Self-Managed Hosting
Provides limited support for your server or workstation, with most administrative responsibilities assumed by the requester.
What’s Included
- Consultation to determine if a managed or self-managed computer is best for your needs.
- Physical or virtual server hardware pre-purchase consulting.
- For physical servers:
- Physical space in the CSE Data Center, power and cooling.
- A dedicated, wired network connection.
What’s Not Included
- Managed computers are available via the Managed Hosting service.
- University software applications available through Software Center (Windows) or Self Service (macOS) on managed computers.
- Integration with the University’s IT infrastructure, such as accounts, file servers, and storage.
- Best effort installation of requested open source software.
- General technology support is available via the First Contact Service Desk and Computer and Device Support services.
What You Need to Do
- Review the Managed and Self-Managed Hosting comparison guide.
- Review the Hosting Options comparison guide.
- Have prior system/server administration experience.
- If you want a virtual server, fill out the CSE Virtual Machine request form.
- Contact CSE-IT to schedule a consultation.
You are responsible for
- Any initial and replacement hardware costs.
- The maintenance, configuration, accessibility, and security of your computer and its content.
- Backing up your data on a continuous basis.
- Ensuring your content complies with University of Minnesota policies including:
Use Guidance
Accepted
May be used when "Preferred" is not an option.
Life Cycle Phase
Available
Currently available for use.