The Infrastructure unit of ITaP is responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work that makes communication and computers work. Infrastructure staff install and maintain the optical fiber that composes the network linking Purdue buildings to the outside world by way of the Internet. This is the team that offers and maintains email service and the phone service in campus buildings including the University Residences. The unit operates the 24/7 machine room that houses Purdue’s mainframe computers and all production systems.

Infrastructure encompasses these major areas:

Operational Services	Network Infrastructure
Offers broadcast network services and provides data center management	Maintains the fiber and switches for Internet connections
Telecommunications	Systems
Provides telephone services and cable installation	Handles database administration, server support, email, and the technology behind the Web
Internet, Messaging, and Application Administration	A Complete List of Infrastructure Services
Provides Web, Exchange email, and application hosting services

You can view more information about Infrastructure's specific areas and services by visiting the Business Technology page.

Direct all questions to ITaP's Customer Service Center:
STEW G68
Phone: (765) 494-4000
Email: itap@purdue.edu