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The CNS Charging Algorithm

CNS Document ID: D0001-new
Last Updated: 7/01/2010

Abstract

Note: as of 7/01/2010, CNS will no longer be charging University of Florida offices for mainframe or NERSP services. This change is described in more detail in CNS News Item N0496, Mainframe and NERSP Charges to Be Discontinued for CNS Customers.

For a list of the former charges assessed for use of CNS services, please refer to the historical/reference document D0001-2010-06-30, The CNS Charging Algorithm [Pre-RCM Version].

This document is a detailed listing of the CNS charging algorithm for job processing and storage charges as of July 1, 2010. The charging algorithm is used to determine the cost of computing and other services billed by UF Computing & Networking Services

Related topics include charges, services, and accounting.


UF Computing & Networking Services

CNS Information Services

112 SSRB, University of Florida
P.O. Box 112050
Gainesville Florida  32611-2050
(352) 392.2061


Table of Contents

Introduction
CNS-Telecommunications Charges
Hosting Services
Network Storage and Archive Management (NSAM)
Dial-Up Server Access Charges

Introduction

Note: as of 7/01/2010, CNS will no longer be charging University of Florida offices for mainframe or NERSP services. This change is described in more detail in CNS News Item N0496, Mainframe and NERSP Charges to Be Discontinued for CNS Customers.

The charging algorithm is used to determine the cost of computing and other services billed by UF Computing & Networking Services.

Questions about the charging algorithm should be directed to the CNS Director, at (352) 392-2061.

CNS-Telecommunications Charges

Charging/Rate information for CNS-Telecommunications is available via the CNS-Telecommunications Rate Schedule.

If you have any questions regarding CNS-Telecommunications rates, please contact: John Madey, Director of Telecommunications, CNS/Telecommunications Telephone: 392.1146

Hosting Services

The CNS Open Systems Group provides CNS Hosting Services to members of the University of Florida community. We have a number of economically priced offerings to help meet your UF project needs. These offerings fall into several general categories:

  • Web Site and Application Hosting

  • Database Hosting

  • File Server Hosting

  • Virtual Machine Hosting

  • Managed Server Hosting

For details, including pricing information, please see the Open Systems Hosting Service page.

Network Storage and Archive Management (NSAM)

Upload to Server (archive or backup)$0.00019/megabyte (approximately $0.20/GB)
Download from server (archive or backup)$0.00019/megabyte (approximately $0.20/GB)
Server/workstation storage$0.00001275/megabyte/month (approximately $0.44/terabyte/day)

Dial-Up Server Access Charges

Access to CNS services via area code (352) linesno charge
Access to Internet services via code (352) lines$0.0083/minute or partial minute ($0.01 minimum charge)

Your Comments are Welcome

We welcome your comments and suggestions on this and all CNS documentation. Please send your comments to:

UF Computing & Networking Services
112 SSRB, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611-2050

Phone: (352) 392.2061
E-mail: editor@cns.ufl.edu

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