An overall look at the upgrade process and where
we're currently at. You'll see more detailed information
in the form of email messages and fliers about these
events.
TIP: Press CTRL+F (the "Find"
command) and type the name of your building to find
it more quickly in the list below.
Wireless Network (July 1, 2006 -- August 30, 2007) |
| Intensive
vendor selection process with WTC consulting |
COMPLETE!
(01/15/07) |
| Final choice of wireless vendor (Aruba) |
COMPLETE!
(03/14/07) |
| Conduct
site survey to determine appropriate access point
coverage |
COMPLETE!
(04/25/07) |
| Final Design and technical review process |
COMPLETE!
(05/25/07) |
| Sign Final contract with Aruba |
COMPLETE!
(06/19/07) |
| Receive test equipment and build the process of connecting, including documentation and any scripting for automating as much of it as possible. |
COMPLETE!
(08/19/07) |
| Install new wired ports in which the new Access Points will be connected |
COMPLETE!
(08/07/07) |
| Phase 1 Access Point Installations (Armstrong, Slocum, Worner, Packard) |
COMPLETE!
(07/16/07) |
| Phase 2 Access Point Installations (Spencer, Bemis) |
COMPLETE!
(07/18/07) |
| Phase 3 Access Point Installations (McGregor, Morreale, Mullet, Cossitt, Cutler, Montgomery, Ticknor, Haskell, Max Kade, Field Maintenance Shop, Heating Plant, Arthur, Lennox, Shove, CC Inn, Art & Drama, Central Services, Tutt Science) |
COMPLETE!
(07/29/07) |
| Phase 4 Access Point Installations (Weber buildings - 1014, 1016, 1018, 1024, 1028, 1116, Sororities & Fraternaties, Interfaith, KRCC, Little CC, Outdoor, Tutt Library |
COMPLETE!
(08/07/07) |
| Migration (new APs turned on and tested, not cutover yet) of Mathias, Palmer, Slocum, Worner, Loomis, Bemis, Spencer, Packard, Antero. |
|
| Migration (new APs turned on and tested, not cutover yet) of all remaining buildings. |
COMPLETE!
(08/15/07) |
| Testing to make sure coverage is excellent and everything works |
COMPLETE! (02/31/08) |
| Announce new method of connecting to wireless to the campus - users will be able to connect either the new way or the old way (LEAP) |
COMPLETE! (08/22/07) |
| Declare final cutover and turn off all old APs for good |
COMPLETE! (10/22/07) |
| Disable LEAP authentication protocol |
Summer, 2008 |
| Finalize any outstanding issues and declare the project finished! |
Currently Underway |
|
Wired
Network (July 1, 2006 -- June 22, 2007) - COMPLETE! |
| Intensive
vendor selection process with WTC consultants |
COMPLETE!
(12/20/06) |
| Sign final
contract with Foundry Networks |
COMPLETE!
(01/12/07) |
| Launch website to be hub of communication
regarding network upgrade |
COMPLETE!
(02/11/07) |
| Install new
network hardware in Bemis, Blanca, El Diente, JLK,
McGregor |
COMPLETE!
(02/13/07) |
| Install
new network hardware in Edith Gaylord, Elbert, Haskell,
Loomis |
COMPLETE!
(02/15/07) |
| Install
new network hardware in core areas (Armstrong and
Barnes) |
COMPLETE!
(02/21/07) |
| Install
new hardware in distribution nodes (Loomis, Worner,
etc.) |
COMPLETE!
(02/22/07) |
| Install new
network hardware in various buildings around campus |
COMPLETE!
(03/13/07) |
| Configure
new switches; design VLAN structures |
COMPLETE!
(03/14/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Children's Center, Lennox, Jackson,
& Dean Edmonds' house |
COMPLETE!
(03/15/07) |
| Downtime - Internal wiring in
Bemis, Loomis, Slocum, & Mathias |
COMPLETE!
(03/16/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in North
Weber buildings |
COMPLETE! (03/16/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Palmer, Tutt Library, Barnes, Olin,
Tutt Science, Mierow, Mathias, Arthur, Dern, Gill,
& ID House |
COMPLETE!
(03/17/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Worner Campus Center |
COMPLETE!
(03/19/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Packard, Cossitt,
Honnen Ice Rink, & Heating Plant |
COMPLETE!
(03/19/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Cutler |
COMPLETE!
(03/19/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Loomis, McGregor,
Antero, El Diente, John Lord Knight, & 1210
N. Wood Ave. |
COMPLETE!
(03/20/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Facilities Services, Boettcher Health
Center, Haskell, Montgomery, Windom, Hamlin, Faculty
Housing, Field Maintenance Shop, & Grounds Shop |
COMPLETE!
(03/20/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Ticknor |
COMPLETE!
(03/20/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Bemis,
El Pomar Sports Center, Tutt Alumni House, Blanca,
Elbert, Max Kade, Morreale, Mullett, President's
House, & Washburn Press Box |
COMPLETE!
(03/21/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Edith Gaylord Apartments (Campus Security) |
COMPLETE!
(03/21/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Slocum,
Shove Chapel, Central Services & Art & Drama
Workshop |
COMPLETE!
(03/22/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Armstrong & Spencer |
COMPLETE!
(03/22/07) |
| Downtime - Finish cutovers in
Barnes, Tutt Science, and Tutt Library |
COMPLETE!
(03/23/07) |
| Downtime - Cutover in Sodexho Office, Synergy House, Interfaith
House, and fraternities / sororities |
COMPLETE!
(04/18/07) |
| Migrate non-computer network devices
to new network (e.g., printers, copiers, door access,
security cameras, HVAC building controllers, cash
registers, etc.) |
COMPLETE!
(04/20/07) |
| Downtime - Server cutover (e.g., email, H:\ & I:\ drives,
print servers, etc.) |
COMPLETE!
(04/20/07) |
| 40-day "Acceptance Period" before the cutover is considered complete |
COMPLETE!
(06/13/07) |
| Finalize any outstanding issues and declare the project finished! |
COMPLETE!
(06/22/07) |
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This page last revised
on August 24, 2007. |
