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Network Computing Services section

This report provides an overview of the current IT infrastructure status and outlines the goals, direction, and initiatives for improving efficiency, resilience, and responsiveness to new technologies. It discusses the implementation of major changes during equipment refresh cycles and the need for an improved Operational Recovery Plan (ORP) and self-healing WAN. The report also highlights the positive impact of new systems, such as Active Directory (AD), on the team's efficiency and adaptability. For any questions or specific information, please contact ssmalley@arb.ca.gov.

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Network Computing Services section

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  1. April 2009 IT Infrastructure Status Report Network Computing Services section

  2. Supporting the Infrastructure Enterprise File Server Group SSL Storage Authentication Print Services Network Management Systems DNS Routers Switches Firewalls Proxy Desktops Laptops, Mobile Devices Workstation Support Network Operations

  3. Goals for Change • Increase efficiency • Become more responsive and adaptable to new technologies • Improve system resilience • Minimize costs

  4. General Directions • Capitalize on the systems established to support Outlook to improve the quality of ARB IT services • Sharpen the Tools • Minimize costs by implementing major changes during equipment refresh cycles • Implement improved Operational Recovery Plan (ORP)

  5. Hot Site (COEMS) Replication Virtualization Self-Healing WAN Operational Recovery Plans • 1st ORP Test • during the May downtime!

  6. Microsoft’s Active Directory(AD) Work Computer Printers Users A/V Home Users DTS Exchange Mail VPN CARB User ID SSL SMS File Storage Laptop with WiFi Smartphones DNS Workstations DHCP

  7. The Perfect Technology

  8. Project Status Active Directory HQ SANs Migration SMS Hot Site DESKTOPS Archiving

  9. Impediments Furloughs CTO/OT APS/ISA Disparity Inconsistencies Inspiration Updated Tools Clear guidelines and direction Communication Management support and backing Competing Factors

  10. Summary • Highly motivated and energized staff • New systems, such as AD, are improving efficiencies • Improved efficiencies within NCS are having a positive impact on the team’s responsiveness and ability to adapt to new technologies that come our way.

  11. Questions Please email me at ssmalley@arb.ca.gov, if you have any questions or if there is specific information that you would like us to bring to the April 14th status meeting. Thank you!

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