The Web Design Studio provides a full range of Web site development and hosting services to the Columbia University Medical Center community and beyond.

WDS Developer Test Account Policies

	Overview
	Account Set-up, Maintenance & Renewal
	Security
	Server Space and Fees
	Developer Account Use Policy

WDS Developer Staging accounts are intended for those of you who update/develop web sites currently hosted by CUMC Web Design Studio. Account holders are solely responsible for site updates, you should know html coding and SFTP basic before you assume responsibility for your site upkeep.

• Each Developer Account gives client access to a single Web site. Clients that update multiple sites must open and will be charged for multiple accounts.
• All accounts must be set-up using the online application found at: http://vesta.cumc.columbia.edu/wds/forms/
• All new account applications must be signed by the appropriate department head and submitted to the WDS before the account can be set up.
• All accounts must be renewed at the end of each fiscal year. The deadline is June 30^th. Accounts that are not renewed will be deactivated.

• Developer Accounts can only be accessed via secure telnet or SFTP clients. Please see "Developers’ Resources" for recommendations.
• It is against WDS policy to share Developer Account usernames and passwords.
• Accounts are not transferable.
• Account passwords will not be reset without a written request by the account owner on file (signed e-mail is okay).
• WDS reserves the right to lock accounts showing suspicious activity without notice.

Clients are responsible for monitoring their Developer Account server space. The default allotment is 50 MB ($200 per year charge). Clients using more than 50 MB are subject to additional storage charges per the WDS fee schedule. Please note: Due to the large number of hosting clients we serve, the WDS is unable to notify clients prior to processing hosting fees. This occurs at the end of each fiscal year via internal department invoice (IDI).

Fees for new accounts that are opened mid-year will be prorated as follows:

• * $20.84 for each month remaining in the year. Note:
• Accounts set up prior to the 15^th of the month will be charged for the whole month.
• Accounts set up after the 15^th will be charged starting the following month.

It is against WDS policy (and a bad idea) to use Developer Account as a production server. If this occurs, please be advised that the WDS does not take responsibility for resulting site outages that occur when Developer Account Server is taken offline for maintenance. Please also note that this can occur without notice after regular business hours.