Server hosting
Chairs, working groups and project groups at the University of Potsdam can use server hosting within the capacity limits of ZIM.
Provision and setup of virtual server capacity is based on standard templates (pre-configured servers).
The user receives an IP address and a DNS name resulting from the name of the virtual machine and the domain part. With this data one has access to the individually configured servers.
The servers are integrated in the central IT infrastructure of ZIM.
Usage information
Configuration
Virtual Windows and Linux (Ubuntu) servers are offered in two different sizes. The configuration can be found in the application below.
If you need further variants please contact ZIM. Together we will find a solution.
Persons to be named
When applying for a virtual machine as part of the server hosting service, the following persons must be named:
- Applicant (project leader / professor). Note: This person must be an employee of the University of Potsdam.
- Technical contact persons - please name 2 responsible persons if possible
Changes of the technical contact
It is necessary to report any change to the administrative responsibility of this virtual machine. It is also mandatory to report annually to ZIM to confirm the retention of the VM. Before the deadline, the technical responsible and the applicant will receive a reminder by e-mail to the e-mail address reported to us.
Operation and responsibility
ZIM does not intervene in the operation of the virtual machine. The registered supervisors are exclusively responsible for the secure operation. The task of the ZIM is to provide the infrastructural requirements as well as their reliability. The technical contact must have the ability to look after the virtual machine on his/her own responsibility.
Once a year you will receive an automatic reminder email to ask if you still need this VM. If this is the case, please contact us. If there is no notification from you, the VM will be switched off for security reasons.
The virtual machine will also be shut down if it poses a threat to the operational security of the infrastructure.