Research Infrastructure for University Faculty
A secure, reliable, and scalable in-house server infrastructure for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Busitema University.
Building Research Infrastructure from Scratch
Busitema University, Faculty of Health Sciences initiated a research project that required a secure, reliable, and scalable in-house server infrastructure. The objective was to host multiple data collection applications and implement a robust file-sharing system to facilitate collaboration and dissemination of research findings among stakeholders.
The Verton team was engaged to design, procure, deploy, and operationalize a fully functional on-premises server environment tailored to the research requirements. The solution encompassed hardware procurement, infrastructure setup, software deployment, and user capacity building.
What We Achieved
The result is a robust research infrastructure that now supports multiple ongoing research projects with excellent uptime and security. We procured a server and supporting equipment and setup ODK Central, Kobo Toolbox, RedCap and NextCloud (for file sharing)
Solution Components
Procurement of Hardware & Software
Sourcing and procurement of enterprise-grade server hardware, storage, bakup device, and licensed software platforms.
System Deployment
Installation, configuration, and integration of server infrastructure and software platforms.
Security Implementation
Firewall configuration, access controls, system hardening, intrusion detection and SSL certificate deployment.
Monitoring & Reporting
Setup of system monitoring dashboards and automated reporting for uptime and performance and resource usage.
Documentation
Comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture, configurations and procedures.
Capacity Building
Hands-on training sessions for university staff on system usage, administration, maintenance & troubleshooting.
Takeaways
On-premises infrastructure offers greater data control
Local hosting improves performance
Easier troubleshooting with physical access
Local support ensures sustainability
Outcomes
Real-time data availability for researchers.
Reduced exposure risks through hardening and access controls.
Faster collaboration among research stakeholders.
Reliable infrastructure supporting ongoing research.