Information Office Program
Michael J. Liszewski
Information Office Program Manager
Phone: 928.556.7458
E-mail: mjliszew@usgs.gov
Desktop and Servers
GCMRC’s computing environment is based upon the PC platform, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office, office automation software. The desktops consist of Micron and Dell computers (Dell has been awarded a mandatory contract by the DOI) and processors run from P3 600 megahertz to P4 3.0 gigahertz central processing units with 512 to 2gigabytes of memory. The majority of desktops are standard off the shelf configuration for cost savings. Laptops range from P2 Panasonic rugged field laptops for work in the canyon to P3 traveling laptops from Sony and Compaq for meetings and conferences. The tablet PCs are Fujitsu and primarily used for work in the field. Handhelds are Compaq IPAQ’s and used primarily for field work.
GCMRC has a life cycle replacement program established. This program insures equipment will meet the research needs of GCMRC and thus the Adaptive Management Program. Hardware contract for the primary database system lowers parts replacement cost. Systems maintenance is performed in house to facilitate quick turnaround and minimize downtime.
GCMRC currently utilizes 12 servers from P3-600 to Dual P4-400 processors and 512mb to 2gb of memory. All servers are windows based operating systems. The server environment is currently being upgraded from NT4 to Windows 2003 Active Directory. All DOI departments must move to Active Directory by Dec 2004.
| Servers are utilized in the following capacity: | |
|---|---|
| Primary Function | Secondary Function |
| Primary Domain Controller | File Server |
| Backup Domain Controller | File Server |
| Tape Backup Server | FTP Server (Outside Firewall, Public) |
| Internet Web Server | |
| Intranet Server | |
| Database Production Server | File Server |
| Database Development Server | File Server |
| Application Server | Print Server |
| IMS Server | |
| WWW Development server | Program Development Server |
| Active Directory Server | (will replace 2 Domain Controllers) |
| Database Public Server | (Outside Firewall, Public) |