Social Sciences Computing
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Social Sciences Computing offers these
services:
Desktop Support
SSC technicians setup PCs including
network connections, e-mail and
desktop applications. Techs
troubleshoot and repair hardware and
software problems. Help Desk staff
show clients how to start using
applications and are available to answer questions about software.
Server Administration
SSC administrators manage domain
accounts, file shares and network
printers. Administrators update
systems with the latest security patches
and closely monitor system security.
Admins troubleshoot and repair server
hardware and software problems. They
also run daily system backups.
Web Hosting
SSC hosts web-sites for departments,
research centers and individuals. SSC
can produce reports with statistics and
charts about web-site visitors. SSC
servers have SSL certificates when
security is required. SSC staff can also
setup password protected web-sites.
Mailing Lists
SSC administers a mailing list server.
Social Science departments and research centers can request new lists.
This server runs closed and moderated lists only.
Linux Cluster Administration
SSC administers Linux clusters purchased with grant funds.
SSC trouble shoots equipment problems and work with vendors to keep clusters operational.
Disk Space for Research Projects
SSC administers disk space for
research projects. Projects must
purchase disks and tapes for backup
while SSC sets up the disks and
performs daily backup. A hardware
firewall protects the server on which
the research disks reside.
Disk Space for Graduate Students
SSC makes server disk space available
to graduate students in Social Science
Departments. Graduate students can
access this space from on and off
campus.
Computer Labs
SSC manages computer labs for Social
Science departments and centers.
Technicians install hardware and
software in labs. Techs troubleshoot
and repair problems in the lab as well
as audit the labs weekly for problems.
SSC recommends to departments and
centers what machines to purchase for
computer labs.
Training Seminars
SSC gives annual orientation seminars
to new graduate students and faculty.
Throughout the year, SSC presents
workshops on statistical software, data
security, remote computing and
e-mail. SSC also gives seminars on
topics requested by clients.
Equipment Recommendations
SSC recommends hardware and
software to purchase. SSC creates
specifications and obtains cost
quotations from vendors. SSC
coordinates with business offices to
make purchases. After delivery,
technicians install the new equipment.
Statistical Processing
One of SSC’s Linux servers is dedicated
for statistical processing. SAS and
Stata are available on the server. Linux
has the ability to run programs
unattached, so clients can disconnect
while jobs are running. Anyone
affiliated with a Social Science
department or center is eligible for an
account.
Statistical Computing Group
Statistical Computing Group (SCG)
performs programming and data
analysis for grant-funded projects.
SCG programmers answer questions
about quantitative analysis software.
Last modified: Thursday, 06-Jul-2006 09:50:37 EDT
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