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Keeping All The Plates Spinning
Technology Support Options
at the District Level
  • Hancock County Schools
  • Lou Casini, Technology Coordinator
  • Lucas Flati, Network Consultant
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Keeping All The Plates Spinning
Technology Support Options
at the District Level
  • Hancock County Schools
  • Lou Casini, Technology Coordinator
  • Lucas Flati, Network Consultant
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Support? 
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Support!
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Support? 
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Support!
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Support? 
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Support!
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Supported Areas
  • WVEIS (Administration/Data Management)
  • LAN Design, Implementation & Maintenance
  • Hardware Installation/Maintenance/Upgrade
  • Software Installation, Upgrades, License Verification, Patch Management
  • Security (surveillance, ID Badges)
  • Training
    • Administrative
    • Curriculum Related
    • Support Personnel

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Hancock County Schools
Technology Staff
  • Technology Coordinator
  • Network Consultant/Assistant to the Coordinator
  • School Technology Representatives
    • Building Technology Contacts in Each School (Stipend Provided)
    • Elementary School Computer Lab Resource Teachers
    • (New this year)
  • WVEIS Technician
    • Larry Green, RESA 6
  • RESA 6 WVEIS Support
    • David Palmer, Ronda Kouski,
  • RESA 6 Network Support
    • Eric Petrucci (state), Eric Schoenian
  • State Support Resources
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Hardware/Software Support
  • Support via our website http://www.hancockschools.org/tech_support.html
  • Options include:
    • PDF Online Support Request Form to email or print
    • Email Request Form
    • Live Support Link via GoToAssist
      • from Citrix Systems
  • GoToMyPC
    • Accounts installed for Secretaries using ISAC
  • Server Management via Microsoft Terminal Services
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Altiris Deployment Solution
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Altiris Deployment Solution
  • Single deployment solution for desktops, servers, notebooks, and handhelds
  • Secure management features from unauthorized personnel
  • Provides tools for hands-free migration
  • Support for Intel’s Wired for Management specifications
    • including PXE and Wake on LAN.
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Altiris Deployment Solution
  • Suite of Programs
    • RapidInstall
      • Installation of software, Updates, Service Packs, and configuration changes to PC’s
    • RapiDeploy
      • PC Cloning and Image Creation
    • PC Transplant Pro
      • Gathers user data into a single package

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Altiris Deployment Solution
  • Mass Deploy Operating Systems
    • Assign Unique Security ID’s (SIDS)
    • Configure User Information
    • Configure Network Settings
    • Individual OS licenses can be used for each machine
  • Deploy Installation Packages
    • User Specific Software
    • Department Specific Software
    • Security Patches
    • Service Packs

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Altiris Deployment Solution
  • Events can affect individual computers or groups of computers.
  • Schedule events to occur instantly or overnight
  • Events can be saved and reused as needed
  • Events can be rolled back in the event that it does not work properly



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Altiris Deployment Solution


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Altiris Deployment Solution
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Altiris Deployment Solution


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Altiris Deployment Solution
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Backup Protocol
  • Three level backups of all critical data to network storage appliances
    • SNAP Servers at each school location
    • Monday Backup overwritten on Wednesday
    • Tuesday Backup overwritten on Thursday
    • Friday Backup overwritten on Friday
    • GradeQuick Data Backup to Central Office via FTP will resume when firewall permits.
    • Snap Servers also host school web sites.
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Software in Use
  • Administrative
    • Jackson Software GradeQuick v.9
    • Edline
    • Coursewhere Staff Development Management (from Solutionwhere, Inc
      • Hancock County Staff Development Site
    • Adobe Acrobat Professional (v.6.0)
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • IBM Client Access for WVEIS
    • AESOP Substitute Callout System
    • Edulog Transportation Management Software
    • IEP 2000
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WVEIS Data Integration
  • Making Data User Friendly
    • “AODBC” (Almost ODBC)
    • Integrating Data using Office components
      • Microsoft Excel
        • Generating Network User Lists from WVEIS Data
          • Students & Staff
      • Microsoft Access
        • Utilize LINKED FILES to develop School Database
        • Update Linked Files Daily
        • Use to print Lunch Cards, ID Badges, Mail Merges, Bus Lists, Mailing Labels, Custom Reports, etc.
    • WVEIS Add-on Programs, Download to PC/Network
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WVEIS Data Integration
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WVEIS Data Integration
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WVEIS Data Integration
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WVEIS Data Integration
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WVEIS Data Integration
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Software in Use
  • Curriculum
    • Compass Software
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Macromedia Studio MX Suite
    • Autocad
    • Course related software
    • Bridges
    • Follett Library Management
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"Hancock County Schools Technology Office"
  • Hancock County Schools Technology Office
  • Lou Casini, Technology Coordinator, lcasini@access.k12.wv.us
  • Lucas Flati, Network Consultant, lflati@access.k12.wv.us
  • 304-564-3411 Option 7
  • www.hancockschools.org