Tools to-simplify march2011
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The document provides recommendations for tools to simplify operations for small nonprofits with 10 or fewer staff. It discusses options for file sharing and backups using external hard drives, Windows workgroup shares, NAS devices, and hosted file sharing services. It also covers collaboration tools like Google Apps for email, calendars, documents and Microsoft BPOS. Recommendations are provided for web meetings, presentations, remote access, mobile technology, quick wins like faster internet and security essentials.
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Tools to-simplify march2011
- 1. Tools to Simplify Your Life – For Small NPO’sMark Shaw Adam King
- 2. Some Reminders…. Mute on…
- 4. Enter Audio PIN#
- 6. Break
- 7. Chat and Time for questions (mute off) http://www.SlideShare.net/HighwayT
- 10. Today’s Webinar Focus on the small nonprofit (Under 10) File Sharing – Backups – Security Collaboration Tools Quick Wins
- 12. Popular Approaches to File Sharing and BackupsExternal HD’s and Flash Drives$$$$Windows Workgroup Share
- 13. Popular Approaches to File Sharing and BackupsNAS and Other SOHO DevicesHosted File Share Services
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- 16. Limited to 10 computersPart of the LAN - good performanceEasy to ManageFolder level SecurityAuthentication is integrated to WorkgroupData Duplication Across Drives (if more drives than 1)Phenomenal Image Level BackupsAutomated or Manual BackupRestoration OR File level recovery'sRemote AccessReliableAvailable Add-InsExternal Backup (Amazon s3)AntivirusAdvanced Administration Console Others….Purchase OR Build your own???
- 17. Home Server: Console
- 18. Home Server: Computers & Backup
- 19. Home Server: Console View Backups
- 20. Home Server: Discrete File Restore
- 21. Home Server: Computer Restoration
- 22. Home Server: Computer Restoration
- 23. Home Server: User Accounts
- 24. Home Server: User Accounts
- 25. Home Server: Shared Folders
- 26. Home Server: Help
- 27. Home Server: Add Ins
- 28. Home Server: Installation Tips Consider help with InstallationDo Updates ASAPUsernames and Pwd’s same between Server and PC’sSelect your Add In’s carefullyNeeds Offline BackupSize the HS to your needsSize it, Buy or Build $250 to $800 Buy Number of Drives and Size of Drives Processor
- 29. VAIL
- 30. Code Name “Vail”Beta Released in Q4 2010Expected Release in H1 2011?Changes Based on 64bit 2008 Server Drive ExtenderLaunchpad & Dashboard Better Reliability/Backups Better Remote Tools Better Media Tools
- 33. More on VAIL Overview Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmnFoI8iqC8 Blogs etc…http://www.mediasmartserver.net/2010/04/26/windows-home-server-vail-overview-and-review/http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2010/04/windows-home-server-version-2-goings-into-public-beta.arshttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/08/16/windows-home-server-vail-rc0/
- 34. Break
- 35. Collaboration
- 36. Google AppsA set of tools for Email and CollaborationFree for nonprofitswww.Google.com/a/NPO
- 37. Email w/ Google AppsUse your domain name for email: adam@mynonprofit.org7 GB of storage spaceHosted service = email is stored online, accessible from any computer, and BACKED UP!
- 38. Email w/ Google AppsStep 1: Register with Google and verify your domain at: www.Google.com/a/NPOStep 2: Change your MX records so email can flow through Google’s serversStep 3: Migrate your existing mailbox to Google using Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook
- 40. Web BrowserMS OutlookOnline web interfaceSYNC Microsoft Outlook
- 41. Shared Calendars w/ Google AppsShare calendars internally with staffSchedule meetingsCreate unlimited “resource calendars” Internal event calendars
- 44. Equipment checkout calendarsOnline web interfaceSYNC Microsoft Outlook
- 45. Mobile Access w/ Google AppsEasy setup to any mobile phoneSync email, calendar, and contacts to your phone
- 46. Docs w/ Google AppsOnline version of Word and Excel docsGreat for creating and collaborating on a document togetherOne version of a doc – no emailing versions back and forthAccess anywhereReplace Microsoft Office…?
- 48. Microsoft BPOS $4/user
- 51. Web Meetings
- 52. Web Meetings
- 54. Youtube.com
- 55. www.skype.com
- 60. www.zolved.com www.join.meRemote Access Tools15
- 61. http://Join.Me
- 62. www.LogMeIn.com
- 63. Mobile TechnologyIphoneDroid Blackberry
- 64. Mobile Technology Pads &TabletsPlaybookDroidIpad II
- 65. “There’s an App for that” Mobile and/or Wifi connections
- 66. GPS tracking and locator technology
- 67. Less expensive
- 68. No boot time
- 69. Case Workers, Field work, Assessmentshttp://www.google.com/mobile/maps/
- 70. Quick Wins
- 71. Our “No Brainer” listMore RAMLaser not InkjetShared not IndividualFaster Internet is ALWAYS a winWire… not wirelessPush it to the Cloud
- 72. Our “No Brainer” listYour Website Web Content Management
- 73. Donate Now http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/Free Antivirus & Antispyware
- 75. Thank You!Mark Shaw – mark@highwayt.orgAdam King – adam@highwayt.org