ITServices
Queen's University
Projects
An initiative becomes a project when it meets the following high-level criteria:
- the requirements are defined;
- based on the requirements, the tool/application/infrastructure has been chosen; and
- the budget, scope, timeline and resources have been identified and committed.
Current Projects:
| Project | Brief Description | Start Date | Target End Date |
| WebPublish II | Replace the application currently being used as our web content management system (CMS) with Drupal, an open source CMS. | 2012 (Q1) | 2012 (Q4) |
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Fundamental Network Improvements
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A comprehensive audit, analysis and overhaul of the Queen's core network infrastructure is being undertaken to improve the efficiency and resiliency of the network. | 2012 (Q2) | 2012 (Q3) |
| New Single Sign-On Solution - Shibboleth |
A full redesign and reimplementation of our Single Sign-On (SSO) system will be done over the summer of 2012 and into the fall. This service will provide improved compatibility with cloud- and on premise-based web solutions. | 2012 (Q2) | 2012 (Q4) |
| Post Server Decommissioning |
The "Post" server hardware was installed in 2004, and is aging and more powerful than is required by the software and services presently running on it. As well, some of the services running on Post are no longer in demand. The opportunity now exists to retire some services and to find more cost-effective homes for others. The primary services impacted by this change are Listserv (mailing lists) and personal web space hosting for faculty and staff. |
2012 (Q3) | 2013 (Q2) |
Recently Completed Projects:
| Project | Brief Description | Completion Date |
| Cloud Email Solution for Students | Undergraduate students were migrated to a new email service, Microsoft Office 365. | 2013 (Q1) |
| Enhanced Streaming Service | Ensemble was chosen as the new "front end" for our streaming service. It is now easier for end users to upload video content to the streaming server. | 2012 (Q4) |
| Upgrade Queen's Wiki | Upgrade from v3.1 to v3.4.9, with move to new VMware environment. | 2012 (Q2) |
| Email & Calendaring for Staff & Faculty | Implement Microsoft Exchange Server as the new email and calendaring solution for staff, faculty and researchers at Queen's. | 2012 (Q2) |
| iTrack Issue Tracking Tool | Offer the IT Support Centre's issue tracking tool as an enterprise service offering. | 2012 (Q2) |
| Moodle Upgrade | Upgrade from v1.9.12 to v2.2; changes to functionality and user interface. | 2012 (Q2) |
| Pronto Upgrade | Upgrade of the Campus Computer Store's Point-of-Sale system. | 2012 (Q1) |
Updated 30 January 2013
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