System and Network Management Branch Directorate


System and Network Management Branch Directorate

The System and Network Management Branch Directorate is the technical unit responsible for managing, developing, and maintaining the university’s entire system, server, e-mail, security, network, and internet infrastructure. The duties are grouped under System Management and Network Management headings below.

Focus
System & Network
Scope
Infrastructure
Approach
Continuous

System Management

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Server & Database Management

Installation, management, and continuity of system servers and databases.

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Backup Systems

Establishment of backup infrastructure and management of backup operations.

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Authentication & Policies

Implementation of user authentication mechanisms and defined security policies.

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Firewall Management

Implementation of firewall policies and ensuring system security.

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Intrusion Detection & Prevention

Management of IDS/IPS systems and protection against cyber attacks.

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E-mail Systems

Management of e-mail infrastructure, gateways, spam filtering, and antivirus systems.

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E-mail Accounts & Lists

Creation and management of user e-mail accounts, groups, and distribution lists.

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Web Hosting & FTP

Providing web hosting services to units and managing FTP accounts.

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Domain Name (DNS) Management

Creation and management of domain names and DNS records.

Network Management

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Network Infrastructure Planning

Planning and deployment of wired and wireless campus network topology.

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Active & Passive Devices

Selection, installation, and integration of network devices with new services.

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Centralized Network Management

Establishment of centralized network management infrastructure and software updates.

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Traffic & Performance Monitoring

Monitoring, analysis, and reporting of internet traffic and performance.

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Unit Network Connections

Providing network and internet connectivity for new and existing units.

Business Continuity

Ensuring uninterrupted network access and responding to network failures.

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IP & VLAN Management

IP address planning and VLAN configuration management.

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Training & Documentation

Providing periodic training and preparing documentation for users and staff.

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Emerging Technologies

Researching new network technologies and integrating them into the infrastructure.

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Where is the Directorate?
Boğaziçi University Kandilli Campus
Kandilli Neighborhood, Rasathane St. No:104 Floor:1, 34684 Üsküdar / Istanbul