A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT: WHY IT MATTERS?
Presenter: Amy Osman of MRK Technologies, Ltd.

Learn how to improve performance and availability, recover quickly from outages, and minimize downtime. Learn the importance of incorporating service level measurements and reporting to detect and resolve problems before they affect the end user. This discussion will take a capabilities maturity model approach, to systematically assessing your IT systems needs from a service management perspective. Discussion will cover why it is important to proactively monitor and manage your systems and applications, as well as Ohio based case studies and how they are succeeding

MCOECN & NOREX SERVICES. 
Presenter:  Andrew Tompkins of the MCOECN

Will review the services that MCOECN member organizations can access through NOREX, discussing how these services and resources can help DA-Sites to operate more efficiently and effectively.

APACHE/TOMCAT/USP SETUP  Powerpoint
Presenter:  Dave Smith of the SSDT

Will review installation, configuration, and frequently asked questions relative to the use of Apache, Tomcat, and USP with the OECN State Software.

THIRD FRONTIER NETWORK & ITS IMPACT ON OECN.
Presenters:   Sam Orth and Scott Gaughan of Ohio SchoolNet

Will discuss the Third Frontier Network and how the project is providing fiber-based networking between the DA-Sites and the ONEnet network core.

CA UNICENTER HELPDESK PROJECT. 
Presenters:  Roy Templeman and John VanLanen of TCCSA

Will provide an overview and a review of the CA UniCenter Project, discussing the uses and capabilities of the CA UniCenter application software, and its anticipated impact on services provided to school districts by DA-Sites.

LINUX 101. 
Presenter:  Mike Kwiatkowski of NWOCA.

A review of the basics of getting started building and configuring an Intel-based Linux server.

OPENVMS FUTURES.
Presenter: Eddie Orcutt of Hewlett-Packard

What does the future hold for this venerable operating system that has been so critical in the development and operation of the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN.

INTEL-BASED SERVER TECHNOLOGIES.
Presenter: Thomas MacKay of Hewlett-Packard

Will review development in Intel-based server technologies and provide an overview of the roadmap for the HP ProLiant server family.

WEBCASTING - TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW & HOW TO GET STARTED. 
Presenters:  Dan Hairston of DataServ/MINDS

This presentation will provide an introduction to webcast technologies, describe applications for usage in the K-12 environment, and discuss implementation considerations and ways to get started.

WORMS, VIRUSES, & NETWORK SECURITY.
Presenters:  Bill Warner, Cisco Security Consulting System Engineeer for the Great Lakes Region.

This presentation will discuss the cause, problems, and how worms and viruses are spread. It will also    discuss network configuration and design techniques to limit the propogation of viruses and worms, and outline a complete network security architecture for K-12.

IP TELEPHONY: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR K-12. 
Presenter:  Craig Pomerville, Cisco Systems Engineer Northern Ohio

A discussion on IP Telephony, what it is, how it works, and review design considerations for the K-12 environment.

USING A PACKETSHAPER FOR SECURITY. 
Presenter:Mike Solomon of Stratacache

A discussion on techniques that can be used to utilize a PacketShaper from Packeteer to stop the transmission of viruses and worms.

TRIPLE YOUR T1 THROUGHPUT. 
Presenter:  Jason Barnett of Stratacache

A discussion the use of compression and edge caching technologies to increase network throughput before incurring additional on-going costs for a second T1 circuit.

MRTG: GETTING STARTED  Powerpoint
Presenter: Gary Bosserman of MVECA

Will provide an introduction to the freeware Multi-Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG) software, and discuss its implementation and uses in a DA-Site environment.

INTRUSION PREVENTION SYSTEMS  Powerpoint  Datasheet  PPPP
Presenter:  Matt Alderman of Alderman Consulting, LLC

A discussion of the differences between network intrusion prevention systems and network intrusion detection systems, and provide specific information on the TippingPoint appliances. 

NETWORK VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS  Powerpoint  Datasheet
Presenter:  Matt Alderman of Alderman Consulting, LLC

Will discuss the performance of network vulnerability assessments on network links between DA-Sites and member school districts utilizing an automated appliance from netMind.

FISCAL

BRDRET/BRDDIS and mapping  Powerpoint
Presenter: Melissa Diemer, Teresa Williams

Explanation of the USAS BRDRET program, USPS BRDDIS program and account mapping used by both.  
Detailed explanation of how the programs work.

Panel Discussion On Trainings
Presenter: Donna Davis, SWOCA; Susan Bement, LEECA; Deb Carroll, TCCSA; Diane McAffee, SPARCC

Open discussion on how Da-sites are conducting trainings for their districts, 
what topics are used, materials, approach, etc.

SERS   Powerpoint    Reporting Instructions   Monthly Payroll Report   Adjustments Page   Treasurers Manual
Presenter:  John Frank, Assistant Director of Member Services and Kathie Berry, Manager, Member Accounting

Representative from SERS will hold a mini workshop reviewing employer reporting

STRS
Presenter: Kele Willis STRS representative

Representative from STRS will hold a mini workshop reviewing employer reporting

Treasurer's Year
Presenter: Todd Tolson, JoAnn Little

Review of treasurer's calendar year, what topics are of interest when, 
what deadlines they face, when trainings might be appropriate

USAS Updates 
Presenter: SSDT Staff

Review and explanation of all USAS updates completed since May

USPS Updates     Powerpoint
Presenter: Wendy Root and Teresa Williams, SSDT

Review and explanation of payroll related updates made since May.

USPSLOAD    Powerpoint
Presenters: Julie Oliver, Teresa Williams

New program being added to USPS.  This program will allow imports of data from an outside source.

STUDENT SERVICE

ODE/SSDT EMIS Standardization
Presenter:  Beth Juillerat, Deloris Brown, and Angie Crandall; ODE  with Dean Reineke; SSDT

This is a panel discussion to provide information and obtain feedback on ODE report file naming conventions; and an opportunity for DAsites to provide feedback to ODE personnel on ways to improve the distribution of ODE reports; ODE report design; and to find out more information on the standardization of EMIS reporting including aggregations, submission and report distribution procedures. 

DASL Demonstration and Plans on the Horizon 
Presenter: MCOECN/NOACSC Staff    

A presentation on DASL development and functionality of the DASL administrative system.  Overview of the product, style sheets, and features as the package relates to both local and state reporting needs of the district.

AAL/eSIS
Presenter: AAL staff

An update on eSIS as it relates to Ohio school districts local and state reporting needs.  Hightlights of new geatures in eSIS along with demonstration of the TAM module.  Also an update on future enhancements for eSIS and EMIS state reporting.

Progress Book
Presenter: Paul Chaffee, Software-Answers

This session will demonstrate features that were added with the 8/8/03 and 9/15/03 releases. There will also be quick glimpse of the Special Education system and some insight of upcoming ProgressBook enhancements.

DASL SQL
Presenter:  Lima Staff

Information about how to use SQL with DASL and other SQL databases to select and query information.  Tips and Tricks with SQL within DASL tables.

FY04 EMIS Changes
Presenter: Barbara Murphy and Angie Crandall; ODE

Assessment and Diagnostic reporting update
Presenter:  Jill Dannemiller, Angie Crandall (Other ODE personnel TBD)

Last Updated: 08/07/05

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