UNIX Support Services (DCS)

Summary: OIT provides fee based UNIX support via Distributed Computing Support (DCS) services. This includes system administration, backup services, security advice, and a software library. Information on these services and contact information can be found below.

Distributed Computing Support

Contact Information

Please contact DCS at (949) 824-8383 for further assistance.
You may also send mail to dcs@uci.edu for non-urgent requests.
Francisco Lopez, Manager, DCS, (949) 824-8818, lopez@uci.edu

System Administration
Services and Information for UNIX Systems: System Administration, Backup Services, Software Library

Web Hosting and Server Co-location
Services and Information for UNIX and Windows Website Hosting, Web Development, and Server Co-location

Technical Documentation
Technical Information for UNIX Systems such as upgrades, overlays, ssh

System and Network Security Information
Advice for preventing and dealing with break-ins, security announcements, security related software enhancements

DCSLIB
OIT's UNIX software library, includes support for Solaris, IRIX, Tru64 UNIX and Red Hat Linux

DCS Patch Graphs
Includes patch frequency graphs for Solaris, IRIX, Digital UNIX and Red Hat Linux.

Request A Copy of your Contract
Please click on the link above if you wish to request a copy of your DCS support contract.