Computer Services of IIM Bangalore

IIMB has one of the finest computing environments among management institutions in the country. Operating round the clock, with a large number of desktops (more than 350 PCs), world-class servers and a campus wide network with access to Internet, it represents the major attraction of IIMB. The campus network links the computing resources in the faculty offices, student labs, administrative units, student hostels, management development center and the faculty residences as well. IIMB's computing infrastructure offers a truly heterogenous range of hardware and software platforms for the student to appreciate and gain wide ranging experience. The desktop environment is dominated by "world class" workstations from the "best of the breed" manufacturers. The entire network has access to Novell Netware 5.0 and windows NT, the world leaders in Network Operating Systems, with a graphical access to Unix and MS-Exchange e-mail server. The Library system (Libsys) loaded on Digital Alpha server running Digital Unix and the CD ROM server with full text journal articles in electronic form are also accessible through the net.A Silicon Graphics Indy server hosts the IIMB home page and serves as the Web server. A high end, Compaq, Proliant server powers the SAP applications. The recently inaugurated IBM business intelligence lab, offers a number of tools on the AS400 platform. Video Conferencing facility is also available for the distance learning initiatives.

Three classrooms with about 30 desktops and a projection facility in each room, and a Multimedia Laboratory are other attractions of IIMB. Access to high speed, high quality Laser printing (HP LaserJet5SiMX) including colour printing and several Colour inkjet printers are some more strengths of IIMB. All the classrooms are equipped with an instructional technology podium, which includes a desktop, VCR and Projection System, and is fully integrated with campus wide network.