DCSMT Meeting Minutes - February 1, 2002

February 1, 2002

Members
Troy Bacon (AVP Finance and Business Affairs and Controller), Craig Berry (School of Visual Arts), Ginger Boone (University Union), Allen Bradley (Computing Center), Bill Buntain (Computing Center), Sandy Burke (Computing Center), Tim Christian (College of Arts and Sciences), Chu Chuah (School of Community Service), Wil Clark (UNT System Center @ Dallas), Jim Curry (Microcomputer Maintenance/Classroom Support Services), Cyndie Harris (Physical Plant), Mike Hatch (College of Business Administration), Pamiela Hight (Libraries), Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner (Student Computing Committee, Computing Center), Paul Hons (College of Education), Abraham John (VP Student Development), Kirk Kelly (Housing), Brenda Kirk (Computing Center), Maurice Leatherbury (Chair, Sr. Director of Academic Computing and Asst. to the AVP Computing and Communications Services), Mike Maner (Computing Center), Gary Mathews (School of Library and Information Science), Ramu Muthiah (School of Community Service), Dallas Newell (Registrar's Office), Bruce Pollock (ABN LAN Mgmt), Chris Strauss (Computing Center), Mike Wright (Computing Center), Roy Zumwalt (Texas Academy of Math and Science)

Members Present
Troy Bacon (AVP Finance and Business Affairs and Controller), Craig Berry (School of Visual Art), Ginger Boone (University Union), Allen Bradley (Computing Center), Bill Buntain (Computing Center), Tim Christian (College of Arts and Sciences), Wil Clark (UNT System Center @ Dallas), Cindy Harris (Physical Plant), Mike Hatch (College of Business Administration), Pamiela Hight (Libraries), Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner (Student Computing Committee, Computing Center), Paul Hons (College of Education), Abraham John (VP Student Development), Brenda Kirk (Computing Center), Maurice Leatherbury (Chair, Sr. Director of Academic Computing and Asst. to the AVP Computing and Communications Services), Dallas Newell (Registrar's Office), Chris Strauss (Computing Center), Mike Wright (Computing Center)

Guests
Shawn Adams (Housing), Rich Anderson (Computing Center), Chris Brooks (Computing Center), Travis Brown (Computing Center), Chris Cofer (Computing Center), Cliff Cozzolino (Computing Center), Matt Duncan (College of Arts and Sciences), Pat Evans (Computing Center), Jason Gutierrez (Computing Center), Richard Harris (Computing Center), Lee Haughton (Physical Plant), Ben Howard (Housing), Jason Myre (Computing Center), Charlotte Russell (Computing Center), John Stanfield (UNT System Center @ Dallas), Mike Williams (Computing Center), Scott Windham (Computing Center), David Wright (College of Education)

Minutes
Minutes from January 18, 2002 were approved.

Subcommittee Reports

Office XP Study Committee
Mike Williams reported that compatibility testing is running smoothly and that no problems have been experienced.

Student Computing Committee
Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner reported that the Student Computing Committee reconvened to discuss the Students in the Tree and ZenWorks.

Mac OS X Support Group
Jason Gutierrez announced that the Mac OS X Support Group met before Christmas break. Mac OS X is currently being supported by the Helpdesk, the ABN support group and a few others. Native OS X apps include Adobe Illustrator X and Virex7 (see Jason for a list of other native OS X apps). An on-line discussion group and a list-serve have been created, and, the group is moving towards using E-Directory. No printing problems have occurred. Anyone interested in an account should send e-mail to Jason.

McAfee License Renewal Options
Mike Williams announced that consideration is being made to renew McAfee licensing, but he will also review other products. Mike will contact vendors but open to recommendations for other products. Send recommendations to Mike.

System Outage Reporting
Sandy Burke announced that a request has been made from the Information Resources Council to provide a bulletin board that will announce information about system outages. The Remedy System, with slight modifications in structure and data input, can provide the type of sanitized information that is being requested. Remedy tickets that announce campus-wide outages, planned outages, and resolved tickets will be viewable.

Second-Level Linux (etc.) Support
Allen Bradley announced that the Campus-Wide Networks team plans to provide second-level support and training for various Unix flavors. The training will be geared towards network managers and system administrators who need support. The first training session is scheduled for February 21, 2002 ( RSVP to Travis Brown). Maurice announced that a sub-committee will be formed to discuss support issues. DCSMT members should let Maurice know if they would like to serve on the study committee.

Wireless Connectivity and Security
Bill Buntain announced that data communications team is developing a strategy for supporting wireless connectivity for areas/functions that include classrooms, public areas, meetings, laptop notebooks, for staff who require mobility, and visitors. The strategy is intended to minimize the work required to grant user access and client software distribution; enabling any 802.11b end-user device; enabling higher security in areas desired; and to identify a robust platform for central support. Data Communications will be evaluating several components that will be required to run the system. Contact Rory Rivoire for more information about hardware.

Adding Devices to UNT-NET
Bill announced that the Communications Planning Group is drafting a new policy that addresses the addition of devices and services that cause security holes and degrade performance on UNT-NET. The draft includes a list of approved devices that will not require individual approval, also includes a list devices that may have stipulated limitations and/or configuration requirements. Devices that are not on the list will require a written request for approval that will be reviewed by Network and Communications Services. The policy draft will be passed to the Information Resources Council at the next meeting.

Old Business
None.

New Business

None.

Status Reports
Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner announced that the new Student Computing Planning Group needs representation from all departments. The group is welcoming members from all areas of campus.

Mike Hatch announced that he's been experiencing problems with ZenWorks 3.2.

Mike Wright announced that a new eighteen month Adobe contract went into effect today. Network managers should use the new spreadsheet to submit orders.

Jason Myre reported that six domains were migrated to GW 6.

Brenda Kirk announced that the software volume has run out of space. A new server has arrived and will be brought on line in a few weeks.

Maurice announced that the Alliance for Higher Education will no longer manage the gigapop. Support may be worked out through members. UT Dallas may assume management responsibilities.

The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.