Server Hosting: Server Configuration

The base server configuration including a list of supported operating systems.

FeatureSpecification
CPUsUp to 4 cores
MemoryUp to 16 GB
Available User Storage*0-256 GB
Bulk Storage Option (NFS, CIFS)Visit the Storage Request page for options

Operating System:

RedHat Enterprise Linux 9 (Preferred)

RedHat Enterprise Linux 7

Windows Server 2022 (Preferred)

Windows Server 2019

Available
Backup (30-day retention)Optional
File Restores (HEAT engineers will manage restores)Optional

*Up to 1024 GB of SAN based user storage is available through an architectural review of application needs and a business impact analysis with IT systems administrators.

The University technology standards require systems to undergo routine security patching. In order to remain compliant, OIT will require the customer to migrate their application(s) to a supported version of the operating system prior to the end of vendor support. An exception must be on file with University Information Security in order to continue running a system beyond the following dates.

Upcoming End-of-Life Dates

Red Hat 7: June 30, 2024

Windows Server 2012 (r2): October 11, 2023

Windows Server 2016: January 11, 2027