IT Services

Project
Objective

Implement a standard central staff directory that will provide authentication and authorisation services for all MQ staff.

Project
Description

Implement a central staff directory based on Microsoft’s Active Directory that will be the primary means of authentication and authorisation.

Key Outputs

Phase 1 (2008):

• University policy on directories.
  
  
• Establishment of Active Directory as the central staff directory;
  
  
• To the extent possible, migration of other directories to the central service;
  
  
• Development of a file and print service for all administrative data (but not for research data);
  

Phase 2 (2009):

• Expand directory to include other cohorts – such as SIBT (who need wireless access), contract staff, honourary staff, Library patrons, etc

Project Schedule

Project will recommence in 2008.  Detailed schedule to be decided.

Project
Dependencies

• Policy that mandates the Central Directory as being the primary directory for the University to which sub-directories (where they exist) must maintain synchronization.
  
  
• STAB06 - Upgrade Building Infrastructure Project (Active Directory must be in final location but does not need to be fully populated)
  
  
• STAB38 - Replace PABX
  
  
• STAB45 - Google Mail for Staff
  
  
• STAB42 - Replace (Stabilise) MRS
  
  
• STAB43 - Lock Down Administrator Account
  
  
• ITP801 - Wireless
  
  
• ITP804 - Class Room Refresh/Upgrade
  
  
• ITP806 - AMIS Upgrade
  
  
• AUD802 - Implement e-Pay

Project
Responsibility

Project Sponsor      : Mary Sharp, Director IT Services

Senior ITS Manager : William Schabath, ITS Consulting Services Manager

Project Manager      : John Idaszak

Relevant Documentation

• None
  
  
  

Project Status

As at 30 June 2008

Request for Proposal (RFP) for procurement of services for the design and implementation of a solution to provision Active Directory at Macquarie University issued 24 June 2008 to Network Solutions Providers listed on NSW Department of Commerce panel contract 2069.

As at 31 May 2008

Analysis of business processes prepared together with recommended business changes. Preparation of a RFP for Design and Implementation of AD services underway. Active Directory requirements identified.

As at 30 December 2007

Active Directory built and available for installation.