The Livingston Parish computers were reliably configured to the specifications of the board. Results As a result of the terminal server implementation, all business labs are now standardized on software and Dell hardware. Dell's ability to custom manufacture each system to Livingston Parish specifications prior to installation made the process of integrating new hardware into the labs more efficient. According to Livingston Parish, by using Dell's Custom Factory Integration Service, as well as a terminal server environment, the parish saved approximately two hours of software installation time for every PC in the business labs. Livingston Parish no longer needs to send technicians to schools to set up computers and install programs.
Parish teachers can take the computers out of the box, ready to connect to the network.
In the future, Livingston Parish plans to connect all schools within the parish system to a terminal server and eventually manage all software from a central office. Looking ahead, Dell will be the technology provider of choice for the Livingston Parish Schools. For customers of the 50 United States only.