Windows and Active Directory The Replacement for Novell Netware Dan O Halloran AD Project Manager Information Technology Department San Diego City Schools District Wide Applications
What Is Active Directory? Other NOS User registry Security Policy E-Mail Servers Mailbox info Address book Windows Users Account info Privileges Profiles Policy Active Directory A Focal Point for Manageability Security Interoperability Windows Clients Mgmt profile Network info Policy Windows Servers Mgmt profile Network info Services Printers File shares Policy Applications Server config Single Sign-On App-specific directory info Policy Provides a focal point for management, security and interoperability
The User Perspective The User Challenge E-Mail Web Services Netware File Server Virus proliferation Unauthorized desktop changes Delayed access to critical resources Constant flow of issues Unintentionally compromise security The Business Impact PeopleSoft/ Zangle Internet Desktop Reduced productivity Increased helpdesk expenses Increased risk of unauthorized access User Account/Credentials
The IT Perspective The IT Challenge Web Services E-Mail Netware File Server Internet Constant flow of helpdesk calls User permissions and access Validating security of network Unauthorized desktop changes Monitoring environment Software restriction and distribution The Business Impact PeopleSoft/ Zangle Desktops Account Directory People and time intensive Delayed access to critical resources Risk of unauthorized access Long cycle time to fix problems
Why Switch? Enhanced Functionality Resource Consolidation Cost Savings Foundation for Services Growth
Project Goals Year 1 AD For All PCs Operating DWA Applications (Approx: 4000 PCs with Netware 5.0 Client) New Schools In FY 05-06 Are On AD In Year 1 Ed Center Migration From Novell To AD Training For IT Staff And Users (ongoing?) Years 2-3 Integrate Active Directory Domains At School Sites All District Windows Computers Login To AD (Windows 2000/XP or newer only) Policy On Student Access To Site Computers (i.e. labs, shared computers, classrooms etc.) Apple Macintosh Computers Login Incorporated Into AD (Mac OS X 10.3 Panther and Above Only)
What s New With Active Directory New Servers More Disk Space (1GB/user) Less Passwords to Remember Near-Zero Impact Workstation Replacement Roaming Desktop & My Documents Increased Security Better Support
New Features
Self Service Printer Installation Available Now Installing Printers End users can search for all printers at their site that have been listed in Active Directory Users can install the printer themselves without worrying about which driver to use
Password Change During Logon Available Now If your Active Directory account password has expired, you will be notified and prompted to change your password. No need to visit the DWA password change page.
Folder re-direction and off-line files Available Now Folder re-direction moves your desktop, profile and my documents to the AD file server. Off-line files synchronizes data back to your workstation.
Remote Assistance Available Now Allows remote support from IT!
Migration from Novell Netware
Migration Plan Three Phases 1. School Sites 2. Education Center 3. Other Sites Timeline September 05 December 05 January 06 March 06 June 06 March 07 June 07 Open new schools using Active Directory Ready new schools for Active Directory Open new schools using Active Directory Start migration of existing schools to Active Directory Start migration of Education Center to Active directory Complete migration of Education Center Complete migration of all sites
Migration Steps Similar to Zangle Migration Workstation surveys prior Communications prior Executed during business hours 25-50% workstations impacted at once Two hours per workstation (est.)
Call To Action Review and act on communications documents Communicate to staff Users move important business data to My Documents Users remove personal data from My Documents Identify licensed software installed on workstations Identify printers to be included in AD Review the Active Directory information website www.sandi.net/it/projects/activedirectory
Questions? adteam@sandi.net
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