Information Technology & Support Facilities Servers  |  Media Server  |  Intranet  |  Network   |  Backup Facilities The South Seas Information Technology and Support Facilities continue to grow over the years. We still operate the AV router network, although a very large number of patch panels have been added.  The non-linear technology enables separating edit suites and VCRs, as well as reducing the number of VCRs required. A shared media server for the same edit suites is available. The continuing expansion of our computer system required a completely new server system which now supports over 100 work stations. In 2010 we added fibre optic networking between buildings, with broadband internet access on every computer. A centralised array of servers and network printers provides security against single point failure. Our internet connection is one of the fastest available, so all students are able to enjoy high speed connection. Roaming profiles offer each student personalised access and private file access on any computer. The network allows efficient use of existing facilities by sharing and/or combining. The video/audio network allows VT feeds directly into the studio control room from the edit suites as well the theatre. The intercom network gives open two-way communications between all remote locations and the Control Room with assignable channels. Use by students of a networked environment is very important to ensure the relevance of their practical skills. Servers Virtual Server Hosts Twin Dell PowerEdge R710 2RU Servers featuring: Hardware Dual Xeon 2.26Ghz Processors (32 Cores, 72.32GHz total) 24GB DDR3 ECC Memory RAID 1 (Mirrored) 300GB Swap Drives 8 x GigE Network Adapters Dell PowerVault MD3000i 12TB Storage Array Software VMWare vSphere ESXi 4 Cloud Computing Microsoft Windows 2008 Server (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP) Microsoft Exchange 2007 Microsoft Internet Services & Acceleration Server Microsoft SQL 2008 Microsoft Internet Information Services [Back to Top]  Media Server Dell PowerEdge 1950 Server featuring: Hardware Dual Xeon 2.8Ghz processors 4GB RAM Storage Dell PowerEdge MD1000 8GB Storrage Array Software Microsoft Windows Media Services AutoDesk Cleaner XL Video Compression Server Student File serving and replication MP3 audio and MPEG4 video browser serving [Back to Top] Intranet The South Seas Intranet came online in 2003, and is a crucial part of the day-to-day running of the school. Developed in house, and running on the ASP and SQL Server backbone, the Intranet provides a central place for all staff and students alike to perform a vast array of common tasks. With features ranging from the simple network status message, to the dynamic, streaming media library, everyone relies on the Intranet's capabilities. Because of this, the Intranet is constantly being enhanced, with more and more features being constructed all the time. Features SQL 2008 with IIS 7 .NET FrameWork 3.5 News and Message of the Day Scone Tracker Contact Management (Students and Staff) Online MP3 Streaming Production Music Database VHS/DVD Student Booking system Post Production Tape Management Assessment and Online Exam system Online Streaming WMV Student Video Archive Facilities Scheduler & Manager Student Attendance Records [Back to Top]  Network LAN - Fibre GigE Backbone, Ethernet GigE Distribution Internet - 10Mbs DSL broadband fibre Video - Composite, Component, SDI, FireWire Audio - Balanced, Unbalanced, AES/EBU, FireWire Serial Remote - RS422, FireWire, Proprietary Communication - ClearCom broadcast full-duplex system with various stations [Back to Top] Backup Facilities As well as having a full, on-site secure backup system, daily backups of mission-critical data are made to a secure offsite location. OnSite Dell PowerEdge SC440 Server 4TB RAID 5 Backup Storage Array 16TB Media Backup Disc Library UPS APC 3000 RM XL Network Attached UPS Power Backup APC 1500 RM Network Attached UPS Power Backup APC 750 RM Network Attached UPS Power Backup