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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Notes de l'éditeur
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!