|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The high-availability NT server configuration is comprised of three servers. A primary domain server, backup domain server, and an application/authentication server for the NCAR Director's Office. This configuration and redundancy allows continued high availability of service to Wintel clients across various sub-nets.
The primary services provided by the SCD NT environment were expanded during FY1998 to include the following:
Configuration and testing is underway for further expansion of the Wintel-based system services. During FY1999, the NT servers and services will be expanded to provide:
The insertion of Wintel systems and services into SCD represents a strong movement from standalone desktop systems to a high-availability server/client-based environment as well as an attempt to standardize administrative computing within the division. This has not only helped the administrative duties provided by SCD staff members, but allowed some streamlining of system administration duties performed by OSG staff.
Wintel systems are expected to allow for systematic growth of centralized administration in the future. Additionally, a number of traditionally UNIX-based divisional/departmental services and activities, such as electronic mail, are expected to be fully supported on NT platforms. SCD plans to evaluate the relative merits of these advancements and take advantage of them where appropriate and cost-effective.
Also during FY1998, OSG established a "stock" software configuration, comprised of a suite of office productivity tools for new Wintel desktops and laptops to help create a unified office work environment. This uniformity will help in the exchange of information and data between departments throughout NCAR, not just SCD.
OSG expects that as the use and number of Wintel systems expand throughout all of NCAR, a greater opportunity will be created for establishing a cohesive work environment. This should further accelerate interdepartmental collaborations and user productivity.
|
|
|
|
|
|