Migrating to AD

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Migrating to AD

• Microsoft
• Active Directory (AD)
• Services

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What is AD?

• AD is a network system from Microsoft.
• It will replace Novell.
• It will allow
• Enhanced security
• Synchronizing of more passwords! ???
• Quicker deployment of software
• Remote assistance for technical problems
• File access from home! ???

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Why AD?

• Simply put management and cost
• 30,000 networked computers in NISD
• 11,000 staff accounts
• 300 campus servers
• 40,000 e-mails per week
• 7,000 wireless access points
• AD makes managing all of the above easier and
  cheaper.

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When AD?

• This summer newly deployed computers will be
  migrated.
• The rest of the migration to AD will possibly
  take place this summer.
• Migration could take 10 days.
• Tech crews will be here daily.
• Convert up to 90 computers per night
• Convert roughly one building/floor/section per
  night
• Schedule TBA

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What do I have to do?

• Before May 1, you must provide Laurie with a
  list of licensed software on your computer (other
  than the standard Office, etc.).
• You must have purchased it with a PO (unless its
  textbook software).
• Free software received at a convention probably
  wont be approved.
• but can be submitted to Laurie ASAP for
  evaluation by Tech Services just in case
• more

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What do I have to do?

• POs and licenses for software purchased after
  2004 are on file w/ Tech Services (but you still
  need to furnish Laurie with your list) (and the
  CDs if you have them).
• If Margie/Vickie doesnt have a copy of the PO
  you need, it might be possible to contact Edward
  Barba in Records.
• Laurie will send you the forms for listing
  software.
• more

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What do I have to do?

• Before May 1st, you must back up all the files on
  your C drive (My Documents, other files, etc.)
  to a CD or flash drive.
• Your H drive can also be used to back up files,
  but please do not put large files such as digital
  pictures or videos there put those on a CD or
  flash drive.
• Need help? Watch this http//www.nisd.net/specsch
  ools/SWFsforCleanUp/EndofYearClean20Up.html

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Reimage Form

• All staff will need to fill out the Reimage form
  and tape to the front of their monitors before
  leaving for the summer or before the migration
  begins.
• See Reimage Form and other AD Info.
• Questions? Call Laurie Hoffman (2433) or
  Mary McBeth (8116)

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How will AD look?

• You will probably see little difference except
  for the login screen being Microsoft instead of
  Novell.
• Student computers will have an auto login.
• All computers will have an update and auto
  shut-down in the late evening (but you have the
  option of canceling if you're still working).