From mlane at linfield.edu Thu Jul 1 09:08:21 2004 From: mlane at linfield.edu (Michelle Lane) Date: Fri Jul 16 16:34:46 2004 Subject: Network Monitoring Message-ID: <4077202.1088672901@[10.109.9.250]> Hello! We have been monitoring our network with the Solar Winds Network Performance Monitor. I just received a sales announcement about the new web-based Orion product and we are interested in upgrading. Is anyone else using the Orion product now or have you upgrade to it, and what have your experiences been? Thanks! Michelle "Never be afraid to try something new ... Remember, amateurs built the Ark ... Professionals built the Titanic." Michelle Lane Network Administration Integrated Technology Services Linfield College, McMinnville, OR (503) 883-2392 mlane@linfield.edu From cstevens at lclark.edu Thu Jul 1 18:28:39 2004 From: cstevens at lclark.edu (Chris Stevens) Date: Fri Jul 16 16:34:46 2004 Subject: Network Monitoring In-Reply-To: <4077202.1088672901@[10.109.9.250]> Message-ID: <000a01c45fd3$e715f2d0$3b15af95@nats> Michelle, We have been using Orion for about a year and have been very happy with it. If you (or anyone else on the list) wants to see the web interface, please email me your ip address or subnet range and I'll open it up for you to look at. Chris Stevens Lewis & Clark College -----Original Message----- From: nw-heat@nw-heat.org [mailto:nw-heat@nw-heat.org] On Behalf Of Michelle Lane Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 9:11 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Network Monitoring Hello! We have been monitoring our network with the Solar Winds Network Performance Monitor. I just received a sales announcement about the new web-based Orion product and we are interested in upgrading. Is anyone else using the Orion product now or have you upgrade to it, and what have your experiences been? Thanks! Michelle "Never be afraid to try something new ... Remember, amateurs built the Ark ... Professionals built the Titanic." Michelle Lane Network Administration Integrated Technology Services Linfield College, McMinnville, OR (503) 883-2392 mlane@linfield.edu From mdunn at reed.edu Tue Jul 6 10:20:56 2004 From: mdunn at reed.edu (Marvin Dunn) Date: Fri Jul 16 16:34:46 2004 Subject: Director of Acadmeic Computing Message-ID: Here's your chance to live and work in the bay area: Job Description Director of Academic Computing San Francisco Campus Full-time, exempt SUMMARY: The Director of Academic Computing is a member of the Educational Technology management team and is responsible for providing support for the technical needs of faculty and students. The Director manages the overall operations of Academic Computing facilities, labs, equipment and services and supervises Academic Computing staff. The Director serves as a key resource for faculty, facilitating the integration of technology into the curriculum. Stationed on San Francisco campus, but will be required to spend time on the Oakland campus as well. REPORTS TO: Chief Information Officer DEPARTMENT: Academic Computing Services of Educational Technology RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Supervision of Academic Computing staff, coordination of work schedules and duties to ensure for robust educational computing facilities and network. Develops and maintains a close working relationship with faculty members Manages the Academic OS X Servers and student accounts. Works with the CIO to recruit, hire and train new staff as needed. Evaluates new software and hardware for possible use and integration into the curriculum. Assist in planning and budgeting for college-wide instructional needs for technology in the classroom, Image Shops, and teaching. Serves as a liaison with Academic Services: attending Academic Department head meetings, and any other meetings as appropriate in order to keep abreast of curricular changes and needs; maintain excellent rapport and communications with those who use academic computing facilities and services. Assists in the development and implementation of Academic Computing policies and procedures; this to include pre-requisite policies and training structure for student users of computer facilities; appropriate security and computer use regulations; facility access and scheduling policies; student worker job descriptions and training structure; and all record keeping as necessary for academic computing. Works with the CIO to help negotiate purchase agreements and maintain vendor relationships for academic computing. Works with the CIO and Advancement in identifying, nurturing and procuring grants. Act as senior technician for academic computing, taking on deeper trouble-shooting issues and/or problem solving as necessary. Provides needs assessment and recommendations for ongoing health of computer labs, and configurations and recommendations for future academic computing facilities. Sustains professional knowledge of technologies through training, reading and conferences, and generally keeping abreast of technology in higher education. May be required to be available and/or on-call after hours for emergencies. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Bachelor s degree or equivalent professional experience in information technology or information resources in higher education. A desire to enhance teaching and learning through the application of educational technologies, and an enthusiasm for working with people. Supervisory experience and/or proven collaborative leadership abilities. Excellent communication skills and ability to be diplomatic and highly responsive in all interpersonal interactions. Must be able to work effectively under pressure and within a hectic technical/educational environment. Extensive experience with Mac OS in a lab environment, OS X Servers or UNIX, graphic and multimedia software is required. Experience or education in the arts is highly desirable. Marvin Dunn Chief Information Officer mdunn@cca.edu California College of Arts & Crafts 5212 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618 