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Server-Based Computing
The Issues:
- District networks not growing significantly
- Most of the budget earmarked for replacement PC’s and
technical support
- 20% per year for replacement hardware
- 1 engineer for every 400 machines
- More complexity: Security (viruses/worms, peer to peer
downloads, spam, etc.)
- Fewer software updates - requires installing software on
every hard drive
Server-Based Computing Benefits:
- Extends the life of existing hardware
- Reduces the cost of replacing hardware
- Reduces the cost of technical support
- Remote access made easy
- Uniform versions of software
- Easier deployment of software
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Server-Based Computing becomes a Reality
Last year, the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center piloted
server-based computing, also known as thin client computing, in
five school districts. This new computing model is designed to help
schools reduce their spending on new computers and related support
services by allowing them to run the latest software on old hardware;
thus reducing the amount of money spent on replacing outdated computers.
Server-based computing also promotes the home - school connection,
making it easy for any administrator, teacher or student to utilize
school resources from home. By the fall of 2002, the RIC will have
implemented this innovative computing model in nine districts. The
LHRIC views server-based computing as an effective way for districts
to reduce their "total cost of ownership" and a key technology
necessary to evolve to a one computer per student model in the future.
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