Virtualization and unified communications at the Havant Academy
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This document discusses how Havant Academy enhanced its server infrastructure through virtualization and unified communication technologies from Microsoft. It summarizes how the school replaced its 13 aging physical servers with a Hyper-V configuration running 29 virtual servers for improved resilience, performance, scalability and cost savings. It also describes how the school integrated System Center products like Virtual Machine Manager, Operations Manager, and Data Protection Manager to manage the Hyper-V environment. Finally, it discusses how the school adopted Lync 2010 to enable unified communication and collaboration across the campus through mobile access and control of IT support costs.
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- 1. Virtualization and Unified Communication Enhancing the server infrastructure in education Richard Markey | Assistant Principal
- 2. Introductions • Secondary 11-16 • BSF project • Microsoft Innovative School Member • Curriculum underpinned by IT
- 3. Inherited IT Services Hardware Software Performance Inadequate disaster 13 physical servers Office 2000 and 2003 recovery solution No UPS Windows XP Limited resources Lack of expansion Limited storage Server 2003 capability Limited management of Limited memory services Limited CPU Poor end user experience
- 4. The Solution
- 5. Replacement of Existing Servers Existing Servers Hyper-V
- 6. Replacement of Existing Servers Existing Servers Hyper-V
- 7. Hyper-V Configuration Running 29 Virtual Servers Hyper-V physical hosts Highly available storage Intelligent UPS
- 9. Hyper-V Benefits Financial Resilience Performance Scalability Take advantage of Dynamic Memory High availability of More responsive Microsoft School maximises full potential Servers services Agreement of resources Reduction of server Virtual Servers can be Physical servers are On going server hardware refreshment backed up whilst fully utilised upgrades are simplified costs running Server Infrastructure Effortless provision of Reduced support time Granular restoration can grow to support new servers Academy requirements Electrical costs and Complete Virtual Easier to plan and cooling requirements Server restoration perform maintenance are reduced More time to focus on Dynamic load handling strategy Integration with Microsoft System Center Products
- 10. Hyper-V With System Center
- 11. Hyper-V with Virtual Machine Manager Features • Enhances Hyper-V manager • Convert physical to virtual • Provision VM’s from template • Tag and filter Servers • Store resources within library • Integration with PRO
- 12. Hyper-V with Operations Manager Features • Management packs to monitor Servers and applications • Integrates with SCVMM to provide PRO Tips • Can perform tasks if required
- 13. Hyper-V with Data Protection Manager Features • Complete protection of Hyper-V environment • Multiple live backups through out day • Restore entire Virtual Machines • Granular restore of files and folders • Protection for Microsoft Application Servers
- 14. Hyper-V with Configuration Manager Features • Software inventory • Management and deployment of Academy software • “Zero Touch” deployment for Operating Systems
- 15. Configuration Manager 2007 R3: Power Savings Monitor – usage Plan - policy Apply - non-peak user activity periods and then check for exceptions Check - compliance and remediate non- compliance Reduce energy costs associated with power and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions Report savings in power consumption and costs
- 16. Manage your School from the Cloud Introducing Windows Intune
- 17. Lync 2010 Unified Communications Richard Markey | Assistant Principal
- 19. Microsoft Lync How can it help in education? Controlled Distance Enhanced IT Availability Learning Support Connected Whole-Class Flexible Campus Interaction Working Cost savings
- 20. Microsoft Lync Stay connected to your users.
- 21. Microsoft Lync Mobile Stay connected to your users, across platforms.
- 22. Microsoft Lync Client Stay connected to your users.
- 23. Microsoft Lync Client Collaboration tools
- 24. Microsoft Lync Client Collaboration tools
- 25. Microsoft Lync Client Collaboration tools
- 26. Further Information Richard Markey Assistant Principal – Information and Communication r.markey@havantacademy.co.uk Case Study http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Windows-Server-2008-R2/Neville-Lovett-Community- School/Specialist-School-Saves-23-000-with-Innovative-Virtualised-Environment/4000006714 Education Blog http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ukschools/archive/2011/05/10/new-academic-year-brings-fresh-new- technology-to-havant-academy.aspx Presentations http://www.slideshare.net/Microsofteduk/bett-2012-virtualization-at-havant-academy
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- So how much did you approximately save in terms of actual savings?
