USDA Common Computing Environment

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USDA Common Computing Environment
CCE Project Update
NRCS National IT Seminar September 17-19, 2002
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CCE Project Objectives

• Establish a Consistent, Common and Compatible
  Information Technology Infrastructure Solution
• Support the Service Center Physical and
  Organizational Makeup
• Advance the Business of the Service Center
  Agencies and their Partners
• Meet Current Needs and have the Flexibility to
  Adapt to Future Needs

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CCE Vision

• Common Communications
• Common Computer Systems
• Single Service Center Platform
• Common IT Funding and Investments
• Common IT Support
• Common Office Automation Administrative Tools

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CCE Architecture Vision
Internet
State/Regional Support
USDA Service Center
Electronic Access Web Farms
Application Servers
Network Server
Desktops
Laptops
IT Business Support Staff
National Computer Centers
Peripherals
GIS Data Server
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CCE Project Accomplishments

• Purchased and Deployed 46,221 Workstations
• Purchased and Deployed over 10,000 Printers
• Acquired Enterprise License for Microsoft
  Operating System and Office Products
• Acquired Enterprise License and Support for ESRI
  ArcGIS Software
• Purchased 2992 Network Servers with Exchange
  email and Enterprise Management Software
• Acquired Enterprise Licenses for Server Software
• Acquisition of Digital Cameras and GPS Units

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Recent Project Activities

• All 2992 Compaq Network Servers Delivered and
  Installed by Government Staff and Contractor
• Over 10,000 Workstations Delivered and Installed
• Implementing Firewall Protection for Service
  Center Network at Access Points
• Promoted 2700 (99 ) Servers and Migrated over
  27,000 (70 ) Workstations to Active Directory
• Designing Email and Enterprise Management
  Solutions (Exchange, SMS, MOM)
• Piloting Migration to Windows XP for Workstations
• Training for State IT Staffs Underway

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Ongoing Support Activities

• Software Certification
• Testing, Approval, and Distribution
• National Help Desk
• Regional Response to Requests for Assistance
• Warranty Support for Hardware and Software
• Regular Teleconferences with State IT Staff
• Collection and Consolidation of Agency Needs for
  Equipment, Software, and Services
• Architecture Planning for Future

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Planned Activities

• Implement Common Email System
• Deliver Training to IT Staffs and Users
• Design and Implement Windows and Office XP
  Migration for all Workstations
• Complete Large Office Design and Implementation
• Provide Application Services for Service Centers
  and Acquire Hardware and Software
• Implement Telecommunications Upgrades
• Upgrade Workstations Purchased in FY 1998
• Acquire Mobile Data Collection Devices and
  Additional Peripherals to Improve Efficiency