achieving more with less volume i: infrastructure gethin nichols [email protected]
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A long time in politics
• From “future technologies” to “austerity”...• Budget freedom– The more you can squeeze from your ICT
budget leaves more money elsewhere
• Impact on Education– Costs increasingly scrutinised– Reduction in investment in certain areas– New builds less likely, refurbishment key
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Relieving budget pressure
• Go green• Print management• Planning a more efficient network• Make do and mend• Thin clients and personal devices• Learning Platforms• Leasing
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Going GREEN
• Many of us have been hugging trees since before we had to go all austere
• Increase in ICT kit has resulted in an additional energy (and cost) burden
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• A whole-school utility that is designed to monitor your energy usage in school
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• Monitors and report on all aspect of energy use, tracked via the web
• Carbon Trust endorsed (=100% tax relief*)• Potentially large cost savings to be made
* In Year 1
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John O’Gaunt School
• Using RM Utileyes for less than a year• Annual savings of £16,700 expected• Much improved green credentials– Committed to the 10:10 project– In excess of 10% of total energy cost saved– Energy Rating moving from D to B
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Projector Management
• Networked projectors becoming standard– Wireless or Wired installs
• System Alerts & Monitoring– Over heating– Errors– Lamp life
• Scheduling– Cost Savings
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Print Management
• Different levels of cost savings– Changing your printer settings– Printer credits– Enterprise Print
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Print Management
• Printer Settings– Keep up to date with latest drivers– Print Quality– Duplex Printing
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Print Management
• Printer credits– Community Connect 3 and 4 allow you to set
printer credit quotas for your users. • Allocates users a printer credit quota• Set a “page cost” on your printers• Auto-allocation strategies can be applied
– In CC4 you can modify auto-allocation so you can set a daily allowance for your users.
– Other generic printer credit software
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Print Management
• Enterprise Print Solutions– One set price for printers, toners and
maintenance– Can drastically reduce Total Cost of Ownership– Set up rules to manage costs– “Follow me” printing
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HardwareServers
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Servers
• The heart of your network • Storage that is often the driver behind
adding more servers to your network– It’s estimated that storage requirements in a
school is expected to grow by 75% over the next 3 years
• This leaves you with a choice in terms of your network strategy
Hardware:
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• Option I: Carry on adding Servers– Do you need the extra processing capacity?– There are disadvantages:
• Increased running costs• More technical management time• Increased complexity• Server room capacity
ServersHardware:
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• The successor to the RM Serv– Super quiet• Just 20 decibels• Liquid cooling efficiency
– Designed for classroom/office– High Performance drives – Internal RDX backup drive – Roughly 58% of standard server energy use– Supports up to 50 CC3 clients
RM DualServ eXL
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• Option II: Centralise your Storage– Network Attached Storage Devices (NAS)• Store large files on a centralised storage area• Same associated cons as adding an additional
server such as Domain Controller
ServersHardware:
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• Option II: Centralise your Storage– Storage Area Network (SAN) Devices• Reduce Downtime• Increase Performance• Utilise Space More Efficiently • Easy Transition• Prevent Bottlenecks• Increase Attainment• SAN means less downtime
ServersHardware:
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• Option II: Centralise your Storage– Virtualisation
ServersHardware:
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• Option II: Centralise your Storage– Virtualisation– Fewer physical servers means further cost
savings• Less ongoing hardware outlay• Fewer support contracts• Less energy used• Less physical space needed for housing
ServersHardware:
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HardwareComputers
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• Maintaining what you’ve got– Defrag– Clean– Update
• Notebook batteries– Calibrate– Charging Cycles
ComputersHardware:
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• Hardware Audit– Automated (as on CC4) or Manual lists– Upgrade existing hardware• Memory• CPU• Network cards
– Redeploying computers based on use– Purchase more sustainable kit
ComputersHardware:
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• Designed specifically for education• Fully configurable– High powered fully featured to “Essentials”
• Environmentally friendly– Recycled plastic– Eco mode– Reusable screen– Energy efficient power supply
•Carry handle•Height-adjustable Screen•Secure height lock•Spaced, front-facing USB ports •Base unit rotation rollers•Control settings access•Integrated card reader option•Security features
•Carry handle•Height-adjustable Screen•Secure height lock•Spaced, front-facing USB ports •Base unit rotation rollers•Control settings access•Integrated card reader option•Security features
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• Thin Clients & Terminal Servers– Utilising underpowered machines– Buying specialist Thin Clients• Cheaper• Greener• Longer life
ComputersHardware:
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• RM ThinClient– Locked down client software
interface removing risk of student disruption
– CC4 Anywhere compatible – Display streamed video without
noticeable frame loss – Easy setup and deployment – Support multiple screen sizes and
multiple outputs
ComputersHardware:
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• RM ThinClient– Easy-to-use management software – Performance to be equivalent to using an
entry-level PC running dedicated OS – Smaller form factor than RM miniPC – Robust fascia – Mounting options including PSU
and cable management
ComputersHardware:
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HardwarePersonal Devices
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• Installed on the prospective user’s device
• Ensures conditions before user log-on– Anti-virus up to date– Microsoft Updates enabled
• Can display an AUP at log-on
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• Enables teachers and learners to work from any place using their own devices whenever they need to – Use mobile devices on your network via a
3G or wireless connection – Users can log in and work from home,
using an iMac, iPad or an RM miniBook
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• Lets people use networked software, even if it's not installed on their device
• Manage your network on the move from a portable device like an iPhone
• Provide a more sustainable approach to ICT using thin client technology
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• Online Homework• Goal Setting• Progress Checking• Activities, Blogs, Wikis• Newsletters• Uploading resources (not printing them!)• Checking Attendance• Supporting Evidence• Comments, and contributions
Learning Platforms
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• Total solutions can be chosen based on what is most suitable and not just what budget dictates
• Pay for resources as they are used, not in advance
• Easier budgeting• Efficient acquisition and planning• Conserve working capital
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• Technology refresh options allowing you to add new equipment to a lease during the term
• Our educational focus enables us to provide solutions appropriate to you
• View your lease and it's terms online• Fair and transparent contract• Flexibility - you are in control
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Conclusion
• Becta may have gone, but....• Infrastructure Strategy should look at:• What can be retained, and how?• What measures will increase sustainability?• What can save me costs in the long run?• Lowering the total cost of ownership
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Conclusion
Source: Microsoft – UK Schools Blog
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Conclusion
• Even if a proportion of these savings can be made, it can have a huge impact
• Not to mention the other possibilities we have explored in this (and the next) session