Responsibilities Data Center Unit (DCU)

The Deanship of IT has a data center which comprises components that include servers, power and back power, UPS and fire extinguishing appliances. The data center also features a high level of security to maintain the operation of the servers in cooperation with other units. The DCU undertakes the following tasks:
- Maintain the components of the data center in cooperation with concerned companies
- Document all servers in the data center
- Provide a description of the servers’ features
- Set plans to monitor the data center 24 hours
- Set emergency plans in case of power off, air condition broken or fire.
- Set future developmental plans for the center in line with international standards
- Supervise the works done by companies in the data center in cooperation with the other units
- Provide software to all administrations, colleges and deanships