SpuffMonkey Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 We're in the very fortunate position of having a big chunk of money to spend on ICT stuff - just snuck in under the bar before all the financial taps were turned off! Obviously I've got a big wishlist (new network kit, new servers for virtualisation, decent wi-fi, etc etc etc), just wondered what other people would put on the list, to see if I've left anything important off. Look forward to reading your suggestions.
Rydra Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 New/upgraded servers, that will last a minimum of 3-5 years of use without major expenditure, all running Server 2008 R2. Windows 7 rollout to all workstations, probably MS Office 2010, and ability to run sharepoint etc for the collaborative tools. New, managed network and wireless system with no bottlenecks/daisychains of routers/switches. Dedicated space for servers if not already got it, no more servers sitting on desk in IT suite or office! Proper Toolkit! oh how many IT techs have to scrabble around for the right key/screwdriver/bit. Couple of speedy Portable hard drives, and Universal caddies for IDE/SATA. Godsend for copying data etc from laptops killed by staff. A mini fridge! A couple of laptops, and probably a spare projector, solely for IT use in case of idiotic teacher breaking something and desperately needing something to work with, last minute visitor etc. A decent desk/chair for your office. A NEW OFFICE THAT ISN'T A DISUSED TOILET!!!! A spare technician to do the jobs you don't want!
Soulfish Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Well having just done something similar I'll tell you what was on our wishlist for this summer just gone New network infrastructure (actual cabling!), new network kit (Juniper ), new servers for thin client virtualisation, moving everything to windows 7, new wireless network (Ruckus), new SAN. Other things we'd like to do include a new phone system (MS OCS tied into our existing exchange setup), CCTV system (mobotix), centrally controlled door access controlled . Ohhh and an office that actually has space
3s-gtech Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 A seperate backup/redundancy area onsite, that will keep the network up/house VMs to provide redundancy for all the servers. A shedload of RAM, to upgrade all the student PCs.
GREED Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 A shedload of RAM, to upgrade all the student PCs. Why?
Mr.Ben Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 A NEW OFFICE THAT ISN'T A DISUSED TOILET!!!! Actually, any office for me would be great - even a disused toilet!
3s-gtech Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Why? Hehe, we've got a lot of PCs with 512MB of RAM still - if I was in the same situation, it'd be a priority
GREED Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Hehe, we've got a lot of PCs with 512MB of RAM still - if I was in the same situation, it'd be a priority Only after my PC had 10billion GB of RAM in my PC! Little sods can make do with slow PCs...
browolf Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 upgrade office. student machines are still on off2000
SpuffMonkey Posted November 2, 2010 Author Posted November 2, 2010 A seperate backup/redundancy area onsite, that will keep the network up/house VMs to provide redundancy for all the servers. A shedload of RAM, to upgrade all the student PCs. Nice idea!
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