2003 Annual Report

            The East Longmeadow network consists of a Microsoft NT enterprise servicing all Town and School buildings. It remains one of the largest and most advanced enterprise networks in Massachusetts for a municipality of its size. All desktop clients share full T-1 Internet access, Exchange e-mail and direct access to appropriate functional services.

During 2003, the East Longmeadow computer system attained a size of 24 servers and approximately 1200 clients. Software packages to run accounting, assessor, payroll, police/fire, school, tax and utility billing were maintained and upgraded. All of the servers and the clients, except for the school labs, have been upgraded to the Windows 2000 operating system. Our email system has been upgraded to Windows 2000. Key servers and clients have been upgraded to more powerful hardware to reflect their mission critical role. The COA lab has been rebuilt with 10 workstations now available for our seniors’ use.

Other highlights for the year 2003 include continuing detailed systems documentation, implementing policies and procedures, and development of security and data storage plans. Another major goal has been to continue to incorporate use of the Internet into each department, board and commission of the Town so that the Town’s Internet presence reflects the wide variety of services provided.

Respectfully submitted,
John Somsen
MIS Director