Operating
System Software Platform |
General Description |
IS Branch/Section With Primary Responsibility |
| Microsoft Windows® for Servers |
Windows® 2000 Advance Server is the standard operating system in the network server environment.* The Windows® server platform supports network-based applications, such as the New Financial Environment and FDICconnect, as well as IT services for managing the network. |
Software Support Branch, Server Software Section Operations Branch, LAN Management Section |
| Microsoft Windows® for Desktop (and Laptop) Computers |
Windows® XP Professional is the standard operating system in the desktop computer environment. Windows® XP Professional primarily supports user productivity tools, such as the Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office Suite. |
Software Support Branch, Client Software Section Operations Branch, LAN Management Section |
| Sun Microsystems, Inc., Solaris™ |
Solaris™ is the standard operating system in the UNIX® environment. Solaris™ supports core IT infrastructure services, such as the Public Key Infrastructure, and a number of business applications, such as the Overarching Automation System and Corporate Human Resources Information System Time and Attendance system. |
Software Support Branch, Server Software Section Operations Branch, Telecommunications Section |
| Cisco IOS® |
Cisco IOS® supports the routing, message processing, and protocol interfaces needed to transfer data over the FDIC’s LANs, metropolitan area networks, and wide area network. |
Operations Branch, Telecommunications Section |
