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
