VT AIS Windows 2000 Pilot Project

Overview

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The AIS Windows 2000 Pilot project was implemented to test a Windows 2000 configuration for general distribution to the Virginia Tech campus community. The project was designed to examine "the benefits and advantages of a centrally-managed Windows 2000 environment." The project was also used to test the feasibility of using a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device for centrally stored user files.

Objectives: What was the purpose of the AIS W2K Pilot Project?


Benefits: What was included in the Virginia Tech AIS Windows 2000 Pilot Project?

1. Access to Windows 2000 Features and Enhancements
   
   
2. Security :
   • Why should I be concerned about security?
   • Network Security Layer  
     • Firewall and Intrusion Detection: Black Ice
   • System Security Layer
     • Group Policies
     • Daisy
   • Application Security Layer:  
     • Centrally Managed AntiVirus Protection
     • Event Mirror
   • User Security Layer:  
     • User Logon Permissions
     
     
3. Remote Administration
   • Software Distribution and Maintenance via SMS
   • RADMIN Client
     
     
4. "Any Time, Any Where" Software Suite
   • Data Storage and Accessibility Components
     • Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection
       • Roaming Profiles provide similar, "personalized" work environments on all domain member machines.
       • Redirected Folders provide access to files stored in the "My Documents" and "Desktop" folders from any domain member machine. Files stored in these locations are backed up on a regular basis.
   • System and Disaster Recovery Components
     • Windows 2000 Installation Images
     • Image Recovery via SnapShot
     • Lazarus
       
       
       
5. Software: What software was included in the AIS Windows 2000 Pilot Project?
   
   
   

AIS W2K Pilot Test Environment

• Test Lab Environment
• Test Plans
• Problem Reporting and the Feedback Database
  
  
  

Other Project Associated Documents


AIS W2K Pilot Test Summary

• Results and Concerns
  • Software Test Results: Summary Table
• Some Suggested Best Practices
• Lessons Learned: What did we learn during the AIS Windows 2000 Pilot Project testing?
  
  
  

Executive Summary and General University Recommendations

Last Modified:   May 15, 2002
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