Project Category: Completed

This project will develop the Enterprise Data Warehouse’s most-used data sets in a more efficient type of schema called a “star schema” data model. The new tables and views will be available for internal use within the data warehouse, enabling the team to better serve customers. Projected Completion Date: March 31, 2023  

Duo is one of the multi-factor authentication tools that the University uses to keep UNC’s systems safe and stay ahead of security threats. In February 2022, Duo released a new version of its web-based prompt that improves accessibility and can automatically send to the last authentication method you used to authenticate — speeding up the process. The new version has a different look with some changes in functionality so the change will be noticeable to… Read More about DUO Universal Prompt.

What is it? This project is performing a lifecycle replacement of storage controllers and disks that are nearing the end of their useful life. Why are we doing it? As hardware ages, it becomes less reliable, the potential for data loss grows and maintenance costs increase. This project is focusing on replacing: ESMC0 – the hardware supporting Storage.unc.edu and SecNas.unc.edu. ESMC5 – the hardware that provides some primary storage for Splunk and serves as a… Read More about esmc0 and esmc5 NetApp Storage Replacements.

As the Enterprise Data Warehouse grows, so does the time required to run the ETLs that keep it updated. (An ETL extracts, transforms and loads data from multiple sources to a data warehouse.) This project will redesign the nightly ETL for the Enterprise Data Warehouse to make better use of the after-hours time we have to run the jobs and to make it easier to diagnose problems.

PeopleSoft, the software that forms the backbone of ConnectCarolina, can be structured by positions, appointments, or a mix of the two. When UNC-Chapel Hill’s implemented ConnectCarolina HR/Payroll, the decision was made to: use positions for SHRA and EHRA Non-faculty (non-student) permanent and temporary positions (64% of employees). not use positions for faculty, Post Docs and EHRA Non-faculty student positions (36% of employees). Since ConnectCarolina HR/Payroll went live seven years ago, the University has been translating… Read More about Full Position Management.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a broad federal law that is in part designed to provide national standards for protection of certain information related to the provision of or payment for health care. There are currently 11 HIPAA covered units outside of the School of Medicine which need to comply with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. We will conduct a risk analysis to identify potential compliance gaps in… Read More about HIPAA Campus Risk Assessment for HIPAA Covered Units.

What is it? This project will redesign the existing Lump Sum ePAR form, increasing functionality for UNC users. The redesign will also move the form to an updated version of the application software used for eForms from Gideon Taylor “GT” allow UNC to deliver additional features more easily. Why are we doing it? After this project, there should be a significant reduction in manual effort when updating lump sum payments. The updated form will be… Read More about Lump Sum ePAR Redesign.

What is it? ITS is adding 2-Step verification (Duo) for student access to ConnectCarolina. Students will be prompted for Duo authentication after entering their Onyen and Password to log in to ConnectCarolina. Current students who register for Carolina Key can log in to ConnectCarolina without entering their password or using Duo. Why are we doing it? This change is needed to help the University comply with the increased cybersecurity safeguards requested by the Department of… Read More about Mandatory DUO for student access to ConnectCarolina.

The Mass Storage system (also known as StorNext or /ms) is used for archiving research data files and storing very large files, files that are too large to fit within an individual researcher’s or a department’s storage space. This project will move the Mass Storage system to the next generation of hardware.

What is it?  Campus units that are covered by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules use a version of Zoom that ensures Private Health Information (PHI) is secure. Employees are currently assigned to this Zoom HIPAA subaccount through a manual process. This project will use Grouper to automatically assign individuals in HIPAA covered units to the appropriate Zoom configuration.  This change aligns with rules already in place in other ITS applications that define… Read More about Membership Rules for Zoom HIPAA Subaccount.

Microsoft is moving to a more secure method of authentication that changes “Push” notifications. The new process for logging into Microsoft 365 gives you an auto-generated number to type into your device. Microsoft doesn’t have an exact switchover date, but the purpose of this project is to get campus ready before Microsoft acts. Pilot groups are currently testing the system. (“Number matching” means that when users go through an MFA Authentication, they see a number… Read More about Microsoft M365 Number Matching for MFA.

The Neutral Hosting/DAS initiative is a multi-year effort, funded by the DAS licensees (a consortium consisting of Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T), to provide reliable outdoor and indoor cellular coverage and capacity across the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. This unique approach provides a common (shared) transport infrastructure for the cellular carriers.  Due to the complexities of system design, design approval and construction coordination, DAS deployment is a multi-step process requiring numerous phases. Wireless carriers are no longer permitted to deploy carrier-specific RF infrastructure on… Read More about Neutral Hosting/Distributed Antenna System (DAS).