Choosing your Network
SITSS recommendations for computer systems in secondary schools have
been developed in consultation with ICT curriculum advisers.
Networked systems provide:
- Sharing of internet facilities, files and folders, printers
and other peripherals
- An exciting choice of pre-installed curriculum software
- Optimisation of management time and automation of many processes
and facilitation of remote maintenance of your system.
Click on this link for information on Managing Your Network
- Shared protection against inadvertent or malicious alteration
of settings
- Multiple cover for hardware faults and software configuration;
anti-virus and security
protection. Click on this link for Support
Contracts & Services
- Competitive prices negotiated through Hertfordshire Business Services
(formerly County Supplies & Contract Services)
News
March 2007 Becta has just published Thin Client technology in schools, a summary
of research findings.
In 2006 Becta commissioned research into the use of Thin Client
technology in schools. The aim of the research was to provide insights
into the use of Thin Client technology in schools for the benefit of
education professionals and policy makers. In particular the research
looked at the functionality, benefits, issues, impact on learning and
teaching and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Thin Client
technology. The report is available to order or download from:
Your School
To find out which network option is best for your primary school,
click on the appropriate button:
Peer to Peer system - up to 20 computers
Client/Server system
Schools with flexible working
Mobile computing and wireless networking
When making your choice, click on this link to consider Network Infrastructure and Active Network Components
Downloads for Hertfordshire Schools 
Diagram of a basic layout for a simple network
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