Policy:

In an effort to facilitate research efforts for a broad range of disciplines, it is necessary to support a broad range of equipment. The Systems Administration Unit is committed to assisting researchers as much as is possible, but is not without limitations. Therefore, appropriate hardware will be supported so long as it conforms to the following guidelines:

Procedure:

• All equipment to be supported by the INST Systems Administration Unit shall be on the INST inventory.

• All equipment shall be located inside INST facilities. Exceptions are subject to approval by the Systems Administrator and the Director.

• Equipment purchases will not be carried out without the approval of the Systems Administrator and Business Manager.

• Equipment not on INST inventory will not be kept inside INST facilities without prior approval of the Systems Administrator and Director.

• Acceptable use guidelines of Mississippi State University and INST govern the use of all equipment, including Computer Systems and other assets.

• Portable equipment is subject to INST Policy Sys 3.4 – Equipment Check-Out.

Compliance:

Anyone found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.