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PHS Technology: “The
school's faculty integrates the traditional
classroom with the latest Internet technologies every day. Each
teacher maintains an Online Classroom and Discussion Forum to
facilitate online communication with students. To maximize your
daughter’s learning experience while attending Providence, it is highly recommended your child have regular,
reliable access to a personal computer with an Internet
connection.” <recommended
software/hardware>
The School's network
is a robust Windows-based environment connecting 156 devices to
serve approximately 400 users.
Below are some quick facts:
Network Infrastructure -
Traditional Cat5 cabling throughout campus with a fiber backbone
connecting buildings. Several wireless access points are
strategically located to provide students/teachers with wireless
mobility.
Server Technology - 4
Hewlett-Packard servers, each powered by dual Intel Zeon
processors, easily respond to network users demands. Windows
Server 2003 is the Network Operating System of choice.
Client Workstations - A
blend of desktops & towers equipped with Intel Pentium
technology are used. All workstations are multimedia capable.
Each classroom workstation is enhanced with a LCD projector and
an 8-foot projection screen.
- 27 Staff/Admin
- 3 Network Administration
- 32 Faculty
- 16 Library
- 24 Computer Lab 1
- 24 Computer Lab 2
- 6
Broadcasting
- 4 Journalism
- 8 Networking Lab
Printers - Various types
of printer/copier combinations are utilized and networked
throughout the campus.
- 43 DeskJets (32 are in
classrooms)
- 5 LaserJets
- 7 Copier/Printers
Internet Content Filtering -
SonicWALL security
devices protect the PHS network from a wide range of Internet
threats, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, e-mail-based
fraud attempts and illicit or unproductive Web content.
Email Filtering -
MX Logic's email virus protection
experts maintain and upgrade our email and spam blocker utility
continuously to keep a step ahead of Spammers and virus authors.
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