1	Doing More with Less Switches Domain Servers Mail Servers Hardware Competitive Pricing Software Training Freeware
2	Switches Yes, Cisco & 3com are the best. Because of budget we decided with amer.com. Low cost, same warranty and easy to manage. 1^st year in extreme conditions, systems run strong with no problems.
3	Switch Cost Cost Comparison: Amer.com Cisco & 3COM If you have the money now, will you have the money later?
4	Servers Lets build a server Lets build one with Dell Yes Dell works with Dell, they have fast service and they are the best bet with all Dell systems.
5	Email is a must in education: Enhances organizational structure. Improves communication between Teacher & Student at the 7-12 levels. Can be a costly investment for school districts.
6	Email that is right for you Another box to maintain, and cross platform compatibility. See how you’re A-site can help. They may be able to save you money. Take time to research and test your investments.
7	Mail Server Comparison Lets Compare mail servers: Cost 500 users Microsoft Exchange $2,287 FirstClass $3,745 Deerfield $1,385
8	Competitive Pricing: Vendors will compete with one another to get their product in your building. Research their warranties and ensure it fits your needs.
9	Use local Vendors There are great .com vendors locally in Ohio. All my servers are leadcomp.com built in Cleveland.
10	Ohio Vendors Motivated workers with ability for large volume orders Excellent solution For desktops.
11	Donated Equipment Never turn down used equipment. Used monitors & peripherals can save repair costs. CPU’s can be upgraded at a low cost: http://www.microsoft.com/education/FreshStart
12	Hardware Links http://www.cdwg.com Good pricing & research http://www.leadcomp.com Great deals, Ohio Business http://www.kahlon.com Great research on laptop parts http://www.amer.com Good deals on networking products http://www.hawkingtech.com Networking & Camera products http://www.priorityelectronics.com Laptop replacement parts
13	Hardware Links Cont: http://www.fticomputer.com Good Hardware for Towers http://www.superwarehouse.com Anything & everything http://www.microsoft.com/education/FreshStart OS for Donated CPU StarOffice 7 for Education Free for Education
14	Software: Just like hardware, vendors will compete. Just ask, vendors like CDWG & superwarehouse will help keep you legal and get you the best deals. beware of shareware & freeware
15	Great Software Links: http://www.superwarehouse.com Great competitor with cdwg http://www.cdwg.com Keeps good track of Licenses on previous purchases: http://www.academicsuperstore.com Great curriculum research and pricing on a variety of other software.
16	Training Setting up your own server requires training. Once you set up your own policies you will be less dependent on Vendors. Bring in a certified person to take an outside look at your policies. Look at District that is willing to share information or help clear up some of those gray areas. Microsoft has some really good simulations with Technet. There are also many helpful articles with a simple google search.
17	Training Links: Windows Server 2003 Interactive Training Simulations Windows Server 2003 TechCenter Magic Media http://www.visualwin.com/ LabMice.net
18	Training Links Cont: Windows Server 2003 Guided Tour WindowsNetworking.com Awprofessional.com ServerWatch
19	Freeware: SnapFiles http://www.tucows.com/ FreewareFiles Winfiles The Freeware Network
20	Educational Freeware: Tucows Star Office 7 Educactional-Free Software Kaboose KidsDomain
21	National Trails Local Schools Brian Pool: Technology Coordinator Brian Pool has a small single building School District that depends on erate, School net and One net funding. He has done more with less. As a Teacher he has computer 1 and 2 classes that do all the technology improvements repair in his district. He has brought the district from initial School net funded computers (P2’s and LC’s) to more modern day standards and operating systems by using Department of Defense donated Computers. It is worth your time to visit his website below and check out his Tech Conference presentation. http://www.nationaltrail.k12.oh.us/ntls/techhelp.htm
22	Crestview Local Schools Ron Kessler: Technology Coordinator I coordinate with my local hazardous waste disposal to go through computers that are turned in. I save money on parts and big bucks on memory. Still worried about your wireless security after you go home for the day. Automatic power timers solves that problem.
23	Van Buren Local Schools Matt Bosdorf: Network Administrator Technology should be dependable, just like a light switch. You hit the switch - the lights come on. Technology should "just work." Staff and students should be able to count on the technology and almost take it for granted. The more dependable it is - the more likely it is to be used. It will begin to promote itself. Having cool toys can be fun and gets you good PR or a newspaper spot, but having stable, reliable systems and processes in place is essential. Having 200 solid, stable working PC's and 2 good servers is far better than having 600 crappy PC's and 10 crashing servers.