[ExeterLUG] The Exwick Ark

[Paul Sutton]

On 30/10/13 09:44, Rick.Timmis wrote:
> Hello everyone.
>
> I have confirmation for a go ahead to install the systems at Exwick
> Ark on Saturday 2nd November.
>
> I anticipate this will take the whole day, and may well require a
> second visit to complete the initial install.
>
> Once the base system is in, then we will revisit the project plan to
> discuss the Smart Boards, and any additions that might be sort after
> by the Ark Team.
>
> I also anticipate a database requirements meeting with the team in the
> future too, as this was proposed in the initial project plan. I shall
> make arrangements with Harri and Paula to look at this after the
> systems installation has been completed.
>
> The Plan for Saturday 2nd November
>
> We will be meeting first at the Imperial for breakfast at 9am
>
> http://m.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/the-imperial
>
> You should find us in the Orangery, the large conservatory at the
> opposite end from the Entrance and Car park, just walk straight
> through the building.
>
> I Expect we will be onsite at the Ark at 10.00am.
>
> The main tasks.
>
> Make a hardware inventory.
> Identify most suitable machines, for Server and Terminals, test and
> configure.
> Build the LTSP Server
> Complete the network infrastructure, along with Switches
> Test installation
> System Documentation
> Define next stage requirements
> Organise what will happen with remaining hardware.
>
> Please can you advise on list if you are planning to come, I will take
> a head count on Friday morning and advise Trevor.
>
> Correspondance between Trevor and I below for your reference.
>
> The breakfasts at the Imperial are excellent, and very cheap, i.e a
> large breakfast is £6.99
>
> All the best
>
> Rick
>
> On 29/10/2013 19:08 <calendar:T7:29/10/2013%2019:08>, Rick.Timmis wrote:
>> Hi Trevor
>>
>> Are you folks still OK for the systems install at the Ark?
>> If yes do you want to come for Breakie with us at the Impy before we
>> start ?
>>
>>
>> All the best
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> P.S I can save you 25% on your domestic and business bills. Ask me how !
>>
>> Sent from Samsung tablet
>
> Rick,
>
> Harri is happy. 
> There is a slight issue as the Ark main building is rented out for
> part of the day:
>
> 11.30-2.30 the main hall and little classroom are being used, however
> the staff rooms in the house are available. I still need to punchdown
> the last few network sockets in the conference room.
>
> I have a chap coming to help me cut back some over grown bushes in the
> Parish Hall yard at 11.30-1. This was due to happen Monday morning,
> but there were "complication"
>
> Therefore we could all kick off with breakfast, then down to the
> building to get things going. I'll pop over to the Parish Hall for
> 11.30 then we'll see how it is all going.
>
> So it sound like yes we are OK to go ahead.
>
> Questions
> How many people do you think will come?
> How long will you take?
> What time is breakfast?
>
> Some little things
> I am hoping we can use network switches which don't have cooling fans
> if psosisble.
> I have setup the network laser printer already.
> We are keen to have the abilty to switch it all off if needs be.
> I am not sure how much stuff you left us and I am not sure how much is
> still there as we have had to shift it around several times as the
> building work approached.
>
> Rick also the Ark has a load of plastic trunking like one might see in
> a computer room left over. Quite a few metres in fact. Do you have any
> other projects on the go that would like it?
>
> Trevor


\Hi

Sorry I can't make it,  I have rugby commitments, and all this volunteer
work is starting to have a serious detrimental affect on my finances.

However best of luck with the project, 

Paul