Computer Support Services

• Improve support to computer users.
• Make improvements to the PA Helpdesk system.
• Change Unix Web server software. Move www.pa.msu.edu to maxwell.
• Phase out VMS. Archive and/or move user files based on individual needs.
• Prepare computers for year 2000; make necessary modifications. (eg. software & hardware upgrades, source code changes)
• Increase support for enhanced security measures.
• Build up departmental NT Domain and central services for PCs and Macintoshes.
• Build up departmental Linux server and central services for other Linux computers.
• Learn about new operating systems, software and technologies. (e.g. Windows 2000, Office 2000, remote network and system management)

Network Services

• Connect remaining computers to hubs on the 100 Mbps Ethernet backbone in the PA Bldg.
• Improve network monitoring ability.
• Formulate network preventive maintenance plan.

New Science Building

• Continue preparations for the network in the new Science Building.
• Prepare list of prerequisites for computers that will be purchased or will move to the new Science Building.

Phase Out Older Hardware

• Phase out non-Pentium PCs and computers tied to older operating systems.
• Remove DECserver 100 and 200 terminal servers and attached character-cell terminals.
• Remove DELNIs, Thick and Thinwire Ethernet cables and Thinwire Ethernet repeaters.