ITMI Computer Lab Renewal

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• ITMI Computer Lab Renewal
• GBA 573 Summer 2004
• Jeffrey Preston

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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

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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• Computers in lab are outdated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

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Project Objectives

• Replace student client computers
• Replace servers
• Install wireless router
• Complete prior to Fall semester
• Stay within budget

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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

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Project Characteristics

• Computers replaced by Dell OptiPlex desktop
  computers
• Systems will use 17 flat screen monitors

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Product Characteristics

• Servers will be replaced by Dell PowerEdge 1750
  rack mount servers

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Product Characteristics

• Wireless router will be securely installed in
  server rack
• Reuse network cables and power supplies
• Reuse routers

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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

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Project Costs
29 Dell Optiplex SX280 client computers 41,942
2 Dell PowerEdge 1750 servers 3,742
Other materials (Cables, power strips, paint) 500
Shipping 3,800
Installation setup (Labor) 6,812
Contingency 5,000
Projected cost of project 61,796
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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

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Project Design

• Requirement analysis
• 28 seat lab
• Instructors station linked to projector
• Desktop space available for students
• Students can use FTP for projects
• Wireless connection available
• Servers securable

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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

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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

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Project ImplementationWork Breakdown Structure
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Project ImplementationStaffing

• Dr. Rebman
• USD Facilities Staff
• Graduate Assistants
• Graduate Students

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Testing

• All computers and software work
• Network operating
• Clients
• Ftp
• Wireless
• Servers secure
• Computers configured to lab rules

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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