- Another great way to remove cost with config manager are the power savingsThis can show you must your pcs are costing you to run, in kwh and co2And more importantly – you can implement a power saving policy – and it show you how much you have saved
- So that was Configuration ManagerAnother option is to manage your school entirely from the CloudSo if you are school with limited resources in terms of servers and peopleUsing Windows Intune you can manage your school PCs entirely from the cloud, via a secure web portalSo no onsite servers required – and no upfront costsWindows Intune – is based on a subscription modelYou can do all the normal things you expect – from a management solutionSoftware updates, application deployment, remote controlBut it also includes – a full antivirus solution as wellWhich you manage through the same secure web portalThe fact that is a cloud based service – also means it gets regular updates – typically twice a yearUsing a product called Windows Intune – Windows Intune is a full management and security productSo how can Windows Intune help you manage and secure PCs anywhere? The cloud service component in Windows Intune is delivered through a single, easy-to-use Web-based console. Thru this console, IT professionalscan complete a broad range of PC management and security tasks for all Windows Intune-managed PCs. All that’s needed is an Internet connection and the Windows Intune client installed on each PC they wish to manage. With Windows Intune, IT can:(Italic items are examples)Help Protect PCs from malware with centralized protection built on the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. This leverages the same trusted technologies as Forefront Endpoint Protection and Microsoft Security Essentials. Centrally manage the deployment of updates to Microsoft® and now, most third-party software, keeping the applications your workers need currentDistribute software: One of the top feature requests for Intune since we’ve been in market has been software distribution. And with this release, we are pleased to share that we’ve now added this capability. Deploy most software like Microsoft Office 2010 or third-party applications, to PC located nearly anywhere.You don’t need to have a server infrastructure or physically touch each PC to install the software or update. Proactively monitor PCs: Receive alerts on updates, threats, offline PCs and more so that you can proactively identify and resolve problems with your PCs virtually anywhere. With this latest release, you can configure alert types to be reported according to a specified threshold, frequency, or number or percent of computers affected. This helps IT pros be as proactive as they would like about potential issues and provides them early insight into the magnitude of the issue. With remote assistance included,IT can deliver remote management and protection to keep both IT and end-users productive from virtually anywhere. And with this October release, we’ve further enhanced remote support that can be delivered - IT can now remotely perform the following tasks on Windows Intune managed PCs from the administration console - Full scan, Quick scan, Restart, Update Malware Definitions. Track hardware and software inventory to help customers in IT planning and asset management purposes. Manage your licenses: Manage Microsoft Volume License Agreements and other license agreements - such as Microsoft retail and OEM licenses, as well as third party software - to track how many licenses you’ve purchased against what you’ve installed. Increase insight with reporting: Generate and save reports on updates, software, hardware, and licenses. Export data as a comma separated value file and import it directly into Microsoft Excel® for further analysis. With the new hardware filters, you can create detailed hardware reports. Across all report types, you can now save report parameters, making it easy to run a specific report again in the future if your environment has changed. For example, you can now create reports identifying PCs with low disk space or PCs with less than 2GB RAM and be more proactive about potential hardware issues so they can recommend next steps or needed upgrades before a user runs out of hard disk space and experiences performance issues. Set security policies. Centrally manage update, firewall, and malware protection settings across all PCs, even on remote machines outside the corporate network.We’re excited to share our second release this year with these latest features and enhancements. It’s important to note however that the core architecture remains unchanged - each new update builds upon the prior version, so regardless of when Windows Intune customers purchase the service, they will automatically get the latest and greatest features available. Microsoft continues to evolve Windows Intune, delivering richer functionality without compromising simplicity. These updates will further help IT professionals ad partners deliver proactive PC management and security - in new ways but with less costs and higher IT and end-user productivity.
- So how can Lync help in your institution? Controlled availability: let your colleagues and students know when you’re available at a glance. Allow people to find you and communicate with you instantly – choosing the appropriate method based on your presence.Distance learning: not every pupil attends classes in person. Lync’s sharing and collaboration features allow pupils to engage in a lesson from wherever they may be. Teachers can share audio, video, slides, polls, and even entire desktops – all of which can be recorded for future playback.Enhanced IT Support: How many times have you been caught in a situation where you’ve needed an extra hand? With Lync’s desktop sharing and remote control capabilities you IT support staff can instantly see and interact with you helping you quickly get back on track with the task at hand.Connected campus: No matter where you are, when you’re connected to the Internet via a desktop or mobile device you can be connected to your campus network. Lync mobile clients make it easy to quickly find and communicate with colleagues when on the go and away from the PC. Users can stay connected to their network allowing time-sensitive issues to be handled effectively. Teachers can move between classrooms without needing to change telephone numbers – their identity follows them wherever they go.Whole class interaction: Lync presentation, whiteboard and polling features allow users to interact together in real time to share ideas and increase productivity. Teachers can run online drop-in sessions to help pupils who are on study leave, or out of hours with revision.Flexible working: No need to be tied to your desktop PC, or even your physical desk! Whether connected via PC, or using any of the mobile clients you can stay in touch when it matters, whether working from home, or the campus café.
- Lync isn’t just for your desktop or laptop PC but it works across a whole range of different devices and operating systems. Whether you’re sat using Windows, Mac OS or even out and about on your mobile device you can remain connected and available to your students and colleagues. Lync is available for Windows Phone, iOS, Android and even works on your iPad!