Additional network equipment that imposes significant costs may be wholly or partially charged back to the requesting group. Configuration of such special connections will be at BISS's discretion. All systems connected to the network must conform to accepted standards. Standards apply to, but are not limited to, controllers, hubs, interface cards, and software implementations, whether supplied by a hardware manufacturer, purchased from a software vendor, or locally written. While most systems available on the market today conform to these standards, certain vendors' systems do not, either because of age or software bugs.
BISS staff are available and willing to assist in resolving incompatibility problems as they arise.
However, any system that does not conform to these standards and that interoperates incorrectly with any other system may be removed from the network. Groups may choose their host names in accordance with standard domain naming rules and conventions. Contact BISS for an IP number, or register online . BISS staff can assist in configuring network software on machines within the Institute, as resources allow. Any machine found using an improper IP number may be removed from the network without notice until the correct IP number is assigned and installed.