Network Administration, Novell and E-Mail, Telecommunications, Software, Cameras and Access
Unit - Servers
operates the University's central servers
monitors the operations of individual servers managed by the CIT
provides systems support to programmers in proposing and implementing applications
ensures the operability of its servers and user access
is responsible for information security on servers
installs software on servers
provides central data backup storage on systems
provides central data backup storage on the basis of requests by other sections of the CIT and other components of the University
Unit - Network Administration
- participates in the formation of a developmental conception for the University computer network and the network of the City of Ostrava
- coordinates the construction of the computer network
- provides services for optic and metallic lines and microwave connections
- works with other Czech universities on the construction of academic computer networks
- administers the backbone computer network of the University
- runs administrative network servers and essential services for the operation of the University computer network
- under the methodological supervision of the security manager, implements measures necessary for improvements to network security
- monitors network traffic
- provides computer network consultation services
- participates in the implementation of computer network projects; provides administration, security and access to CIT technical premises in University buildings
Unit - Novell and E-Mail
- administers Novell servers
- organizes Novell account allocation to students and staff
- administers GroupWise servers
- allocates and manages GroupWise accounts
- carries out further development of GroupWise services
- provides electronic signatures
- provides Zen Works in University teaching rooms
- administers LDAP server
- administers web server for staff and students
- administers central University postal system, antispam and antivirus services
- administers University student postal system
Unit - Telecommunications
- participates in the implementation of telecommunication network projects at the University
- provides 24-hour telecommunications, administers switchboards and telephone lines
- runs telephone services - PIN, VoiceWave etc.
- implements IP telephone technology in the University networks
- updates and prints the University telephone directory
- runs the telephone charging system
Unit - Software
- administers the SoftScan software record system
- orders and distributes central software
- audits records and use of software
Unit - Cameras and Access
- administers access system
- defines individual access rights
- runs the camera system
- stores backup files and provides system information search services