Replaced by Connecting Network Equipment Procedures
Table of Contents
1. Purpose and Background
2. Procedures
a) ITS-Managed Wired and Wireless Network
b) HIT-Managed Wired and Wireless Networks
c) UVA-Wise Wired and Wireless Networks
3. Definitions
4. Related Links
5. Exceptions
1. Purpose and Background
In order to assure the highest level of service to the users of the University’s networks, it is critical to preserve their manageability, robustness, and security. Unauthorized networking connections can disrupt normal network operations through interference or misconfiguration and can provide unauthorized access to the University network.
In order to maintain the integrity and availability of the University’s information technology resources, only Information Technology Services (ITS), Health Information and Technology (HIT), or their authorized designees may provide for external physical connections to the University’s network (e.g., connections to an external Internet service provider) as stated in the IRM-002 Acceptable Use of the University’s Information Technology Resources.
2. Procedures
ITS-Managed Wired and Wireless Networks
Departments wishing to request installation of an external physical connection to the University’s network or designation to install such a connection must fill out a request in the ITS Service Catalog under “Connecting: Consultation Services.” The request must explain the nature of the external connection, the benefit(s) expected from the connection, and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of administrative and technical contacts.
HIT-Managed Wired and Wireless Networks
The procedures governing the acquisition of IT-enabled resources are described by Health System Policy IT-001.
UVA College at Wise Wired and Wireless Networks
To request approval for external physical connections to the network, fill out the Office of Information Technology Helpdesk request form or call 276-376-4509 or email [email protected].
3. Definitions
See the list of definitions for the Acceptable Use, Data Protection, Information Security, and Privacy & Confidentiality policies.
4. Related Links
- Acceptable Use of the University’s Information Technology Resources (IRM-002)
- External Physical Network Connections Standard
5. Exceptions
If you think you need to request an exception to these requirements, please refer to the Exceptions Process.