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Currently only limited spam and virus scanning is available to mail coming in to bama.ua.edu. The first step will be to implement spam "tagging" to allow end users to make more informed decisions regarding what mail to filter, discard, or read. Antivirus software should also be added that will scan all attachments for viruses before delivery. This project is currently in the research/planning phase.
Web-based e-mail is provided via bamamail.ua.edu, which an installation of Imp on bama.ua.edu. Preliminary plans include moving this onto two load-balanced dedicated servers.
A VPN server, vpn.ua.edu, is currently available. There are still a few parts of this project that are still in development, namely in its integration with LDAP.
The University is approximately 85% of the way through a five-year plan that includes upgrading the campus network to switched 100 Mb connectivity to desktops.
This network was established primarily as a result of student request (via the SGA). The public network requires the use of a VPN connection. Other networks are being planned.