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Computer Booking Access Management
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Agenda

• Introduction
• Introduction to MyPC
• Live MyPC demonstration
• MyPC Summary

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Computer Access Issues
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Architecture

• Everything is in a grid
• How that grid is configured is up to you
• Grid is
• Computers
• Locations
• Users
• Time
• All controlled via policies you create on the
  server
• Real time access and control to clients
• Web based to control the server

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Architecture

• Network
• Windows AD
• Novell
• RM Networks
• Clients
• Windows XP/2000 (Vista in development)
• Mac (10.4)
• Windows Terminal Server 2000/2003

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Architecture

• Client/Server
• Client controls the sessions
• Instant update of settings to client if changes
  made at the server
• Constant communication between client/server
• TCP port 33334
• Client RAM usage
• Client process 35Mb, Client Session process 30Mb
• Disk space lt 10Mb
• Server usage
• AAA service 22Mb
• MyPC 24Mb
• SQL variable
• All configuration occurs via web browser, however
  can be accessed via SQL if required.

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Functionality

• Flexible Booking Options Run your locations how
  you want them.
• User and Location Policies Superior control of
  both users and resources.
• Comprehensive Reports Via your browser and in
  CSV XML format.
• True Multi-Site Support Centralised Database
  Web-Based Admin
• Multi-Lingual Support
• Different Levels of Administrator Access
• Dynamic Activity View Spreadsheet look and feel
• Advanced Banned User Management
• Remotely reboot, shutdown, logoff and send
  messages to computers
• Wake-On-LAN automatically start-up computers
• User Surveillance iSPY
• Corporate branding and custom text

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Booking Methods

• Walk-up Users access idle computers.
• Users book in advance Users book in advance via
  kiosks or during sessions.
• Users book via the Internet / Intranet Web-based
  booking allows for access from anywhere.
• Staff book for users Staff can solely /
  occasionally make bookings for users.
• Staff make block bookings Staff can block book
  any number of computers in a location for class
  or group usage. Block bookings can be
  password-protected.
• Combination of the above? MyPCs extreme
  flexibility allows your organisation to mix and
  match any combination of the above from location
  to location.

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Walk-Up Usage
MyPC allows users to access computers that have
not been booked in-between sessions. There is no
need to book an available computer. User Group
and Location policies still apply.
Available PC
Booked
In Use
Booked
Student Computers
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Users Book in Advance
MyPC can create a self-service computer booking
system whereby users book computers via a web
browser which can be conveniently located on
kiosk terminals for easy access. Kiosks are
optional and are ideal for larger sites and can
reside on other computers such as WebOPACs
MyPC Web Kiosk
Student Computers
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Users Book via the Internet / Intranet
MyPC allows users to book computers from home,
work or elsewhere using the Internet and a
standard web browser. Users can also book their
next session whilst using a MyPC controlled
computer.
Student Computers
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Staff Book for User
MyPC staff can always book on the behalf of
users. MyPC can restrict access to computers so
only staff may make bookings.
Student Computers
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Block Bookings
MyPC allows staff to block book computers for
classes. Staff can book further in advance than
students ensuring their bookings get preference.
Banned users may use computers as part of a block
booking if required.
Student Computers
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MyPC on Client Computers
Customisable with your colours and graphics
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MyPC on the Client Computers
MyPC Does Not Replace Your Network Logon!
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Messaging
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Proof Live Demonstration
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Summary

• Flexible Booking Options Run your system how
  you want it.
• User and Location Policies Superior control of
  both users resources.
• Comprehensive Reports Access information that
  would be otherwise unknown.
• Ease of use Simple Booking Interface and
  Web-Based Administration.
• Powerful Control
• Messaging, remote log off, shutdown and reboot
• Wake-On-LAN
• End-user surveillance - iSPY
• Support for industry standard network operating
  systems - AD/Novell/RM
• Does not replace your existing logon system.
• Advanced user control
• Multilingual Support
• Centralised Database and Web Booking as standard!

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Requirements

• Minimum Server Requirements
• PIII CPU or better
• 1 GB RAM or better
• 8 GB Free Hard Disk Space (Preferably Mirrored
  for Redundancy)
• Windows 2000 / 2003 /2008 Server
• MSDE 2000A / MS SQL 2000 / 2005 (including
  Express Edition)
• IIS
• .NET Framework 2.0
• No need to dedicate a server, however many sites
  prefer to do this.
• Client Computer Requirements
• Windows 2000 / XP Professional (Vista in
  development)
• Windows Terminal Server 2000/2003
• Mac OSX 10.4
• Staff Computer Requirements
• IE 6 / Firefox 1.5 or higher
• Sun Java (where iSPY has been implemented).
• All software included on installation CD.

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Installing
CD Installer screenshot
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Documentation

• Setup Installation Guide 65 pages
• Reference Guide 146 pages
• Day to Day Usage Guide 78 pages
• Mac Install Guide - 26 pages
• Silent Client Install Guide 5 pages
• Easy, step by step instructions with many
  screenshots, guiding you on each step.

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Thank you
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Email from Mark follow up

• Hi Colin,Thank you for the time given for the
  MyPC presentation. Attached is thepowerpoint
  presentation (minus the pricing).There were 2
  questions in the presentation.Below are the
  answers.-------------------------Can Extend
  Can Extend controls whether or not the user is
  offered an option to extendtheir session if the
  computer they are using is not booked for another
  userafter their current session. Setting Can
  Extend to "Yes" means that users will be offered
  extensions.Leaving Can Extend set to "No"
  (default value) means that no extension willever
  be offered. Clicking on the arrow will display
  the two choices. If Can Extend is set to
  "Yes", the user will be offered a session
  extensionat the time their level 1 warning is
  due (see below). If they do not acceptthe
  extension they will be asked again at the level 2
  warning.  If theyaccept the extension, their
  session will be extended, subject to
  thefollowing rules. 1. For the time specified
  in "Maximum Extend Time" (see below). 2. Until
  the next advanced booking scheduled on the
  computer, if that isbefore the Maximum Extend
  Time rule comes into force. Please note that
  the extend session feature can potentially allow
  users touse computers for longer than their
  Group Policy allows. The extension granted will
  never be more than the "Maximum Extended Time".
  Please note that a user may ask a TA/NTA logged
  into the MyPC Booking Pageto extend their
  session. The Maximum Extended Time setting, or
  the usersMaximum Daily Time setting do not
  restrict sessions extended by a TAs/NTAs.

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Email cont.

• --------------------------How to manage No
  ShowsLogon Wait Time Logon Wait Time
  specifies how long a computer will wait for a
  user to log onto an advanced booking. The
  default is 10 minutes. For example, if an
  advanced booking is scheduled to start at 1000,
  thereservation will be held on the computer
  until 1010. If the user does notlog on by
  1010, the reservation will be cancelled and
  logged by MyPC as aNo Show. You can alter the
  Logon Wait Time by specifying a new value.
  ------------------------------Best
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