Re: Bandwidth management suggestions sought

[Joel Rosenblatt <joel () COLUMBIA EDU>]

Hi,

We have implemented an extensive automated bandwidth quota system for both upload and download .. the best way to see 
what we have done is go to:

<http://www.columbia.edu/acis/news/network-quota-09-2004.html>

Best Regards,
Joel Rosenblatt

Joel Rosenblatt, Senior Security Officer & Windows Specialist, AcIS
Columbia University, 612 W 115th Street, NY, NY 10025 / 212 854 3033
http://www.columbia.edu/~joel


--On Wednesday, January 12, 2005 12:52 PM -0600 Theresa Semmens <theresa.semmens () NDSU NODAK EDU> wrote:

> Greetings everyone;
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> Recently our current practice for bandwidth management is a quota system.
> All users are allowed a specified amount of bandwidth for personal,
> incidental use.  Bandwidth is not on a quota system if it is needed for
> educational, business, or research purposes.  If someone exceeds their
> quota, I am notified of it.  I ask the individual or group to visit with me.
> If I find the use is legitimate, I will notify the network analysts to allow
> the traffic.  If the use is not legitimate (e.g., p2p traffic), I refer them
> to the appropriate individual for sanctions or discussions.  We implemented
> the quota system because we contracted for a specific amount of bandwidth
> each month. If we exceeded the amount, our rates went up accordingly, but
> not just for the next month, but for the rest of the contract. Now our
> bandwidth is increasing four-fold and our department is going to disperse
> with the quota system. We are currently looking at other bandwidth
> management options.  What does each of you do for bandwidth management on
> your respective campuses?
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> Best Regards,
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> Theresa Semmens
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> IT Security Officer
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> North Dakota State University
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> IACC 210C
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> Ph: 701-231-5870
>
> E-mail:  <mailto:theresa.semmens () ndsu nodak edu>
> theresa.semmens () ndsu nodak edu
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Joel Rosenblatt, Senior Security Officer & Windows Specialist, AcIS
Columbia University, 612 W 115th Street, NY, NY 10025 / 212 854 3033
http://www.columbia.edu/~joel

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