Wikis
Overview
Wikis allow easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages and are often used to create collaborative websites. UBC IT Okanagan offers private wikis to Okanagan campus faculty and staff.
Features & Benefits
- Campus-wide platform for private collaborative writing, where content can be created, viewed, and edited by any person who logs in with a CWL as determined by the wiki owner.
- Uses open source MediaWiki platform.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Wiki owners must have an active UBC CWL.
- Access to content is managed by wiki owners.
Cost
This service is centrally funded and provided at no cost.
Further Information
Getting Started
To request a private Wiki, please submit a Request Access to IT Service in the UBC Self-Service Portal.
Support
- For general support, please submit a ticket at UBC Self-Service Portal.
- To report an incident or issue with this service, please submit a Report an Issue ticket.
Service Responsibilities
The following table clarifies the responsibilities of UBC Okanagan IT and those of the client.
Responsibility |
UBCO IT |
Client |
| Overall maintenance of server hosting infrastructure | x | |
| Software and security updates | x | |
| Resource monitoring and allocation to ensure optimum server performance | x | |
| Authority to disable the application if compromised. | x | |
| Installing, renewing TLS / SSL certificates | x | |
| Monitor for product new versions / applying product updates / application maintenance | x | |
| Report immediately to UBC IT Okanagan if they suspect their site has been compromised | x | |
| Create and maintain front-facing information, content updates and content management | x | |
| User management, access and support | x | |
| First point of contact for end-user support | x |