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ITMI Computer Lab Renewal - Modernizing and Upgrading the Lab for Enhanced Learning Experience

This project aims to replace outdated computers, improve the classroom environment, and update software in the ITMI Computer Lab. The objectives include replacing student client computers, servers, and installing a wireless router, all within budget and completed before the Fall semester.

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ITMI Computer Lab Renewal - Modernizing and Upgrading the Lab for Enhanced Learning Experience

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  1. ITMI Computer Lab Renewal GBA 573 Summer 2004 Jeffrey Preston

  2. Project Summary • Replace computers in ITMI Lab located at AWA 221 • Provide state-of-the-art computing for 28 seats • Replace aging servers • Update software • Improve classroom environment ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  3. Problem Statement • Computers in lab are outdated • Student writing surface inadequate • Server software no longer supported • Classroom layout difficult for lectures • Computers running older software ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  4. Project Objectives • Replace student client computers • Replace servers • Install wireless router • Complete prior to Fall semester • Stay within budget ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  5. Project Scope • Justification • USD Business School desires state-of-the-art computer lab • Current computers more than 3 years old • Students do not have desk space • Servers running old operating systems • Students need wireless connection ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  6. Project Characteristics • Computers replaced by Dell OptiPlex desktop computers • Systems will use 17” flat screen monitors ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  7. Product Characteristics • Servers will be replaced by Dell PowerEdge 1750 rack mount servers ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  8. Product Characteristics • Wireless router will be securely installed in server rack • Reuse network cables and power supplies • Reuse routers ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  9. Expected Benefits of Project • Student desk space for note writing and following along with course materials • Students can use latest business software • Servers will run latest operating systems • Rack mounted servers will save lab space • Wireless connection allows students to use personal laptops easily • Flat screen monitors use less energy ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  10. Project Costs ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  11. Measures of Success • New computers running latest software • Desktop for note taking and reading • Computers networked together • Servers allow remote FTP functions • Wireless connection available • Data secure • On time and on budget ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  12. Project Design • Requirement analysis • 28 seat lab • Instructor’s station linked to projector • Desktop space available for students • Students can use FTP for projects • Wireless connection available • Servers securable ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  13. Project Design • Feasibility study • Technical feasibility • Known technology, lab configured, rack in place, wireless router purchased • Economic feasibility • Expenditures approved in USD FY 2004-05 budget • Operational feasibility • Renewed lab used in Fall term: 3 graduate classes taught, undergraduate classes ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  14. Project Design • Risk management • Low risk overall • Known risks • Dell ships late or ships wrong systems • Computers damaged in transit • Servers more difficult to configure than planned • Scheduling conflicts with USD staff • Facilities staff delayed in removing old computers, rewiring projector • Migrating server data problematic ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  15. Project ImplementationWork Breakdown Structure ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  16. Project ImplementationStaffing • Dr. Rebman • USD Facilities Staff • Graduate Assistants • Graduate Students ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

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  19. Testing • All computers and software work • Network operating • Clients • Ftp • Wireless • Servers secure • Computers configured to lab rules ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

  20. Final Analysis • Project deemed success • On time • August 21, 2004 • On budget • Improved instruction • Use of projector, eye contact with students • Improved student productivity • Desk space, latest software, wireless use ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

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