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Administrative Technology Standards

Administrative Software

 

User License Req?

District License

Minimum

Version Standard

Recommended Version Standard

DoTS or Tech Academy Training*

Desktop Applications

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

FileMaker Pro

Y

N

MAC – 3.05

PC – 3.06

MAC – 5.5

PC – 5.5

No

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

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

Mac OS

N**

NA

9.2

10.3

Yes

McAfee Virus Scan

N

Y

MAC – Virex 6.1

PC – 7.1

MAC – Virex 7.2.1

PC –8.0

Yes

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

MS Project

Y

N

PC – MS Project 2000

PC – MS Project 2003

No

Netscape

N

NA

Not Supported

See Internet Explorer

No

Windows OS

N

Y

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Yes

Enterprise Applications

         

EMPAC

N

Y

NA

NA

Yes

Netschedule

N

Y

NA

NA

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

http://techacademy.dpsk12.org

**Anything greater than MAC 7.5.5 requires a user license

Administrative Hardware Standards for the 2007-2008 School Year

Hardware

Minimum

Version Standard

Recommended Version Standard

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.

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:

http://luxo.dpsk12.org/calculator/

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:

http://luxo.dpsk12.org/calculator/

Network Cards for Printers

   

Hewlett Packard Jet Direct

Manufacturer’s recommended model

Manufacturer’s recommended model

     

Printers

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

Hewlett Packard

HP LaserJets with EtherNet LJ5 or better

HP LaserJets with EtherNet LJ5 or better

 

 

A/V Equipment

Minimum

Version Standard

Recommended

Version Standard

Televisions

Panasonic

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

Philips

Five years old or newer

With a scan card for computer connection and current DPS bid model*

Quasar

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

RCA

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

VCRs

JVC

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

Panasonic

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

Quasar

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

Camcorders

   

Panasonic

Five years old or newer

Current manufacturer’s model*

Sony

Five years old or newer

Current manufacturer’s model*

Canon

Five years old or newer

Current manufacturer’s model*

Fax Machines

Panasonic

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

Toshiba

Five years old or newer

Current DPS bid model*

Overhead Projectors

   

Dalite

Five years old or newer

Current manufacturer’s model*

Elmo

Five years old or newer

Current manufacturer’s model*

3M

Five years old or newer

Current manufacturer’s model*

Laser Disc Player

   

Pioneer

Five years old or newer

Current manufacturer’s model*

LCD Projectors

   

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

 

User License Req?

District License

Minimum

Version Standard

Recommended Version Standard

DoTS or Tech Academy Training*

Oracle iDS

Y

N

Oracle iDS 6i

Oracle iDS 9i

No

Visual Studio

Y

N

2003

2003

No

 

· Support from the Department of Technology Services will be dependent on available resources and project priorities.

Enterprise Relational Database Management Software

 

User License Req?

District License

Minimum

Version Standard

Recommended Version Standard

DoTS or Tech Academy Training*

MS SQL Server

N

Y

7 SP1

2000 sp2

No

Oracle

N

Y

8.1.7

9i

No

Web Development

 

User License Req?

District License

Minimum

Version Standard

Recommended Version Standard

DoTS or Tech Academy Training*

Macromedia Dreamweaver

Y

N

4.01

Mx 2004

No

Microsoft Frontpage

Y

N

2000

FP 2003

No

Adobe Photoshop

Y

N

5.5

CS

No

Adobe Illustrator

Y

N

8.01

CS

No

Enterprise Reporting Software

 

User License Req?

District License

Minimum

Version Standard

Recommended Version Standard

DoTS or Tech Academy Training*

Crystal Reports

Y

N

9.0

10.0

No

Impromptu

Y

N

5

7.0

No

 

 

 

Additional Information

Software Installation

· 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

· 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

· 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

· 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

· 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

· For recommendations regarding voice, video, or data wiring, contact the DoTS Hotline

Rollout of Future Releases of Software

· New releases of desktop application software are evaluated by DoTS and upon approval will be included in district standards.