Expanding and Improving the Technical Infrastructure of the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children Project Advisor Whit Smith Group Members - Taylor.

Expanding and Improving the Technical Infrastructure of

the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children

Project Advisor Whit Smith

Group Members- Taylor Kulp- Stephen Nowell- Brittany Stewart- Andrew Wallace

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Technical Repairs and Improvements

A lot of stuff . . .

Four Main Project Objectives

Developing Shelter Security

Upgrading Local Network

Enhancing Website Functionality

Researching Development Software

Developing Shelter Security

Developing Shelter Security

Set up new monitoring station.

Implement photo ID badge system and print center.

ID Photo Badges

ID Photo Badges

Computer Network

Active Directory

Applications

Internet

Information Technology as a House

Data Protection

Computers

Domain Controller Backup Server

iomega REV

User

BROKEN USELESS READY

Backup Server

Computer Replacement in Under an Hour

WDS Image

Previous Website

•Limited graphic appeal

•No donation capability

•Only provided an overview of the shelter

Updated Website

www.atlantadayshelter.org

Development Software Tested each of the four software

packages GiftWorks

Lacks Customization Not as robust as the other software packages

eTapestry Hidden costs Decided against an online software package

Exceed! Report generator lacks customization Thank you note generator is difficult to use

DonorPerfect Most robust and customiziable Additional support and training options available DonorPerfect is the best choice for the Shelter

Questions?

Future Work Modify Client Database to include

security information Expand ID photo badges to guest

and all volunteers Set up donation station Implement volunteer sign-in station

at the guard's desk Further enhance Active Directory

and complete image development Deploy Windows Image and

implement centralized Secure data storage Set up dummy cameras on the

exterior of building Repair two teen lab computers Move printers onto print server for

network printing

Add volunteer management software to website

Deploy development software Upgrade two front desk computers and

main job counseling computer Update WDS server to be compatible

with wider variety of hardware Remove obsolete computer components

from storage room Implement switch management Map out shelters Ethernet cable network Purchase and configure backup domain

controller Implement stronger passwords Setup password administration Switch to USB flash drives