ISD Service Catalogue

Major Service
Desk Category

Networking

Service Name

Allocate Fixed IP Address

Service Description
(including technical
requirements/Specifications)

IP addresses are used to uniquely identify computers on a network. Every computer or networked device must use a different network address. Within the University DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically allocate IP addresses to connected computers and network devices.  Due to the nature of how DHCP works some devices may get a different IP address each time they connect to the network. For most PC users this is not an issue. However for appliances which provide a service, for example web servers, printers etc. a fixed IP address should be used instead of DHCP. This will ensure that the service uses the same contactable IP address all the time.  If you are providing a service that requires the use of a fixed IP address you can request a fixed IP address via the Service Desk

Service Owner

Business Process
(from a user perspective)

• Contact Service Desk.
• Service Desk will forward request to appropriate member of campus Network Team.
• Network Team member will contact staff to allocate fixed IP address and agree DNS name.

Supporting Materials

How to obtain help

Contact the ISD Service Desk

 Email servicedesk@ulster.ac.uk

Telephone: internal 66777

External: 02890366777 

Cost (where applicable)

Service Metrics (KPI/SLA statement)

Who can avail of the service?

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