Administrative Technology Standards
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User License Req? |
District License |
Minimum Version Standard |
Recommended Version Standard |
DoTS or Tech Academy Training* | |
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Desktop Applications |
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Adobe Acrobat (Reader and Writer) |
Not required for Adobe Acrobat Reader. REQUIRED for Adobe Acrobat Writer. |
N |
5.0 |
6.0* * Adobe Acrobat Reader v. 7.0 is backward compatible with previous versions. Adobe Acrobat Writer v. 7.0 is not backward compatible, therefore, not supported. |
No |
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FileMaker Pro |
Y |
N |
MAC – 3.05 PC – 3.06 |
MAC – 5.5 PC – 5.5 |
No |
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FoolProof |
N |
Y |
MAC – 3.5 PC – 3.9.4 |
MAC – 3.5 PC/Win 95 – 3.9.4 PC/Win 98 – 3.9.5 |
No |
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Internet Explorer |
N |
NA |
6.0 SP1 (PC) 5.1.7 Mac OS 9 5.2.3 Mac OS X |
6.0 SP1(PC) 5.1.7 Mac OS 9 5.2.3 Mac OS X |
Yes |
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Mac OS |
N** |
NA |
9.2 |
10.3 |
Yes |
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McAfee Virus Scan |
N |
Y |
MAC – Virex 6.1 PC – 7.1 |
MAC – Virex 7.2.1 PC –8.0 |
Yes |
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MS Office Professional - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook |
N |
Y |
MAC – MS Office 2001 PC – MS Office XP |
MAC – MS Office 2004 PC – MS Office 2007 Pro |
Yes |
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MS Project |
Y |
N |
PC – MS Project 2000 |
PC – MS Project 2003 |
No |
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Netscape |
N |
NA |
Not Supported |
See Internet Explorer |
No |
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Windows OS |
N |
Y |
Windows 2000 |
Windows XP |
Yes |
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Enterprise Applications |
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EMPAC |
N |
Y |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
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Netschedule |
N |
Y |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
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Cayenta Financials (SFG ) |
N |
Y |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
*You may find training schedules on either the DoTS or Technology Academy web pages:http://dotsweb.denver.k12.co.us
**Anything greater than MAC 7.5.5 requires a user license
Administrative Hardware Standards for the 2007-2008 School Year
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Hardware |
Minimum Version Standard |
Recommended Version Standard |
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Computers |
512 MB of RAM. 40 GB hard drive. CD optical drive. |
2 GB of RAM, 160 GB hard drive. DVD+/-RW. 256 MB video card. |
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Dell |
Pentium IV processor or greater. |
Manufacturer’s recommended model. For further information, visit Dell’s premier web page. You may link to that web page from: |
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Macintosh |
Power Mac G4 or greater. |
Manufacturer’s recommended model. For further information, visit the Apple Store web page. You may link to that web page from: |
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Network Cards for Printers |
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Hewlett Packard Jet Direct |
Manufacturer’s recommended model |
Manufacturer’s recommended model |
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Printers |
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Apple |
Apple Laser Printers with EtherNet, the following models: LaserWriter 16/600 PS, LaserWriter 12/640 PS, LaserWRiter 8500, Color LW 12/600 PS, Color LW 12/660 PS |
See Hewlett Packard Printers |
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Hewlett Packard |
HP LaserJets with EtherNet LJ5 or better |
HP LaserJets with EtherNet LJ5 or better |
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A/V Equipment |
Minimum Version Standard |
Recommended Version Standard |
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Televisions |
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Panasonic |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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Philips |
Five years old or newer |
With a scan card for computer connection and current DPS bid model* |
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Quasar |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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RCA |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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VCRs |
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JVC |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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Panasonic |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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Quasar |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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Camcorders |
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Panasonic |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
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Sony |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
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Canon |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
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Fax Machines |
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Panasonic |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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Toshiba |
Five years old or newer |
Current DPS bid model* |
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Overhead Projectors |
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Dalite |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
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Elmo |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
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3M |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
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Laser Disc Player |
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Pioneer |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
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LCD Projectors |
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Philips |
Five years old or newer |
Current manufacturer’s model* |
*Please use the following web page to view pricing information:
http://edtech.denver.k12.co.us:8080/calculator/
and click on Search for Peripheral Pricing Information
Programming and System Development Software
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User License Req? |
District License |
Minimum Version Standard |
Recommended Version Standard |
DoTS or Tech Academy Training* | |
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Oracle iDS |
Y |
N |
Oracle iDS 6i |
Oracle iDS 9i |
No |
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Visual Studio |
Y |
N |
2003 |
2003 |
No |
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Support from the Department of Technology Services will be dependent on available resources and project priorities.Enterprise Relational Database Management Software
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User License Req? |
District License |
Minimum Version Standard |
Recommended Version Standard |
DoTS or Tech Academy Training* | |
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MS SQL Server |
N |
Y |
7 SP1 |
2000 sp2 |
No |
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Oracle |
N |
Y |
8.1.7 |
9i |
No |
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User License Req? |
District License |
Minimum Version Standard |
Recommended Version Standard |
DoTS or Tech Academy Training* | |
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Macromedia Dreamweaver |
Y |
N |
4.01 |
Mx 2004 |
No |
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Microsoft Frontpage |
Y |
N |
2000 |
FP 2003 |
No |
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Adobe Photoshop |
Y |
N |
5.5 |
CS |
No |
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Adobe Illustrator |
Y |
N |
8.01 |
CS |
No |
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User License Req? |
District License |
Minimum Version Standard |
Recommended Version Standard |
DoTS or Tech Academy Training* | |
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Crystal Reports |
Y |
N |
9.0 |
10.0 |
No |
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Impromptu |
Y |
N |
5 |
7.0 |
No |
Additional Information
Software Installation
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Certain software packages will not co-exist on certain workstations.·
Hardware is expected to meet the recommended district standard before installing any software (including the operating system).·
For recommendations on educational software contact your school’s DoTS representative.
Back Ups
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DoTS is responsible for backing up the district servers on a regular basis.·
Backup of servers at schools is the responsibility of the school.·
End users are responsible for backing up their files – DoTS recommends backups be done on electronic media, such as a CD-R or a tape backup.
Hardware Setup
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An onsite visit from DoTS is required before purchasing new networking equipment.·
File transfers are the ultimate responsibility of the end users.·
New Internet connections must be Ethernet-connected.·
Peripherals (network cards, scanners, modems, etc.) are recommended on an individual basis.·
For recommendations on server configuration contact the DoTS Hotline.
Support
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Sites will be given information on outsourcing technical support if the requests or problems go beyond DoTS expertise or if the request cannot be accomplished in the available time frame.·
Donated equipment that was received following district procedures will be supported but functionality cannot be guaranteed.·
DoTS reserves the right to remove unauthorized hardware and software from the DPS network.·
Hardware repair is the responsibility of schools and departments for equipment no longer under warranty.
Databases and Reporting Tools
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DoTS supports the functionality of standardized databases and reporting software designed by DoTS and located on a server hosted on-site at DoTS·
Legacy multi-user databases that contain a current migration plan will be supported.
Telecommunications
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For recommendations regarding voice, video, or data wiring, contact the DoTS Hotline
Rollout of Future Releases of Software
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New releases of desktop application software are evaluated by DoTS and upon approval will be included in district standards.