Server / Storage / Backups
The ITMC operates various servers itself, but also provides virtual servers to the TU Dortmund institutions. In addition, the ITMC offers a backup service for backing up data from servers and workstations.
The ITMC offers two variants: The operating system image can be either one provided by the customer or a standard image.
Virtual Server / Own Image
A virtual server is provided, which is installed and maintained by the customer on his own responsibility. A VMWare-compatible operating system image is required for the setup.
Software maintenance by the ITMC does not take place.
Virtual Server / Default Image
Virtual servers based on VMWare with an executable, pre-installed operating system are provided, which are then operated by the customer under his own responsibility.
The ITMC operates the university's central web server.
The facilities also have (virtual) web servers at their disposal, in particular for:
- the hosting of own web services
- the hosting of web services within the framework of cooperations involving university institutions
Users are offered workspaces that they can administer themselves. The individual web offerings also include additional functions such as:
- Script languages
- Databases (mysql, PostgreSQL)
- Secure access for data transfer
- Usage statistics
In the case of network-supported licenses, for which a release of the software in the TU network is required at the time of the call, the ITMC operates the necessary license servers.
These license servers manage TU-wide software licenses as well as local software licenses, e.g. of workgroups.
File-based backups of relevant data is offered for servers and workstations. The backup service is based on the Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) software.
Individual files or directories are backed up in several generations of backup copies on magnetic tapes, as specified by the user.
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Location & approach
The easiest way to reach the main building of the ITMC is via the freeway A45 from the exit "Dortmund-Eichlinghofen". Turn right there onto Universitätsstraße. At the next set of traffic lights, continue straight ahead and turn left at the next junction onto Hauert Straße. At the first traffic light turn right onto Otto-Hahn-Straße. After about 300 m you will reach the ITMC building (on the left side of the street). The parking spaces on the parking lanes along the street are mostly occupied. A smaller - mostly also occupied - parking lot is located on Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Straße (entrance 36). A larger parking lot is located about 250 m further on Otto-Hahn-Straße (entrance 30).
From Dortmund main station, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Bochum/Essen to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 7 minutes).
From Bochum Hauptbahnhof, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Dortmund to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 15 minutes).
You can reach the building on foot in about 15 minutes from the S-Bahn station. Walk up the wide staircase of the S-Bahn station. Turn left along the university library, cross the Mensa bridge and continue straight ahead. At Martin-Schmeißer-Platz turn left until you reach Otto-Hahn-Straße. There, keep to the right and continue along Otto-Hahn-Straße until you reach house number 12.
The easiest way to reach this branch is via the A45 freeway from the "Dortmund-Eichlinghofen" exit. Turn right there onto Universitätsstraße. At the next set of traffic lights, continue straight ahead and turn left at the next junction onto Hauert Straße. At the second set of traffic lights, turn right onto Emil-Figge-Straße. Continue on this street until you reach the next crossing with traffic lights. There you will find the parking spaces closest to the building. You will reach the smaller one (entrance 21) if you turn right into Vogelpothsweg. If you want to use the large parking lot (entrance 18), continue straight ahead on Emil-Figge-Straße.
From Dortmund main station, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Bochum/Essen to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 7 minutes).
From Bochum Hauptbahnhof, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Dortmund to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 15 minutes).
You can reach the building on foot in about 1 minute from the S-Bahn station. Walk up the wide staircase of the S-Bahn station. Just in front of you is the large building Emil-Figge-Straße 50. Use the footpath that leads straight towards it in the direction of the stairs.
The facilities of TU Dortmund University are spread over two campuses, the larger Campus North and the smaller Campus South. Additionally, some areas of the university are located in the adjacent “Technologiepark”.
Site Map of TU Dortmund University (Second Page in English).