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Overview
With the implementation of Infoblox, a new process for requesting a host or subdomain has been implemented. This process was developed by Texas A&M Technology Services along with Texas A&M University Marketing and Communications to protect the brand and reputation of the university. The forms for requesting a new host or subdomain are only available to individuals with access to Infoblox. If you need access to Infoblox, contact your department IT group.
NOTE: Be aware that requests for new host names under the TAMU.EDU root domain may take approximately two weeks to be approved due to the new process.
How to request a host under the TAMU.EDU root domain
Requests to attach a host directly to the tamu.edu root domain require approval of the CIO and VP of Marketing and Communication.
Example: president.tamu.edu. President is a hostname.
- Complete the host request form located at https://u.tamu.edu/tamu_edu.
- The requester will receive notification within two business days once the request is received by Texas A&M Technology Services Networking. At that time, it will be passed to the Texas A&M University CIO for review.
- The Office of the CIO will coordinate with the Vice President of Communications to review the request.
- The Office of the CIO will notify Texas A&M Technology Services Networking of the decision.
- If the request has been approved, Texas A&M Technology Services Networking will add the host.
- The requesting individual will be notified of the host's addition or its denial.
NOTE: Be aware that requests for new host names under the TAMU.EDU root domain may take approximately two weeks to be approved due to the new process.
How to request a new subdomain
Subdomains are not hosts, but do contain hosts. Departments can request a subdomain to allow them to create hosts within it. This allows departments to manage resources within their subdomain (department) with appropriate granularity and control. Requests for a subdomain are approved by the department head or a higher level IT professional.
Example: mail.ecen.tamu.edu. Mail is a hostname. Ecen is a subdomain.
- Complete the subdomain request form on https://itselfservice.tamu.edu.
- If you are unsure of your Infoblox group name, enter "Unknown."
- Make sure the proper approver is defined. The approver should be your department head or higher level IT professional.