SERVER REGISTRATION
Use the links below to learn how to register a new or existing server on the WSU network. You can also read information about what happens after you submit your server registration form, and how CaTS will follow up with concerning the registration. If you have any questions concerning server registration, please contact the Help Desk.
New Server Registration
Review the Data Security Compliance information. Then fill out the Server Registration Form. This form will require information supplied by the department or college
as well as the application vendor. A meeting with CaTS representatives may be necessary prior to completion of the Server Registration form.
What information do I need to provide on the Server Registration form? )PDF)
See an example of a Server Registration Form (PDF)
Servers containing sensitive or protected data need to be located in the CaTS computer room where they can be protected by placing them into the proper
security zone, as well as providing the required physical security. Servers with sensitive or protected data located in other university departments
will not be connected to the network without a special exemption from the Director of Computing and Telecommunications Services. Anyone who wants this
exemption will need to write a letter of justification as to why the server cannot be located in the CaTS computer room and demonstrating that required
physical security measures will be met.
The process for new server registration is as follows:
- Review CaTS Server Support
If you would like CaTS to help manage your server. - Complete Server Registration Form once you receive notification from CaTS.
Existing Server Registration
Over the past few years the Internet and the world have changed. There are many new legal requirements regarding the protection of data and the penalties for failing to do so. It is important that we know more about the nature of our servers, their applications, and data. Many applications on our servers were installed and are maintained by vendors, which leaves CaTS with little or no information about the data and how it is secured. It is imperative that we go back and gather information on these applications. The process is as follows:
- Complete Server Registration Form
To register your server you must visit the server registration page and complete the online form identified on that page. You will be required to log in with Campus ID and password and the form will request that you provide information concerning the server details and responsibilities in the security and administration of this server. You may save and re-edit the registration form as often as required. What information do I need to provide on the Server Registration form? (PDF)
Server Review
Once you have submitted the registration form, your registration will be reviewed. If you have requested Internet access to a webserver, for instance, the IP address of the server will be allowed access from the Internet. If the server contains protected or sensitive data, you will be contacted by CaTS to review your server configuration and processes for compliance. The primary focus of the review is appropriate protection for data and access control. CaTS assumes that the responsible administrators and support personnel identified in the server registration, will plan and implement security recommendations in a reasonable timeframe.
On-going Follow-up
Internet attacks and hacking incidents will continue to increase and the University will alter and adjust the university security strategy accordingly. On a yearly basis you will be asked to complete a survey with current information on your server(s).
