Information Management
As a non-profit organization, KanREN helps our members manage their data, systems and platforms based on their needs not by a sales quota or profit goal.
We provide a modern information management solutions for member organizations that include file storage, cloud storage, and web hosting. In addition, we can advise on planning for storage capacity and infrastructure management. Finally, our team provides a host of services to ensure your institution is covered in the event of an unexpected disaster to recover your operations and ensure continuity of business operations.
Wichita State University - KanREN Member
Flexible Solutions for Large and Small Organizations
StormCellar Access
KanREN’s StormCellar storage service is co-located with our backbone network. Members may stream data on and off of the storage system using any of the supported protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS, AFP, iSCSI). Service is provided for a simple monthly fee, without additional charges for moving data into or out of our cloud.
KanREN StormCellar storage is intended for institution level deployment; we cannot provision for individual students, faculty or staff. We do not charge for or limit the access to the service, but we expect the consortium to respect I/O resources are limited and work together to minimize contentions.
Each institutional account automatically allows access via your favorite transmission protocol. File level access even supports multiple protocols.
Data Integrity
KanREN’s members have emphasized data integrity over availability and that was considered when designing the StormCellar storage service.
While we believe that KanREN’s StormCellar provides reliability and availability; integrity will always be a higher priority in case of emergency.
Information Management Services
KanREN’s Information Management services offer a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of Research, Education, and Community Anchors throughout Kansas.
At the heart of these offerings is an exclusive high-speed network that ensures speed, reliability, and responsiveness. These services collectively ensure that complex IT functions operate appropriately and meet operational goals.
Infrastructure Management
KanREN’s Infrastructure Management service ensures your IT infrastructure operates effectively. It monitors and maintains critical IT components, maximizing resource utilization, safeguarding against data loss, and overseeing local and cloud-based services. This support allows your complex IT functions to meet business operational needs.
Web Hosting
With KanREN’s web hosting service, your online presence becomes robust and accessible around the clock. Their seamless and reliable platform ensures your website thrives. Plus, their friendly and expert support team guides you every step of the way.
File Storage (StormCellar)
Efficiently store files using KanREN’s StormCellar, a cloud- based service co-located at backbone nodes. Access data quickly and reliably, with flexible storage options supporting AFP, NFS, and SMB/CIFS protocols.
Cloud Storage
Optimize data management with KanREN’s Cloud Storage service, also co-located at robust backbone nodes. Seamlessly access and organize data using block-based packages (iSCSI protocol) or file-based packages (NFS and SMB/CIFS protocols).
Storage Capacity Planning
Plan your storage needs confidently with KanREN’s expert staff. Whether it is on-premises infrastructure or IaaS solutions, they will help strategize for optimal storage capacity.
Disaster Recovery/BC Site
Trust KanREN’s disaster recovery service for methodical restoration after disruptive incidents. Minimize downtime and data loss through backup procedures, redundant systems, off-site data storage, and defined recovery processes.
System Services
Access essential system services via KanREN’s offering. They provide a non-privileged shell account on a shared access virtual machine, pre-loaded with open-source client tools for seamless and efficient computing.