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Currently some of these critical network servers are older model PCs that are more likely to fail than <br /> equipment designed for server applications. The new and replacement servers will include backup <br /> power supplies, cooling fans and redundant disk drive systems to reduce failure and data loss. <br /> Backup systems in these servers will protect users placing files on servers rather than on their <br /> individual PCs as they do now. <br /> E. Order and install network wiring, cabling and data communications equipment <br /> Network wiring and cabling in the Government Services Center(GSC), Government Services <br /> Annex(GSA), Whitted Building, Carr Building, Public Works and Sheriff's Office will be rebuilt to <br /> improve system security and reliability. <br /> F. Order and install network remote access equipment and modem lines <br /> External network access equipment and phone lines will be used to establish dialup telephone <br /> access for employees to the County network to permit full use rather than electronic mail services <br /> only. <br /> This will enhance the ability of remote users to share information over the County network when <br /> they are away from their office desktop systems. <br /> 2. Upgrade the pool of county PCs, bringing them up to a minimal maintainable standard. To <br /> meet future needs,part of this initiative will be to establish a policy of systematic upgrades based <br /> on the different levels of computing capacity required by employees doing different jobs and on <br /> costs/benefits analysis. <br /> A. Upgrade and replace desktop hardware <br /> All PCs in the County will be upgraded or replaced with base level, mid-level or power-level <br /> desktop systems from standard vendors using the State purchase contracts. The base-level system <br /> will be a 166Mhz, 32 Mbyte Pentium PC with 2.1 Gbyte disk drive. The mid-level system will be a <br /> 200Mhz, 32 Mbyte Pentium PC with 4.3 Gbyte disk drive. The power-level system will be a <br /> 266Mhz, 64Mbyte Pentium II PC with 8.4 Gbyte disk drive. All systems will have CD-ROM drive. <br /> diskette drive, network card and appropriate display controller and monitor based on usage level. <br /> Based on an up-to-date equipment inventory and surveys of all PC usage, the mix of systems will be <br /> determined. Installation will occur in workgroup areas and will be assisted by outside contract <br /> support. <br /> B. Upgrade Windows desktop operating system <br /> Windows operating system software for PCs will either be acquired with replacement PCs <br /> purchased or installed as an upgrade procedure. The current implementation approach would be <br /> based on countywide upgrade to Windows 95. The next release of Windows, Windows 98, will be <br /> considered as the new release is available and has been implemented by other organizations. The <br /> County will not be an early adopter of such major releases until others have had deployment <br />