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Technology Growth and Networking Infrastructure at Roundup Public Schools (1999-2013)

This report outlines the technology evolution at Roundup Public Schools from 1999 to 2013, highlighting the increase in computer and printer resources, networking capabilities, and user support ratios. By March 2004, the district had integrated 290 computers and 89 printers, establishing three local area networks with robust security measures. The infrastructure supports varied operating systems and hardware, presenting challenges in software deployment and user administration. Looking forward, trends include fiber connections, BYOD initiatives, and cloud-based programs, with considerations for server advancements.

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Technology Growth and Networking Infrastructure at Roundup Public Schools (1999-2013)

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  1. Technology in Roundup Public Schools 1999-2013

  2. 1999 Approximately 50 to 60 total computers and 30 printers in the District iMac Plus--High School library, 10 to 12 Apple machines-- High School 15 Apple machines --Elementary 2 PC’s--Business office 10 PC’s in Business classroom--HS

  3. First Purchase with Grant

  4. Equipment in Use March 1, 2004 Networking 48 Hubs and Switches, 3 Sonicwall 100 Pro Firewall, Server, Filters, 3 DSL Routers 8 Power Supplies,8 Combiners, 7.5 to 8 miles of network cable (CAT 5 cable, RJ 45 connecters) 3 complete Local Area Networks (LAN), 3 DSL connections Total Network Devices---73 Computers 65 iMacs, 22 eMacs, 22 G3 Macs, 39 Older Macs, 113 PC Based Computers 14 Mac Laptops, 10 PC Laptops, 4 Mac Servers, 1 PC Server Total Computers in Service 1/1/04-----290 Printers 27 Network Printers, 62 Individual Printers Total Printers in Use ------------89

  5. Computers and classroom equipment CentralJR/SR High CC Colony Total Teacher iMacs 24 25 21 52 Teacher PC 0 145 19 Teacher PC Laptop 5 19 5 24 Student iMacs 94 2706 127 Student PC 14 93 0 107 Student PC Laptops 531650 218 Projectors 21272 48 Document Cameras 1920 39 B&W Printer 111821 32 Color Printer 910221 Classroom items Total Computers—547 Total other--130 Teacher Station/Classroom iMac, Doc Camera, Projector

  6. Networking Colony Central School Junior/Senior High School Community Center

  7. Users to Tech support ratio 60:1 is standard ratio OS & Hardware Standards More than one OS and different hardware standards Drop to 45:1 ( Windows XP,7, Server 03 and 08, Mac OS X.4, X.5, X.6) (Tablets, laptops, touch screens, Desktops) Complexity of Environment needs to be considered Wireless AP, Wireless Radios, POE 1 gig switches, Watchguard firewall Do users have Local Admin rights Restrict local admin rights +5 to 1 Power users have Admin Rights +5 to 1 can cause more issues How much Software Deployment is there (Constant changes in present software and additions?) What are the Technology Trends in the environment ( more and more complex, 1 to 1, BYOD, fiber, VPN, redundancy ) Is Cloning used to setup machines +15 to 1

  8. Coming Trends for Roundup Public Schools Fiber Connections to internet Redundancy between buildings over Fiber and Wireless Online testing BYOD 1 to 1 Cloud based programs With air conditioner installed in Tech Room (back of 21) We can look at Blade servers and think about combining and changing server setup as needed.

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