This represents improved networks to classrooms with cutting edge, state of the art technology that many schools could not otherwise be accomplished due to financial restrictions. Russ Selken encouraged districts to contact him to discuss their needs for growth-funding, liabilities, overhead and ongoing maintenance of switches, routers, bug fixes, Y2K fixes and troubleshooting. Since the last meeting, the network map shows a completely different configuration. Over 40 T-1 lines were installed to schools all over the county. The results are more reliability and dependable speed.
Quality of service is up, and the network traffic is easier to manage with built-in redundancy.
ISDN lines used formally have remained in place at some sites and serve as back-ups. Several districts experienced complete re-cabling for their LANs as a result of the upgrades. Gandalf is not compliant, but not fatal with available workarounds. BEN server used for e-mail is upgraded and problems are not anticipated. Dr. Funk asked whether Dennis s time required on the WAN is being monitored.