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Whilst almost any computer of recent manufacture could be added to your network
the following factors may help in deciding on the most appropriate workstation.
- Its intended use will determine if a desktop, laptop, netbook or
hand-held device is most appropriate
- Employ and operating system (eg Windows 7) that can attach to
your network without significant alterations
- Size and clarity of the screen together with the accessibility of
the keyboard by the intended users
- Speed of the processor and the memory size may well determine
what software can be run effectively
- Ability to login quickly to the network may be a factor of
processor speed and memory
- Weight and portability my mobile users
- Warranty terms and conditions
- Added value of any preinstalled software
- Energy efficiency
It may be beneficial to pay a little extra and purchase a workstation from the
company that provides your networking system to enable it to be factory
configured and licensed for ready for installing on your network.
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Research ‘What works well’ in schools and disseminate through websites,
the
Helpline and Support partner meetings.
The
e-gfl purchasing portal lists a number of workstations that are appropriate
for school use. They will have been chosen for their appropriateness for the
school environment as well as their warranty and preinstalled software. |
Work with the ICT team to provide workstations that are cost effective and
fit for purpose.
Support partners may well provided workstations of other manufacture and
specification and these may be effective alternatives but purchasers need to be
aware of the total cost of ownership. |
Check the
e-gfl
purchasing portal for the latest deals.
Ensure that new workstations meet the criteria above and check that they are
appropriate for the type of server system you are using and can be added easily. |