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The primary mission of the
OIT Network Systems group
is to ensure the
correct and efficient operation of the campus internet.
The campus internet is the combination of several major components
including the campus-wide Ethernet, remote access, and
connectivity to the Internet.
The Network Systems Group monitors
the operation of these components, assists in diagnosing
problems, provides network address assignment, evaluates new
networking products, and develops future network designs.
The group's goals for FY10 are:
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Investigate ways to increase the value of the campus communication infrastructures
and associated applications in addressing the needs of the campus and reducing costs.
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Work closely with departments such as Dining Services, Facilities,
and Public Safety on the deployment of new network-based applications and telecommunication services.
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Participate in the communications infrastructure planning for new buildings.
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Develop, test, and improve the Emergency Readiness plans and facilities of
the campus telecommunication and network infrastructures.
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Implement increased security measures for both the network infrastructure and network servers.
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Promote the wider use, through education of the campus community,
of available telecommunication services such as Automatic Call Distribution (ACD),
video and voice conference services, voicemail to e-mail (EVM), and telephone features.
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Continue the process of improving cellular telephone access on the
campus and the integration of business and personal cellular telephones
into a campus communication plan.
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Support the development, deployment, and use of high-speed network
applications with specific focus on Internet2, ESnet, and Computer Science.
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Pilot the latest wireless network technologies including 802.11n and WPA2.
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Evaluate the deployment of additional wireless networking infrastructure
to support specific locations such as outdoor areas.
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Complete the process of upgrading building-to-core links to 1 Gbs,
replacing obsolete closet network electronics, support additional
10 Gbs links, and complete the upgrading of academic and administrative desktops to 100 Mbs.
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Look for additional methods of detecting and documenting systems that
have been compromised or infected.
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Pilot, evaluate, and integrate new voice technologies such as
Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
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Reduce problem determination time by improved monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
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Evaluate technologies that could provide improved network access
to off-campus buildings such as 1 Palmer Square and Palmer House.
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Increase the group's expertise in technologies in new network
technologies such as 802.11n wireless, SIP/VoIP, firewalls, and network management.
Staff members include:
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Peter A. Olenick,
Manager
polenick@princeton.edu
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Jeff Fitzwater
jfitz@princeton.edu
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Bob Haines
bhaines@princeton.edu
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Danny Mola
djmola@princeton.edu
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Irwin Tillman
irwin@princeton.edu
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