Network Configuration Standard
Purpose - The UTSA Network
Configuration Security Standard establishes the rules for the
maintenance, expansion and use of the network infrastructure. These
rules are necessary to preserve the integrity, availability and
confidentiality of UTSA information.
Audience - The UTSA Network Configuration Standard applies
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UTSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the custodian of and
is responsible for the UTSA network infrastructure and will continue
to manage further developments and enhancements to this
infrastructure.
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To provide a consistent UTSA network infrastructure capable of
exploiting new networking developments, all cabling must be
installed by UTSA OIT or an approved contractor under management by
OIT.
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All equipment that is connected to the network must be
configured to specifications approved by UTSA OIT.
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All hardware connected to the UTSA network is subject to UTSA
OIT management and monitoring standards.
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Changes to the configuration of active network management
devices must have the prior approval of UTSA OIT.
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The UTSA network infrastructure supports a well-defined set of
approved networking protocols. Any use of non-sanctioned protocols
must be approved by UTSA OIT. The networking addresses for the
supported protocols are allocated, registered and managed centrally
by UTSA OIT.
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All connections of the network infrastructure to external third
party networks will be the responsibility of UTSA OIT. This includes
connections to external telephone networks.
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UTSA OIT firewalls must be installed and configured following
the UTSA Firewall Implementation/Management Standard documentation.
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The use of departmental firewalls is not permitted without prior
written authorization from UTSA OIT.
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Users must not extend or re-transmit network services in any
way. Users must not install a router, switch, hub or wireless access
point to the UTSA network without UTSA OIT approval.
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Users must not install network hardware or software that
provides network services without UTSA OIT approval.
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Users are not permitted to alter network hardware in any way.
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