- Facilities
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We maintain several state-of-the-art computer laboratories and a Computer Training Lab within the CGIS complex. Our well designed and maintained master server room features generator-backed, redundant power supplies, fire suppression, cooling, and keycard security systems. We also have off-site server space in one of the University's main server facilities that ensures provision of disaster recovery and service continuity for our mission-critical services.
- Computer Labs
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Computer Labs
We maintain several 24-hour, state-of-the-art, computer laboratories at the Center for Government and International Studies (CGIS) Knafel Building. Our labs feature both Windows and Mac OSX machines with an extensive collection of software for social science research. High-speed printers, both black and white and color, are available, as are color scanners. Open work areas with direct network access also are available. The labs are popular work places for students, visitors, faculty, and staff.
- Computer Training Lab
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Computer Training Lab
Our Computer Training Lab on the concourse floor of CGIS Knafel building is ideal for computer-based training and classes. The room has twelve student machines, but folding chairs are available to double the number of students at each computer. The computers are 24-inch Apple iMacs, configured with both Windows and Mac OS X partitions.
This room is available for reservation by CGIS affiliates. Plan to provide the following information when you request a reservation:
- Date and time of event (if recurring, start and end dates as well)
- Purpose of event
- Approximately number of attendees
- Primary speaker for the event
- Windows, Mac or either computer environment required
- Specific software required for event
Please note that lab users need an account to use a computer.
- Server Room
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Server Room
Our server room is equipped with generator-backed redundant power-supply, fire suppression, cooling, and keycard security. In addition, we offer:
- Network connectivity to the Harvard core network through the FAS network
- Private network access for secure, high-speed access to all of our services
- Data storage
- Back ups
- Remote administration
- Monitoring
We also have an off-site server room that enables us to implement disaster recovery and service continuity systems for our mission-critical services. Please contact us by using our form. Select IT support in the Category list and provide the details of your request in the message if you are interested in learning more about our server hosting facility.
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