Services
SENS offers support services in the categories shown below. You may need a service we haven't thought to put on these lists, but we might be able to provide it if you ask. Please send a request for any such service or services and we will be happy to see what we can do to meet your needs.
SENS Remote Access Computing Services
SENS provides a Linux timeshare computing environment, which allows access to a variety of Linux software packages. These systems can be used for batch processing, programs that require more resources than a workstation contains, and services for remote users.
To access SENS and UB services from a location other than a UB campus, please refer to the Remote Access page.
SENS Core Services
- Accounts for approximately 7,000 users
- Web hosting on over 50 virtual web servers
- Multimedia Resources
- Printing resources
- Backup services
- Central software
- Network disk storage options, including SENS home directories, class directories, departmental shared spaces, and research storage
Academic Services
- IT support for 11 academic departments
- Classroom and instructional support
- User support for students, faculty, staff, and administration
Research Services
There are clustered computing systems available for high performance research needs.SENS does not have a general-use cluster, but our friends at CCR have some impressive facilities available for researchers.
- Grant support, including grant-writing, research, vendor negotiations and quotes
- High-end hardware and software support
- Prototyping, research disk maintenance, visualization & multimedia services>