From mlane at linfield.edu Thu Jul 1 09:08:21 2004 From: mlane at linfield.edu (Michelle Lane) Date: Thu Oct 5 10:00:23 2006 Subject: Network Monitoring Message-ID: <4077202.1088672901@[10.109.9.250]> Hello! We have been monitoring our network with the Solar Winds Network Performance Monitor. I just received a sales announcement about the new web-based Orion product and we are interested in upgrading. Is anyone else using the Orion product now or have you upgrade to it, and what have your experiences been? Thanks! Michelle "Never be afraid to try something new ... Remember, amateurs built the Ark ... Professionals built the Titanic." Michelle Lane Network Administration Integrated Technology Services Linfield College, McMinnville, OR (503) 883-2392 mlane@linfield.edu From cstevens at lclark.edu Thu Jul 1 18:28:39 2004 From: cstevens at lclark.edu (Chris Stevens) Date: Thu Oct 5 10:00:23 2006 Subject: Network Monitoring In-Reply-To: <4077202.1088672901@[10.109.9.250]> Message-ID: <000a01c45fd3$e715f2d0$3b15af95@nats> Michelle, We have been using Orion for about a year and have been very happy with it. If you (or anyone else on the list) wants to see the web interface, please email me your ip address or subnet range and I'll open it up for you to look at. Chris Stevens Lewis & Clark College -----Original Message----- From: nw-heat@nw-heat.org [mailto:nw-heat@nw-heat.org] On Behalf Of Michelle Lane Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 9:11 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Network Monitoring Hello! We have been monitoring our network with the Solar Winds Network Performance Monitor. I just received a sales announcement about the new web-based Orion product and we are interested in upgrading. Is anyone else using the Orion product now or have you upgrade to it, and what have your experiences been? Thanks! Michelle "Never be afraid to try something new ... Remember, amateurs built the Ark ... Professionals built the Titanic." Michelle Lane Network Administration Integrated Technology Services Linfield College, McMinnville, OR (503) 883-2392 mlane@linfield.edu From mdunn at reed.edu Tue Jul 6 10:20:56 2004 From: mdunn at reed.edu (Marvin Dunn) Date: Thu Oct 5 10:00:23 2006 Subject: Director of Acadmeic Computing Message-ID: Here's your chance to live and work in the bay area: Job Description Director of Academic Computing San Francisco Campus Full-time, exempt SUMMARY: The Director of Academic Computing is a member of the Educational Technology management team and is responsible for providing support for the technical needs of faculty and students. The Director manages the overall operations of Academic Computing facilities, labs, equipment and services and supervises Academic Computing staff. The Director serves as a key resource for faculty, facilitating the integration of technology into the curriculum. Stationed on San Francisco campus, but will be required to spend time on the Oakland campus as well. REPORTS TO: Chief Information Officer DEPARTMENT: Academic Computing Services of Educational Technology RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Supervision of Academic Computing staff, coordination of work schedules and duties to ensure for robust educational computing facilities and network. Develops and maintains a close working relationship with faculty members Manages the Academic OS X Servers and student accounts. Works with the CIO to recruit, hire and train new staff as needed. Evaluates new software and hardware for possible use and integration into the curriculum. Assist in planning and budgeting for college-wide instructional needs for technology in the classroom, Image Shops, and teaching. Serves as a liaison with Academic Services: attending Academic Department head meetings, and any other meetings as appropriate in order to keep abreast of curricular changes and needs; maintain excellent rapport and communications with those who use academic computing facilities and services. Assists in the development and implementation of Academic Computing policies and procedures; this to include pre-requisite policies and training structure for student users of computer facilities; appropriate security and computer use regulations; facility access and scheduling policies; student worker job descriptions and training structure; and all record keeping as necessary for academic computing. Works with the CIO to help negotiate purchase agreements and maintain vendor relationships for academic computing. Works with the CIO and Advancement in identifying, nurturing and procuring grants. Act as senior technician for academic computing, taking on deeper trouble-shooting issues and/or problem solving as necessary. Provides needs assessment and recommendations for ongoing health of computer labs, and configurations and recommendations for future academic computing facilities. Sustains professional knowledge of technologies through training, reading and conferences, and generally keeping abreast of technology in higher education. May be required to be available and/or on-call after hours for emergencies. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Bachelor s degree or equivalent professional experience in information technology or information resources in higher education. A desire to enhance teaching and learning through the application of educational technologies, and an enthusiasm for working with people. Supervisory experience and/or proven collaborative leadership abilities. Excellent communication skills and ability to be diplomatic and highly responsive in all interpersonal interactions. Must be able to work effectively under pressure and within a hectic technical/educational environment. Extensive experience with Mac OS in a lab environment, OS X Servers or UNIX, graphic and multimedia software is required. Experience or education in the arts is highly desirable. Marvin Dunn Chief Information Officer mdunn@cca.edu California College of Arts & Crafts 5212 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618