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The Network Programme (NP)

The University is investing in modernising the data network with a complete upgrade:

  • making it faster
  • making it more secure
  • making it scalable
  • and with better wifi coverage

 

About the Network Programme (NP)

The Data Network at the University of Glasgow is a vital infrastructure component supporting the delivery of teaching, learning, research and business operations for the University. It has grown over the years to meet an ever-increasing demand, which it does very well, but is now aging and in need of a refresh.

The Network Programme will provide a modern data network service and technologies enabling the University of Glasgow to deliver world leading research and teaching.

The Network Programme briefing pack (pdf 0.9Mb) provides more information on how we have, and plan to, tackle this.

About this site

This site looks to keep you updated with all you need to know about the Network Programme and will be updated regularly – please use this site for all the latest information on the Network Programme.

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Latest Updates:

Network Programme: An End of Year Summary 2023

7 Infrastructure Pilot Buildings

Communication Approach for Infrastructure Pilot Building Stakeholders

Upcoming Planned Works

Planned Work

User Impact

Where?

When?

Commission External Firewall

No loss of service is planned

 Remote 29 April 2024 to 5 July 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily)
Commission Internal Firewall No loss of service is planned Remote 29 April 2024 to 5 July 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily)
Build SDA (and all associated components) No loss of service is planned Remote 29 April 2024 to 5 July 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily)
Commission Service Layer firewall No loss of service is planned Remote 29 April 2024 to 5 July 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily)

Library Building - Pilot Building Network Upgrade:

  • Southeast corner of the Gilbert Scott Building - Pilot Building Network Upgrade:

    • Node Upgrade & Node Room Move
    • Edge Upgrade (to Distribution Node)
    • Cabling Upgrade (where applicable)
    • Containment Upgrade (where applicable)
    • Wireless Access Point Upgrade
    • Power Supply Upgrade
    • New AC Unit
    • Fibre Upgrade (Early 2024)
    • Network Equipment Migration

 

There is no loss of service planned, however, there will be disruptions to building users of the Library. Specific disruptions will be shared through local building comms. For further information please contact:

 Library  3 June 2024 to 9 December 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily)

 

NB - Information is subject to change

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The NP Journey

The background of the Network Programme: Where we've been and where we want to go

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Programme Status

Programme goals, scope, where we are now and how you can help us help you.

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Programme Updates

Archive of useful documentation e.g. Briefing Pack

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