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Expanding and Improving the Technical Infrastructure of the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children. Project Advisor Whit Smith Group Members - Taylor Kulp - Stephen Nowell - Brittany Stewart - Andrew Wallace. Tuesday, December 9 th , 2008. Technical Repairs and Improvements.
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Expanding and Improving the Technical Infrastructure of theAtlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children Project Advisor Whit Smith Group Members - Taylor Kulp - Stephen Nowell - Brittany Stewart - Andrew Wallace Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Technical Repairs and Improvements A lot of stuff . . .
Four Main Project Objectives Developing Shelter Security Upgrading Local Network Enhancing Website Functionality Researching Development Software
Developing Shelter Security Set up new monitoring station. Implement photo ID badge system and print center.
Applications Computer Network Internet Active Directory Information Technology as a House
Domain Controller Backup Server iomega REV Computers User Data Protection
Computer Replacement in Under an Hour Backup Server WDS Image BROKEN USELESS READY
Previous Website • Limited graphic appeal • No donation capability • Only provided an overview of the shelter
Updated Website www.atlantadayshelter.org
Development Software • Tested each of the four software packages • GiftWorks • Lacks Customization • Not as robust as the other software packages • eTapestry • Hidden costs • Decided against an online software package • Exceed! • Report generator lacks customization • Thank you note generator is difficult to use • DonorPerfect • Most robust and customiziable • Additional support and training options available • DonorPerfect is the best choice for the Shelter
Modify Client Database to include security information Expand ID photo badges to guest and all volunteers Set up donation station Implement volunteer sign-in station at the guard's desk Further enhance Active Directory and complete image development Deploy Windows Image and implement centralized Secure data storage Set up dummy cameras on the exterior of building Repair two teen lab computers Move printers onto print server for network printing Add volunteer management software to website Deploy development software Upgrade two front desk computers and main job counseling computer Update WDS server to be compatible with wider variety of hardware Remove obsolete computer components from storage room Implement switch management Map out shelters Ethernet cable network Purchase and configure backup domain controller Implement stronger passwords Setup password administration Switch to USB flash drives Future Work