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A31 Cupola — erstellt von Lothar Lindenhan — zuletzt verändert: 21.01.2010 17:21

The IT-Services group maintains a dedicated computer in the cupola which is directly connected to the overhead beamer. Presentations can be up-loaded from personal computers onto this computer using the local area network (LAN). Please note, that the IT-Services group in not responsible for the beamer itself or the Medienwand. In case of problems with these consult either Mr. Hauke or Mr. Lindenhan.

Application Software Provisioning — erstellt von Karsten Kramer — zuletzt verändert: 28.08.2009 13:02

This service covers the management of application servers for IBM AIX, Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems as well as the provision of centrally administered commercial and public domain software for those platforms. Applications available on application servers can be accessed independently from the operating system at the scientists desk via the local data network.

Backup & Archiving — erstellt von Joachim Glauer — zuletzt verändert: 14.12.2009 15:51

This service provides a central backup and restore facility for all servers and personal computers of the institute, a tape archive pool for data which need to be stored for longer periods of time and policies for disaster recovery. The service is currently based on the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Software (TSM), an IBM 3494 tape library with 16 x IBM E05/06 tape drives and a total of 2000 cartridge slots. About 1000 tapes are currently available. Uncompressed capacity of one cartridge is one terabyte, thus current gross capacity of the library is about one petabyte which could be easily extended to over two petabyte if required.

Database Management — erstellt von Joachim Glauer — zuletzt verändert: 28.08.2009 13:03

Management of the central database software of the institute which provides access to miscellaneous scientific databases [Meteorology, Hydrology, Phenology, et al.]. The service is based on ORACLE database management software and dedicated database servers. Please note, that strategic and conceptual development of scientific data organization for the institute falls under the responsibility of research domain IV.

E-mail Infrastructure — erstellt von Roger Grzondziel — zuletzt verändert: 28.08.2009 13:02

This service covers the exchange, distribution and backup of all e-mail send to and received by the institute, the management of mailboxes on an dedicated server (IMAP/POP), a web-mail interface which provides access to e-mail from anywhere on the Internet, SPAM control and support for e-mail client configurations. The service is based on several open source software packages.

Filesystems Storage — erstellt von Karsten Kramer — zuletzt verändert: 18.01.2010 11:19

In addition to persistent storage capacity available on local disks, the IT-Service group provides central storage capacity which can be used remotely over the local area network (LAN). This service represents the management and provisioning of about 350 terabyte net capacity of on-line storage for scientific data. This includes installation, control and repair of disks, filesystems, directories and files as well as performance tuning of parallel filesystems.

IT Security — erstellt von Karsten Kramer — zuletzt verändert: 18.01.2010 11:23

Organization of centralized virus protection schemes. Interception of attacks carried out over the Internet. Prevention of resources misuse.

High Performance Computing — erstellt von Ciaron Linstead — zuletzt verändert: 10.05.2010 16:19

Selection, purchase, installation and operation of high performance computers for numerically intensive scientific applications. This service is currently based on an IBM iDataPlex cluster computer, operational since May 2009. The cluster computer is composed of 2.560 CPU of type Intel Harpertown, 10 terabyte of random access memory, a Voltaire infiniband network and a parallel filesystem with a net capacity of 300 terabytes.

Personal Computer Support — erstellt von Dietmar Gibietz-Rheinbay — zuletzt verändert: 28.08.2009 13:02

This service ranges from the development of standard configurations for personal computers and laptops, over the initial set-up and roll-out of all newly purchased computers to personalized problem management throughout the life cycle of a PC, covering a wide range of hard- and software. About 350 personal computers are currently under management.

Printing, Plotting and Document Scanning — erstellt von Roger Grzondziel — zuletzt verändert: 13.01.2010 11:08

This service includes the installation and maintenance of all central and departmental printing devices as well as the management of a centralized print queue system. The service is currently based on the open source software CUPS, running on a dedicated server, about 25 departmental printers (color or black-white) and one A0 plotting device.