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OIT Technology Meeting - December 2006

Announcements

Joe Sanders, OIT, and Dave Souren, NBCS
The Computer Repair operation will remain open instead of closing at the end of the semester when the Computer Store closes. There was a lot of feedback from the community supporting the repair operation. There is an increase in the rates as well as some other changes made to the operation to make it feasible to keep it open. They will continue to offer the same services, including warranty repair work for Apple computers, IBM computers, Dell computers and printers, and HP/Compaq computers and printers. Additionally, they will continue to sell the Liebert power products, as well as typical upgrade/replacement parts, hard drives, memory, video cards, etc. Their rates and other offerings are advertised on their website.

Beth Binde, IPS
IPS is considering several options for a training class in the spring. They're looking for feedback from the community, so they have posted an online survey. All are encouraged to fill out the survey.

Ed Humphrey, CSS
During the recent upgrades to the CSS NetApp equipment, they ran into some problems that forced them to back out from part of the upgrade. They have rescheduled that part of the upgrade for the early morning hours (3:00 AM) on January 9, 2007. Official announcements to the technical lists and general public will be made as the date nears.

Susan Schwerdt, MSSG
The SPSS contract has been renewed for another year. Networking will also be available, though the details are still being worked out. If anyone is currently using SPSS Networking, please contact software@mssg.rutgers.edu

Microsoft Vista volume licensing is still unclear. MSSG is still working with MS to get it clarified, and will inform everyone once the details are settled. Also, Microsoft Office 2007 is now available.

Bruce Rights, IPS
A large scale shredding event is coming up the first two weeks of February 2007. A commercial shredding company will have their truck on campus to destroy many types of media, paper, CD/DVD, floppy disks, etc. To participate, you must register in advance. Details, including registration information, are available from REHS. Information on records management is available from the Rutgers University Libraries.

Mary Ann Chianelli, MSSG
OIRT is hosting a "Technology Showcase" at their offices in ASB Annex I (Busch) on December 13, 2006 from 1:00-5:00 PM. The event is meant as a showcase for some innovative tech trends. Refreshments will be served. Please register in advance if you plan to attend.

Presentations

IMCS Data Storage and Backup
Adam Porter, IMCS
Adam Porter of the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences gave a presentation showing some of the history of their data storage needs and how they got to where they are now. Adam's presentation is available as a PDF.

SAS' Report View System
Tom Vosseler, SAS
Tom Vosseler of the School of Arts and Sciences gave a demonstration of the Report View system he created for SAS. The system takes data received electronically from ACS and parses it with Perl scripts. It was designed to, and succeeded in eliminating the huge amount of paper that was used to manage all their accounts. Authorized users can now log into the web form and just view the appropriate information. The telephone reporting feature takes the monthly phone bill and parses and sorts it so individuals can see the bill for their line(s), and can create call groups to charge different phone calls to different accounts or grants.

Any department who wishes to use it can be added to the system, even if they're not part of SAS. It does require that Tom has access to your department's financial data. Contact Tom at vosseler@admin.rutgers.edu for more information.