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Network Services Team (NST)

Meeting Minutes - 5/22/97

Last meeting: 4/8/97       Next meeting: 6/5/97

 
1. Don King wants network access in the Lehman Hall kitchen back-office.  To
   do this will require installing an 8-port hub, configuring the DEC400 
   switch to accomodate this add, and assigning an IP address.  Dave will 
   work with Don on acquiring the necessary desktop computer resources (NIC, 
   software).
 
   Carm and Garnet will make the necessary hardware changes (above) as part 
   of their network management training with Justin (3-weeks from 5/22 
   timline).
 
 
2. Crumb office moves (to upstairs).  Should we use 10BaseT or stay with 
   10Base2 (thinnet) when cabling is installed for these new office spaces?  
   Not sure yet.  Will meet w/ Keith and Geri Linkins to see if the staff's 
   computers will support 10BaseT (which would be preferred).
 
   This will require establishing an IDF on 2nd floor to support data and 
   telephone cabling.
 
 
3. Network Infrastructure priorities this summer:
 
   - check residence hall telephone/TV taps
   - wiring new 2nd-floor Crumb offices for data/phone services
   - PACES wiring project (see notes below)
   - preparing the old commissary area to accomodate the move of Duplicating 
   - overseeing the installation of the Raymond-Kellas 300pair
   - overseeing the installation of fiber/cable in the Crane complex
   - network managment training w/ Justin
   - replacing the ChipCom equipment
 
 
4. Physical Plant (PP) projects this summer.   We need to understand what PP 
   is doing this summer so that we know how that affects our work.  We will 
   meet with Tony DiTullio on Thursday, 5/29 @ 10:30am to review their 
   projects.  [Notes from 5/29 meeting]
 
 
5. PACES wiring project.  We need to clarify PACES' expectations of our 
   services and what we expect them to do in support of their 
   SUNYCard/vending machine  operation:
 
   - PACES needs their own troubleshooting procedure to follow when they 
     become aware of a problem with one of their vending machines or 
     registers.  They should follow this procedure *before* calling us (see 
     below).  We  will need to work with them to develop this procedure.  
     This will help clarify when they should call us and when they should 
     attempt to resolve the problem themselves or call Diebold for technical 
     assistance.  
 
   - PACES should *not* call Carm directly.  They should report problems to 
     our Helpdesk *after* they have determined that they cannot resolve the 
     problem (that is, they've followed their troubleshooting procedure and 
     now need our help.)
 
 
6. Brenda was contacted by Bill Hope in Public Safety about getting an 
   estimate for installing phone service at the entrance to each residence 
   hall.  No mention was made of installing SUNYCard readers for door 
   access.  This is a big job (estimating) and does not appear to be fully 
   thought out.  Bob will call Chris to see if this request has money 
   earmarked for it or whether this is just for estimation purposes.
 
   [NOTE:  I called Chris and she said no money has been identified for 
   this.  She understands that this is a big project (estimating) and 
   suggests we wait until the end of next year when it might be funded with 
   lapsing funds.]
 
 
7. Network coverage for next 2 weeks (5/27 - 6/5) while Justin and others 
   are away from campus.  We reviewed coverage needs, based upon the 
   coverage outline we made on 4/8, and felt we were adequately covered for 
   the next 2 weeks.
 
 
 
Next meeting:  Tuesday, 6/5 @ 10am (following Dept. Team meeting).
 

AGENDA for 6/5:
 
1. Review informaiton from meeting with Tony DiTullio and determine what
   is needed to be done in Crumb (2nd floor), Sisson/Union changes (in prep
   for the centralized mailroom), Merrit Hall (moving Duplicating to 
   the commissary), etc.
 
2. 
 
 

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