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Merit Network Services Update. Jennifer Hensley Fall MJTS Meeting October 24, 2006. Did You Know?. Merit offers these Services? VPN Network Security Consulting Collocation Redundant Connection Internet2 Access. Recent Additions. Web Contingency Service MeritMail/MailScreen
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Merit Network Services Update Jennifer HensleyFall MJTS MeetingOctober 24, 2006
Did You Know? Merit offers these Services? • VPN • Network Security Consulting • Collocation • Redundant Connection • Internet2 Access
Recent Additions • Web Contingency Service • MeritMail/MailScreen • NTP Stratum 1 Server • Videoconferencing Bridging
Web Contingency Service • Contingent website in case of major campus outage – geared for emergency communication • Basic Package – up to 1 G storage • Collocation Package – your server, your control
Cain Hall – Hinds Community College, Raymond MS On March 7, 1998, Cain Hall, home to the library and computer labs, was struck by lightning and destroyed. It DOES happen!
MeritMail/MeritScreen • Powered by Mirapoint • Merit manages hardware, licensing, upgrades, headaches • Local administration and control • MeritMail - Email, A/V, Anti-Spam • MailScreen – A/V, Anti-Spam only Powered by
NTP Stratum 1 Server • Merit offers Stratum 1 server that is directly synchronized with GPS satellites • Must be Member or Affiliate • No Additional Charge
Videoconferencing Bridging • Interactive Videoconferencing. • Capable of bridging IP, ISDN and voice. • Simultaneously streaming. • Single or recurring conferences.
Projects in Process • On-Net Pricing • NOC Services • Learning Management Systems
On-Net Pricing • Usage bundles that include “on-net” traffic (Merit sites) • “Owned” assets reduce cost • Enables collaboration
NOC Services • Would you be interested in 24 X 7 NOC services for your LAN or selected critical devices?
Learning Management Services • Could Merit host shared LMS for Members/Affiliates • Reviewing Options • Surveying Membership
Other Ideas? • We always welcome your new ideas and input! • Contact your support team or outreach coordinator
Coming Soon • New Merit Website – October 30, 2006 • Merit 40th Anniversary – November 16, 2006
Thank You! Jennifer Hensley jhensley@merit.edu www.merit.edu/mn/support