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Here you will find recent activity in the Ausin Computer Operations group. It does not constitute a complete list of projects, but provides a snapshot of short and long term projects.


Marci Coleman
  • Short-run:
    1. IDL 6.4 Upgrade (org wide)
    2. PMH Printer Installation
    3. STSDAS & TABLES Update
    4. Java Issues (BW)
    5. Renewal of Tape Library Contract
  • Long-run:
    1. Graduate Computer Installation
    2. Print Job Spooling Software Evaluation
    3. Migrate all users to newer newest software trees
    4. Create 64-bit science software tree
    5. Copier-based scan-to-email
  • Recently completed:
    1. Observing Class Software Configuration (faculty)
    2. DVD writing tests (faculty)
    3. Laptop Repair (McD)
    4. IRAF/FUSE Assistance (faculty)

Dario Landazuri
  • Short-run:
    1. SK System Relocation Preparation
    2. Modular Backup Script for Individual Systems
    3. KG Data Recovery
    4. EK Compute System Setup
    5. PH Laptop Setup
    6. JS Laptop Setup
  • Long-run:
    1. E&OO server deployment/rebuild
    2. JG/GW Autodesk Vault
    3. WPA configuration on Linux
    4. Copier/Scanner @ E&OO
    5. Debug Administrative Backup System
  • Recently completed:
    1. Surplus item transfers

Cloud Mason
  • Short-run:
    1. DL Data recovery/system rebuild
    2. HET/NOSS TSL language spec and parser
    3. Improve Security of Document System
    4. ZFS Testing
  • Long-run:
    1. HET/NOSS Programming (Target Submission Labguage)
    2. New "astro" Installation
    3. Solaris ZFS and v10 Training
    4. Improve overall system logging and security
  • Recently completed:
    1. Run password security check (org wide)

Chris Wilkinson
  • Short-run:
    1. DL Data Recovery
    2. Provide input on McD Cellular Installation
    3. Initial discussions re: HETDEX Data Flow
  • Long-run:
    1. Locke/Fowlkes/VC fiber infrastructure project
    2. UA9 E&OO gigabit ethernet upgrade
    3. FLI CCD Support for HET Acquisition Upgrade Project
    4. Author 1-3 year computing outlook
    5. Apogee/Alta camera deployment (Locke)
  • Recently completed:
    1. Campus-wide IT Security Risk Assessment (ISORA)
    2. BoV "overflow" Audio-Video Feed to Visitor's Center
    3. Magnetic Media Destruction Compaign
    4. Graduate Computer Order

 






16 April 2005
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