Summer 2006 IT Conference

From AgriLife WIki

The following topics were suggested in an earlier survey of Ag IT Support professionals for potential inclusion in the agenda for the August 17, 2006 Ag IT Support Conference. Please edit these as needed, or add new ideas that you may have.

1. How to build a wireless network that is up to par with A&M policies & procedures. What problem should we expect from the new version of Windows office ’07 and Vista. What can we do about the Urban County Server…it’s a relic and needs to be replaced. Although we are using Symantec and Novell, what better alternatives are out there and should we be using thinking about switching.
2. Centralized Management (i.e. Active Directory / Novell Zenworks)
3. How Linux servers will be handled since Paul Sittler's death (I have two Linux Boxes). Who can I call for Linux issues?
4. Discussion on what would be good solutions to backup media issues to meet audit needs (i.e., we have backup tapes, where to store them; where to place backup servers, another building, off-campus, etc.)
5. Cold Fusion; MySqL database;
6. Producer
7. Discussion of what services can be turned off on Windows servers. It would be good to hear a discussion of what the essential services do, as well.
8. Update on Security Rules (esp. password rotation)
9. Info about single Ag Program directory -
10. Status on CMS
11. Roundtable on Workstation support - what problems are you seeing, how can we share info . .
12. Vista demo
13. Collaboration User privilege/access
14. Backup problems and solutions
15. Printer setup on ipp wireless system IP's - dhcp table
16. Wireless Technology (high gain/distance)
17. Demo on new Microsoft OS
18. Office 2007
19. Workstation repairs without reformatting
20. More info on how we can better live with the new DIR rules and auditors.
21. Campus network plans, campus DNS, classroom VPN on non-dept drops, site-wide software
22. Desktop management, thin client architecture
23. How to use group permissions effectively with Server 2000/2003 (even for peer-to-peer sharing of folders and printers via 2000 or XP for that matter) for allowing access to directories either through sharing and uploading files to.