DNS Renewal Project

Importance of DNS at the University of Melbourne.

The University’s reliance on networked applications for its core teaching, learning and research functions is continuing to grow and as a result a dependable Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure is an ever more critical IT service. The DNS service is fundamental to these networked applications because it provides University networked applications and users with the vital mechanism to translate domain names into IP address.

What will the Renewal Project deliver?

New server hardware

A major component of this renewal will be the replacing of the four DNS servers that were commissioned in 2000/2001.

New DNS service architecture

The new DNS architecture will deliver a more responsive, highly available and secure DNS service.

New group to manage it

The new DNS service has been designed, implemented and will be managed by the Identity and Access Management group.

Who is involved in the Project?

Identity and Access Management Group

Lucien Boland - Directory Services Technical Lead
Iain Pople - Systems Interface Technical Lead