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Section 3.0 — Infrastructure and Security

MU's Web infrastructure contains central and stand-alone resources, making consistent support and service models challenging. Opportunities exist for MU Web editors and administrators to leverage central resources and leverage their benefits.

MU Web editors shall leverage central resources whenever possible to contain costs to the department and benefit from support, security, backup and disaster-recovery.

3.1 — Search Engine: MU Web developers should have search functionality on sites they operate. The Division of IT provides the Digger search engine for Web sites hosted on the Bengal server. Developers should contact the Help Desk at 882-5000 to request Digger be set up on their Web sites.

3.2 — Security: Security of the MU campus network and campus Web servers is the responsibility of Division of IT and the departmental IT professionals.

a. MU Web administrators should register their servers via the campus registration process, providing the Division of IT with contact information in emergencies.

b. MU Web administrators must periodically install updates and security patches, as needed.

3.3 — E-Commerce: The Division of IT offers e-commerce services and works closely with UM System staff to meet strict system and security compliance requirements.

a. MU Web editors and administrators should work with the Division of IT to develop effective e-commerce strategies for their specific situations, ensuring complete compliance with all university guidelines and policies.

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