Technology

Policies

•  ICT Infrastructure Standards - GICT/P6.1 (PDF 114KB)
  
  

Standards

Platforms

•  Mid Range - CTO_S6.1.2  (PDF 111 KB)

The IT platform standard applies to systems which are new, being upgraded or being replaced

• Local Area Network Servers - CTO_S6.1.3  (PDF 111 KB)

This standard applies to infrastructure that is new, being upgraded or being replaced. Agencies operating non-standard hardware, new software and modifications to existing applications must not (where possible) employ operating system-specific functions in their implementation. 

Client Devices

•  Personal Computers and Notebooks - CTO_S6.2.1  (PDF 289 KB) - 5th September 2008

This document advises agencies of the hardware requirements for desktop and notebook computers and the operating software that align with the Client Computing and Server Equipment Purchase Agreement.

Networks

•  Network Technology Standards - CTO_S6.3  (PDF 172 KB)

The intent of this document is to provide definition of the current and emerging standards that are appropriate for use within the SA Government’s data, telephony and radio networks. It contains technologies to interconnect various resources (such as computers and information devices) including technologies, protocols, transport media, topology and naming services.

Services Software

•  Messaging Services - CTO_S6.4.3  (PDF 110 KB) 

The content of this document is the policy ‘Technology – ICT Infrastructure Standards’. The product facilitates consistent, government-wide electronic communications, maximises technical support capacity by focussing on a single messaging technology, and enables implementation of whole-of-Government e-Business initiatives.

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

•  General Purpose - CTO_S6.5.1  (PDF 118 KB)

The intent of this document is to provide definition of the current and emerging Database Management System standards that are appropriate for use within the SA Government for non-personal (used by more than one person) and personal (used by one person) databases.

Naming

•  User Names and Internet Email Addresses SAGEMS (@saugov.sa.gov,au) - CTO_S6.6.1  (PDF 147 KB)

The content of this document is the policy ‘CTO/P6.1 Technology – ICT Infrastructure Standards’. A systematic approach to the naming of email addresses is necessary to ensure their unique allocation and to facilitate the provision of consistent, government-wide security   

Presentation Services

• Graphical User Interface - CTO_S6.7.1  (PDF 110 KB) 

The content specifies the standard for graphical user interface and the desktop operating system in ‘CTO/S6.2.1 Technology – Client Devices – Personal Computers and Notebooks’. It is part of the process for standardising the user environment throughout the public service. 

Threat Protection

• Infrastructure Threat Protection Software - CTO_S6.8.1  (PDF 144 KB)

This document describes the Threat Management & Protection Anti-virus and Personal Firewall software technologies for, anti-virus, anti-spy ware, and anti-spam for desktops, notebooks and servers appropriate for use within the SA Government.