Linux Administration Support, Columbia University
Overview
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty, staff, and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the University to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
Project Scope
Columbia University was looking for a vendor to perform multiple tasks related to Linux Administration. The scope of work includes:
- Linux Server Patching
- Migrations and Cutovers for Linux Servers
- DNS/DHCP/IPAM Management
- Projects such as Cloud Transformation, Public Cloud Migrations, Public Cloud Billing, as well as other projects that the critical path is affected by not having Linux Admins
Solution
V Group Inc. helped Columbia University to maintain the security and stability of the Linux Servers. V Group Inc also helps in modifying the Linux Resources for Columbia University.
We performed automation for Migrating and Cutovers for Linux Servers. We focused on SMTP Server Management to help Columbia University in managing issues like Queue Blockages, Blocked Domains and other Message Flow Issues.
We are responsible for managing the DNS, DHCP and IPAM infrastructure including patching the underlaying infrastructure. We are also responsible for handling incidents related to server infrastructure. DNS (EIP), SMTP, vCenter, and Networking/Telephony appliances.
V Group Inc. also handles different projects for Columbia University under this project like Cloud Transformation, Public Cloud Migration, Public Cloud Billing, etc.