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Overview
The University of Oregon offers several hosting platforms for students, faculty, and staff. Each service is designed for specific use cases and technical skill levels.
UO Drupal Hosting
Target Audience: Technical users (web developers, IT staff)
Technology: Drupal CMS only
Best For
- Complex departmental and college websites
- Sites requiring custom functionality and integrations
- Multi-section sites with complex content types
- Projects needing advanced features and extensibility
Key Features
- Full Drupal environment with extensive customization
- Flexible and extensible platform
- Integration with UO systems including single-sign-on
Important Notes
- Requires technical expertise to manage
- Site owners responsible for updates and security patches
- Departmental chargebacks for new sites coming soon
For more information, see UO Drupal Hosting.
UO Blogs
Target Audience: Non-technical users
Technology: WordPress (managed)
Best For
- Brochure style sites and simple departmental websites
- Quick content publishing with minimal setup
- News sites and event listings
- Simple portfolios and personal pages
Key Features
- Push-button site creation
- Self-service with UO branding
- Accessible templates included
- SSO integration
- No cost to departments
Important Notes
- Limited customization options (one-size-fits-all approach)
- Not suitable for complex functionality
- Easy to use but limited extensibility
For more information, see University of Oregon WordPress Hosting.
UO Pages
Target Audience: Technical users
Technology: Static HTML/CSS/JavaScript
Best For
- Basic static web pages
- Simple landing pages
- Quick information sharing
- Single-page sites with minimal functionality
Key Features
- Straightforward hosting for static content
- Reliable and simple
- Direct file management
Important Notes
- Limited utility compared to other options
- No CMS or dynamic functionality
- Requires HTML/web development knowledge
For more information, see Web Hosting on UO Pages.
SharePoint (Microsoft 365)
Target Audience: Technical and non-technical users
Technology: Microsoft SharePoint
Best For
- Internal departmental sites and intranets
- Team collaboration and document management
- Project sites with file sharing needs
- Simple internal communication sites
Key Features
- Built-in SSO integration
- File storage and collaboration tools
- Tight integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- Good for teams already using Microsoft tools
Important Notes
- Not a full-featured content management system
- Best suited for internal/intranet use
- Limited public-facing website capabilities
For more information, see Getting Started with SharePoint.
Need help choosing?
If you're unsure which hosting option is right for your project, contact Information Services for a web hosting consultation (webapps@uoregon.edu), submit a ticket to Web Development & Hosting Support, or select Create a Ticket on this page.
We can help assess your requirements and recommend the most appropriate platform.