Standardized version of software / operating system Enhance the user experience Minimize login time Automated installation of software Simplify login for K-2 Students Remove Legacy software Internal / External Firewalls
Crestwood, Herald, Riverside, Vincent Massey, School student computers were replaced Windows 7, Office 2010 and the standard District software
Upgraded / Deployed Windows 7 and standard software to: ◦ AMS ◦ Alternate Programs ◦ CHHS ◦ Christian School ◦ George Davison ◦ MHHS ◦ River Heights ◦ Webster Niblock
Upgraded Supernet for Elementary Schools from 20 Mbps to 100 Mbps Upgraded Supernet for AMS from 20 Mbps to 100 Mbps Upgraded Supernet connect for Central office from 76 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps Installed a dedicated 1,000 Mbps link from CHHS to MHHS
Installed and configured the digital signs located at: ◦ AMS ◦ CHHS ◦ MHHS Positive feedback from the schools and community
Increased level of security from internal and external threats Limit access to internal services to specific users, groups, and /or computers
5pm message to the user asking if they are still working, after 10 minutes without a response, automatically shut down One computer uses 120 watts of electricity, which is.12 kWh. Generating electricity generates CO 2 emissions. Wikipedia estimates between 65g and 245g for each kWh Between 5 pm and 8 am the following morning, each computer would use 1.8 kWh, or generate between 117 and 441 grams of CO 2 Turning off 1,000 computers would save 1,800 kWh per day In Alberta, the average household uses 602 kWh per month ◦ ◦
Go Live with PASI (Provincial Approach to Student Information) Convert to Sharepoint 2013 Continue to implement PASI User Agreement required processes and procedures Documentation