Servers & File Storage
A server is a computer that handles requests for data, e-mail, file transfers, and other network services from other computers. OIT hosts and supports many servers for UNLV.
Student File Storage & Servers
Once students activate a computing account, several services are available via student servers.
File storage
Access files from home, school, and anywhere Internet access is available. Students have 100 Megabytes of network storage space accessible via a the campus computer lab workstations or via the web at http://complabs.nevada.edu. Learn more about student file storage.
Print services
Students can use the computing account to print in labs without setting up a printer. An auditing service ensures print balances are accurately maintained.
Web services
Students can post personal web pages in a directory called public_html. The web page can be accessed at http://complabs.nevada.edu/~username
Faculty & Staff Servers
Faculty and staff can use network storage on our Novell Netware system, also called the "Cluster." It offers:
Personal File Storage
1 Gigabyte of network storage accessible via a Netware client installed on your workstation or via the web at http://files.nevada.edu
Group File Storage
5 Gigabytes of network storage for group sharing. In addition to network file storage fixed to a single user, we also offer group accounts where any number of users may be a member of to share documents.
Network storage tape backup
As a convenience, OIT provides a complimentary network storage back up of all our user and group folders to a tape medium. Restoration of deleted or overwritten files are available upon request. File restoration from tape is limited to 30 days, after 30 days the tape archives are overwritten.
Department Windows Server Hosting
OIT hosts services for select Microsoft Windows gile, web, and application servers in its secure data center. We provide secure Windows server administration and hardware monitoring, in addition to file and system backup options. For more information on server hosting, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Enterprise Server & Application Hosting
The Systems group within OIT provides hosting and administration services for on-campus enterprise servers and applications in a highly-available, secure and redundant environment. Comprehensive enterprise systems and database administration services are provided for enterprise-level applications running on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X Server, Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux.
For more information on the acquisition and hosting of enterprise servers and applications, please contact Russell Gelinas, Systems Manager.
Purchase a server
Before purchasing a server for UNLV, please contact IT Help Desk. Your request will go to the Systems Group, a small team of professionals who will help you work through server issues such as physical security, network security, uptime, performance, client access, and support for servers.
