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Telecommunication Services is responsible for all aspects of telecommunication at Samford University, including setting up long-distance calling, billing, adding call-waiting, producing the telephone
Computer and Telecommunication Services handle all aspects of telecommunication for the university, including production of a campus directory, local directory listings, coin-operated public telephone service, installation and maintenance of university facilities, local, long distance, and incoming WATS service. Any questions or request for service should be directed to this office.
The mission of Computer & Telecommunication Services is
to nurture the Samford University community, providing computer, data, and voice network utilities, and associated training, development, and support providing collection
Internet AccessThe Samford University connection to the Internet is provided through the Alabama Research and Education Network (AREN), which operates under the Alabama Supercomputer Authority, funded by the State of Alabama and fees from subscribers. The connection is
The Samford University Network,SAMNET is primarily an Ethernet network, and the primary protocol used is Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol of the Internet. Most network addresses of individual or server computer
WebctWeb Course Tools (WebCT) is a flexible, user-friendly, software application for online course development and management; Instructors can create entire online courses or simply publish materials that supplement existing courses. WebCT requires minimal tec
Web ServerThe Samford University Web server operates on an AIX computer and uses Netscape server software for its various functions. A Web browser client program is required on desktop computers to access this server, the same client as would be used to access prac
Administrative SystemsThe primary administrative systems of the University use software provided by Systems and Computer Technology (SCT). The applications operate on a IBM RISC/6000 7026 H70 server. The components include ZSS, ADS, FRS, SIS, and HRS systems. Service is access
Network File And Print ServicesNetwork File and Print Services are provided using Novell Intranetware software operating on Compaq servers located in Computer and Telecommunication Services. Desktop computers using these file and print services use a Novell client program. A considerab