Mike_87

We have around 20 users in our building, with our file server, DC, and soon to be an exchange server, and may end up getting a proxy server also. I'm not sure if we could run the proxy on one of our other servers, but I don't want to bog down our file server, and our DC really isnt the best of the best of servers. It's a starter server. So that would end up being 4 servers in my room. I think I may end up trying to get a server cabinet in here that has the acoustic dampening inside to keep it quiet.

I'm looking at having around $20,000 (USD Keep in mind) But, if its not all that expensive, I may end up using some of that money and purchase an exchange server, and a proxy server so we can monitor usage. I know with that kind of money I could do some great things here.

They are also having me look into getting an Exchange Server, Proxy Server, and down the road we may need another file server, so if I can convince them to get a Data Center now, down the road we will be all set to add some new toys

Here is what I have come up with so far in my presentation. Have about 6-7 pages so far for them to read over. Climate Control Air flow and ventilation Fire Protection Cleaner Environment - less dust Access Entry Expandability

Hello, Currently our setup in our office isn't really up to par. I have 2 servers in my office, which is 11' - 11' and I need to convince my supervisor, and the higher ups that we need something to change here. I have a bit of money to work with in my budget (enough to get a small data center built), and I need to make a presentation showing why we need it. Factors such as climate control, battery backups, the dust factor from the server sitting on carpet (Which I am sure will overheat these servers one of these days), fire suppression, and a way to keep everyone else out (such as a keycard entry system) or to limit who goes in there. Could I get some advice on how to present this, or what to include in my presentation from anyone who has been in this situation? I know the server has crashed before and all our information has been wiped, so they are already aware of how much time it takes to recoup all the losses. Thanks everyone, Mike

Thanks for the help, I got the popup box to show up, entered the account number, but to no avail. The printed did print, but did not track the account number on the copier itself. I appreciate the help, I think I have tried just about everything I can think of here, and am out of ideas, but still searching for a solution.

I also tried using separate drivers for this model, drivers that have features such as "Account Track", which requires a department code to print and it tracks this, and other drivers that have a "Department Code" Feature. Both of these drivers allow the printer to print, but are not going on the tally of how much each department has printed. Again, the users here might use 4 to 5 different department codes a day, so this is something that needs to be prompted before they print, and not just a permanent code in their settings.

Our company recently purchased a Konica Minolta bizhub 7255 to replace a Toshiba copier. The Toshiba copier would pop up a dialog box when printing from an individual's computer, and would ask for a department code. For example, 15000 would bill to one department, while 25000 will bill to another department. We have to keep track of our monies in each department and bill accordingly to how many copies/prints are made. This new Konica Minolta has the "ECM" Feature, which asks for the code when making copies, but we are not prompted to enter a code when printing, and this is very important that we keep track of these codes when printing. Some users in the company will use 7 to 8 different codes a day, so they need to be prompted, and not just using the same code everytime. I am racking my brain here and googling like no other because I have to get this toshiba out of our office as soon as possible. Thanks for the help in advance.