Systems Operations
Mission Statement
The Operations Team provides operational support for all A&FS managed information systems, including the Davis Financial Information System (DaFIS) and related subsystems. They are responsible for ensuring the stability of the data and hardware associated with the information systems.
They also create and maintain the information feeds and batch processes within the information systems, including:
- vendor billing and payment feeds
- the campus check writing system
- internal billing feeds
- Payroll and financial feeds between this campus and UC Office of the President
The Operations Team monitors the hardware and software platforms for the A&FS information systems, analyzing the impact of potential upgrades, making recommendations on appropriateness, and generally taking a lead role in the upgrade process to ensure a smooth transition.
This team plays a large role in assuring stability and security of the information systems. They are instrumental in development of disaster recovery plans for the machines used in the information systems and their related subsystems. They also manage and control access to the Accounting office servers and the DaFIS development and production systems.
The Operations Team is responsible for desktop computing support of all A&FS divisions. They provide installation and support of software applications, as well as maintenance and periodic replacement of desktop and server hardware.