Server Operating Systems Standard

ST021.3Tuesday, October 24, 20063Tuesday, December 19, 2017Thursday, March 5, 2020This standard supersedes SST001-06.2

Purpose

To provide a secure, stable, robust, cost effective infrastructure for the hosting of network based services such as email, file and print, databases, applications and hosting.

Standard

1. All new server hardware that will be used for new application infrastructure will be based upon the X86 or IBM Power CPU.
2. All server operating systems that will be used for new application infrastructure will be Microsoft Windows, Linux or AIX.
3. All operating system versions will be maintained at a level to ensure vendor support is available and critical security patches are provided.

Policy

Server hardware and operating systems will be consistent across the enterprise.

Applicability

This standard applies to all executive branch state agencies excluding the University Systems Office and other higher education institutions, i.e campuses and agricultural and research centers.

Definition

Server

A computer or device on a network that host software or provide computing resources to one or more end users over the network. Some examples of service provide by a server include database, file sharing, printer sharing, web hosting or application hosting.

New Application Infrastructure

New product or an existing product without a direct upgrade path from the existing version or vendor.

Guidance

None.

Non-Compliance

Non-compliance with this standard shall be reported to the Office of the State Auditor.

Drafted By

Technology Architecture