The dual 400 MHz machine will support individual user file space, and the email server. The dual 300 MHz machine will be used for fire wall and proxy services, DHCP, and primary Domain Name Services. Other network services will be distributed and replicated between the machines for backup and performance. We are also approaching the limits on available software licenses for a variety of products. License costs are increasing as individuals have more computers to support.
Many individual are now have a machine at work, a machine at home and possibly a laptop also.
Increasing numbers of temporary and permanent staff with computer access needs have also strained our available licenses for email and other software products. This budget request includes backup tapes for archiving and worn tapes, cleaning tapes, minor maintenance and repair items, tools, training supplies, and other miscellaneous Computer Services expenses. I anticipate that the two new machines will go to Computer Services personal with there current machines being moved to the Computer Lab for general use. Currently the the Computer Lab has one available 450MHz Pentium III and one 100MHz machine available on loan from the Regional Office.