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OPMIS Officer Programs Management Information System 2001

Learn about the history, objectives, and technology upgrade plans for OPMIS, a decision support tool for CNET headquarters. Find out why an upgrade is necessary and the benefits of a server-based approach. Contact points provided.

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OPMIS Officer Programs Management Information System 2001

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  1. OPMIS OFFICER PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM2001 PCO/PXO Conference

  2. OPMIS – a brief history • Current version implemented in ’92 • Purpose • Collector of management information for CNET • Headquarters decision support tool • Does not focus on Unit IT needs • Developed using MS DOS Oracle

  3. OPMIS Objectives • Redesign current DOS Oracle application • Eliminate redundant development by NROTC Units • Develop WEB accessible application where possible • Better address the needs of the customer • Use server based architecture to reduce PC support requirements

  4. Why Upgrade OPMIS? • Oracle DOS version not supported • Requires re-boot from Windows • Lacks integration • To the desktop (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) • To the WEB • Forces Unit application development • Single user access • Does not address Unit requirements

  5. Technology Upgrade Plans • Better address Unit requirements • Implement Unit intranets • Use/augment Unit LAN infrastructure • Use WEB where possible • Integrate desktop & database • Word forms, recruiting letters, etc.

  6. NROTC Unit Strategy • Server at Each NROTC Unit • Running Microsoft NT Terminal Server • CITRIX Metaframe as required • Microsoft Office Products • Access by All Staff Members • Consortium Access from Member Units • Headquarters Requirements as a By-product

  7. Why a Server Based Approach? • Application maintained at server not client • Reduces remote support/trouble desk requirements • Changes passed to 70 servers vice 800 PC’s • Compatibility with existing unit LANS • Novell, Unix, NT, Apple Talk, etc. • Extremely low communication bandwidth • Only passes key clicks, mouse movements and screen paints

  8. OPMIS Server Deployment • On-going through September 2001 • Dollars for deployment expire Oct 2001 • CIO desire to deploy prior to NMCI • Virtual Private Network (VPN) at each unit • Allows access to NMCI without impacting EDU requirements • Will require involvement by university network administration

  9. CURRENT INITIATIVES • OPMIS Technology Upgrade • Headquarters Selection/Placement – done • Summer Cruise – done • Student administration • Prototype to CNET staff – Sept. 01 • Prototype to NROTC Units – Oct. 01 • Site Integration testing – Nov. 01 • Phased implementation – Dec. 01 • NROTC Unit requirements

  10. Points of Contact • Connie Thomsen • (850) 452-1001 ext 1341 DSN 922-1001 • connie.thomsen@cnet.navy.mil • Charlie Odom (Technical Support) • (850) 452-1001 ext 1238 DSN 922-1001 • charlie.odom@cnet.navy.mil • Code 612 (OPMIS Questions) • (850) 452-1001 ext 1343

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