Home Frequently Asked Questions CSIS Services

 

 

This page answers common questions about the services and technical resources available at CSIS.

Questions

 

 

Q: What technologies are available for student use?

A:
 
Server Software
Web Servers Application Servers Database Servers
Apache Tomcat Servlet/JSP engine MySQL
Internet Information Server ColdFusion MS SQL Server
    Oracle
Programming Languages and Technologies
HTML ASP CFML
Perl PHP C/C++
Java Servlets JSP .NET
Operating Systems
Linux Windows Solaris

 

Q: What servers are available for student use?

A:

 
Server IP Address Connection Options
vulcan.seidenberg.pace.edu 198.105.44.199 SSH
utopia.csis.pace.edu 198.105.44.77 SFTP

 

 

Q: Is there a summary of the services and servers available for student use?

A:

 
Technology vulcan utopia
Operating System Linux Windows
HTML Yes Yes
ASP No Yes
CFML No Yes
Perl Yes No
PHP Yes Yes
C/C++ Yes No
Java Servlet Yes No
JSP Yes No
.NET No No
Apache Yes No
Tomcat Yes Yes
MySQL Yes Yes
Internet Information Server No Yes
ColdFusion No Yes
MS SQL Server No No
Oracle Yes No

 

Q: How can I gain access to these resources?

 

A: There are two ways to gain access to these resources.
 
  • Your instructor has requested accounts for your class. In this case, your instructor will provide you with the necessary details.
  • A faculty advisor makes a special request on your behalf. Faculty advisors can make special requests at this website.

 

Q: How long will my account be available?

 

A: Your account will remain active until six weeks after the completion of your class.

 

Q: Are my files backed up?

 

A: CSIS does not backup student files. Users are responsible for backing up files and data

 

Q: What is the appropriate use policy that applies to these resources?

 

A:

When using CSIS servers, users tacitly agree to the following:

 

  • Appropriate Use Policy for Information Technology

  • All CSIS resources will be monitored and sessions will be logged.
  • All CSIS services are provided as is.
  • User access to CSIS systems can be revoked at any time.
  • CSIS student systems are development environments and therefore are less stable than other systems with which you are accustomed. In other words, expect and plan for some downtime.
  • Users are responsible for maintaining backups.
  • Accounts on CSIS servers are for Pace University coursework only.
  • CSIS server accounts will be disabled at the end of each semester.

 


If you have any material (questions or answers) that may be useful here, send them to csis@pace.edu