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Status
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Project Title
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Completion Date
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Customer
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Benefits
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Notes
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Complete |
Implementation/deployment of new Data Center backup system |
07/2006 |
Campus |
Provides updated protection and reliability for all central campus server data |
New system core implemented, backups tested and server migration begun. Proceed until completed.
06/2006 – hardware problem with original server. Migration to new server begun. |
Complete |
Upgrade of main campus web server |
06/2006 |
Campus |
Provide more reliable and secure server for campus |
Complete overhaul including installation on new hardware, software update and testing. No user impact anticipated. Minimal service interruption TBA |
Complete |
Upgrade of campus DNS server |
06/2006 |
Campus |
Provide more reliable and secure server for campus |
Complete overhaul including installation on new hardware, software update and testing. No user impact anticipated. Minimal service interruption TBA |
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completed
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Bldg J complete network overhaul
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Spring 2006
|
Various Academic Affairs
|
Will more reliable and more secure
network access as well as improved management and troubleshooting
capabilities for bldg J network
|
Consolidation of 32 subnets into 4 VLANs; deployment of non-routable IP addresses to
800+ devices; CSE lab server IP changes and network customizations. Moderate service interruptions TBA
|
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completed
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Upgrade WebMail
system
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04/2006
|
Campus
|
Provide faster, more reliable and
more secure servers with increased functionality for campus web-based
access to e-mail. Webmail is the primary means for student e-mail
access
|
Complete overhaul including
installation on new hardware, software update and testing for 3 webmail nodes, user database, and dual
load-balancers. Minimal user
impact anticipated (small user interface changes). No service
interruption anticipated
|
|
completed
|
Various cabling projects
|
Spring 2006
|
Campus
|
Will provide more access to network
resources in student labs and classrooms. Will also provide increased reliability
for resident student connections
|
Many projects completed well before
this date, but allowing time here for all3:
Architecture 5th year studio
upgradesCNST Capstone Lab upgradesStudent Housing repairsInstallation of equipment rack grounding and
surge suppression on all 288 network connections in University
Commons (constantly damaging network switches)
|
|
completed
|
Major Banner Hardware/Software
Upgrade
|
2/20/2006
|
Campus
|
Provide faster, more reliable and more
secure server for campus while saving a significant amount of money
annually
|
No user impact anticipated. Minor service outage will occur,
TBA2
|
|
completed
|
Upgrade of Web reports server
|
04/2006
|
Academic/Student Affairs
|
Provide faster, more reliable and
more secure server for campus
|
Complete overhaul including
installation on new hardware, software update and testing. No user impact anticipated.
Minimal service interruption TBA
|
|
completed
|
Phase I of new campus-wide wireless
system
|
03/2006
|
Campus
|
Provide widespread access to network
and Internet via wireless devices
|
Replace and/or install new access
points and network cabling in bldgs A,C,G,H,J,N,Community Center2,3; determine
building priorities for phase II
|
|
completed
|
A-215 smart classroom installation
|
Spring 2006
|
Academic Affairs/Campus
|
To be used by on- and off-campus
entities3
|
A meeting space in A-215 is being
upgraded to a smart classroom using external funds.
|
|
completed
|
Data
Center
minor reorganization
|
06/2006
|
Information Technology/Campus
|
Data Center UPS is out of space to
add new circuits; this will provide outlet space to add more servers and
equipment
|
Move various servers to consolidate
power circuits. Install 2 new
3-phase power circuits.
Position new special-purpose Blade Server equipment racks. Relocate some stand-alone servers;
begin to migrate existing Blade Servers to new
racks. This is to provide
space and power for future server upgrades, and to provide for minimal
downtime for future migrations/upgrades. Minor service interruptions during
standard maintenance windows TBA
|
|
completed
|
Tech Fee Smart Classroom
Installations
|
Spring 2006
|
HTC, SIS, ECET
|
Provides enhanced teaching/learning
environment for faculty and students
|
Classrooms to be
upgraded: J109, J135, J156, J264, G203, G218, G233 Upgrades such as new
projectors, smartboards, and room re-designs3
|
|
completed
|
IT Lab Expansion &
H-241 Classroom upgrade
|
Spring 2006
|
Academic Affairs/Students
|
H-241 will be upgraded
with new computers to provide better support for Academic lab use and
student open workstation access
|
Additional machines
will be added to the IT lab to increase capacity. 40 new monitors will be installed
in the IT lab, replacing failing computer monitors2
|
|
completed
|
RF planning for new wireless system
|
Spring 2006
|
Campus
|
Provides information for the
placement of access points for new campus wireless system
|
Enter CADD floorplans
and wall/floor materials data into RF planning tool for bldgs A,C,G,H,J,N,Community
Center for stage one of new wireless implementation3
|
|
completed
|
WebCT Vista / Banner integration test
|
Spring 2006
|
Academic Affairs
|
First step to enabling
real-time data synchronization between WebCT
and Banner
|
Will allow the
generation of course and user data directly from Banner
|
|
completed
|
Student VPN access
|
1/2006
|
Academic Affairs/Students
|
Allow local and distance students
access to vital Library and departmental resources from off-campus and
dormitories
|
Implement new dedicated student VPN
hardware1,2. Determine, document and implement
student VPN application/access process
|
|
completed
|
Bring wireless management switch
online
|
01/2006
|
Campus
|
First step in deploying campus-wide
wireless network access
|
Switch is “brains” of
new campus-wide wireless system
|
|
completed
|
Implement One-Card system for Food
Services
|
02/2006
|
Students/Residents
|
Provides simplified and convenient
access for students to various campus services
|
Includes first-time implementation
of BlackBoard server and installation of card
readers and cabling for readers3
|
|
completed
|
AceWeb Implementation
|
11/2005
|
Extended University
|
Adds fully-automated online course
applications w/ credit card payments for ConEd
|
Add web-based registration with
online credit card processing
|
|
completed
|
Building SL network installation
|
11/2005
|
Students
|
Student competition teams can access
campus network and Internet
|
Complete installation/configuration
of fiber and copper cabling and all electronics and for voice and data in
Student Competition Teams building
|
|
completed
|
SPSU discussion groups server
|
11/2005
|
Campus
|
Allows University Community to
better communicate and share ideas in a secure fashion
|
Installation of new server and
discussion board software and LDAP interface
|
|
completed
|
AceWare Upgrade
|
11/2005
|
Extended University
|
New features/functionality/bug fixes
for ConEd registrations
|
Complete migration of existing ConEd registration server to new software version and
hardware
|
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Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
recruitment video
|
5/15/2006
|
PCB
|
Improved visibility and
enrollment
|
IT to develop a recruitment video
that showcases the PCB department, program, and lab facilities
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