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UofM Network Overview

Network Administration

NTS = Networking and Telecommunications Services
  • Provides central networking.
  • NTS does NOT provide file & print services.
  • Supports ULAs; minimal support for end-user computing.
  • Will provide "Etherjack" service to the desktop upon request.
ULA = University LAN Administrator
  • Supports departmental networking.
  • Manages file & print servers.
  • Supports end users.
  • May choose to build the physical LAN themselves.


NTS can be thought of as an ISP providing network services to departmental customers. The University internetwork is made up of many smaller networks run by ULAs.