This category is specifically created to contain information regarding general policies and procedures for the Infrastructure Services Team.

Articles (3)

Naming Convention for Infrastructure Services Managed Servers

This article describes the server naming convention that should be used for all servers managed by Infrastructure Services.

Policy on Root Level Access and SUDO Permissions for Linux Servers

This policy grants Dartmouth College individuals full SUDO permissions for managing applications on Linux servers provisioned by ITC, while prohibiting direct root access to ensure actions are logged and auditable. Exceptions to root access are limited to specific approved use cases, and policy reminders will be implemented through warning banners on Linux systems.

Setting Up Your Application to Bind with Active Directory Using LDAPS

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure your application to bind securely to the kiewit.dartmouth.edu Active Directory (AD) using LDAPS (LDAP over SSL/TLS). LDAPS ensures that all data transmitted between your application and AD is encrypted, protecting sensitive information like usernames and passwords.