Computing & Data Services Core

3.2.B.计算和数据服务核心 目的：计算和数据服务核心的首要使命是在研究期间为同事提供最先进的技术支持;相关服务包括计算机硬件，软件和统计咨询，以及协助识别，获取，操作和维护数据。计算和数据服务核心的各个组成部分旨在以协调的方式工作，以增强研究环境。通过提供对硬件、软件和数据的访问，以及对熟练和经验丰富的人员的访问，该核心大大有助于成功执行正在进行的研究。此外，设施和人员的集中化减少了工作人员职位和培训的冗余，而这种冗余往往发生在项目彼此独立地满足这些需求时。这种集中还使核心工作人员能够分享专门知识，相互学习，从而以具有成本效益的方式提供宝贵的服务。 计算和数据服务核心已经重组，以提供原始计算和数据服务核心的重要服务，并保留公共基础设施核心的重要服务，同时提高整体效率。计算核心与开发核心共享人员，并由计算机核心经理管理。其结果是将人员集中在一个管理者之下，改善了沟通，减少了重复劳动。奥尔巴尼大学研究信息技术小组将管理我们的Unix/Linux机器，并提供PC网络服务。消除了对系统工作人员的需求。我们目前正朝着更便宜的Linux硬件和软件发展。其结果是精简了交付系统，而没有损失服务。

3.2.B. Computing & Data Services Core Objectives: The overarching mission of the Computing & Data Services Core is to provide associates with state-of-the-art technical support during the conduct of their research; the relevant services include computer-hardware, software, and statistical consulting, as well as assistance in identifying, obtaining, manipulating and maintaining data. The various components of the Computing & Data Services Core are designed to work in a coordinated fashion to enhance the research environment. By providing access to hardware, software and data, as well as to skilled and experienced personnel, this core contributes substantially toward the successful execution of on-going research. The centralization of facilities and personnel, moreover, reduces the redundancy of staff positions and training that often occurs when projects meet these needs independently of each other. This centralization also allows the core staff to share expertise, learn from each other, and thus provide valuable services in a cost-effective manner. The Computing & Data Services Core has been restructured to deliver the important services of the original Computing and Data services core and retain the important services of the Public Infrastructure Core while improving overall efficiency. The Computing Core shares staff with the Developmental Core and are managed by the Computer core manager. The result is a centralization of personnel under a single manager, improving communication and reducing redundancy of effort. The University at Albany Research Information Technology group will manage our Unix/Linux machines, and provide PC network services. Eliminating the need for a systems staff person. We are currently moving toward much cheaper Linux hardware and software. The result is leaner delivery system without loss of services.