Today's technology offers a multitude of choices in hardware and software. Choosing the right combination to meet a business, application, or research need can be a very daunting task. Technology Operations & Systems Management (TOSM) has highly experienced, professional staff who are available to assist departments within the Texas Tech University System in making the most informed decision possible.

TOSM will be happy to have a consultation with you to:

• assess requirements,
• aid in discussions with new or existing vendors, or
• obtain quotes for any new hardware/software required for your project.

Included in the assessment will be any considerations for hosting your server at our secure facility and protecting your data with our enterprise backup solution. TOSM offers varied levels of service including hosting, monitoring of campus departmental servers, and operating system problem determination and correction. They are able to help with questions or problems experienced regarding server administration.

TOSM is also responsible for maintaining a server best practices document about proper server administration and management techniques.

Please contact IT Help Central for more information. IT Help Central will assign an issue in your name to the appropriate TOSM team, and someone will contact you to provide assistance.