Deploy latest version of iPad on Milwaukee based enterprise

by | Mar 15, 2017 | IOS

Drexel Roberts

Drexel Roberts

Drexel Roberts

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Deployment Steps   Gather Requirements for Network 57 new Apple iPad Pro Devices Maintain Existing Computer Usage 5 Wireless Access Points   Choose a Topology Extended/Expanded Star Topology Chosen Allows for large scalability Connects all devices Point to Point Wired/Wireless Connections Design the Network New Network Components will be Added onto Existing Components 5 WAPs Wireless Access Points will be added to accommodate the new hardware 5 PoE (Power over Ethernet) injectors to make sure the access points work   Required Apps for the iPads: Office 365 Evernote Workflow iAuditor Skitch Handoff Things GoToMeeting AirPlay 1Password Miradoor PrintCentral Pro Create a Budget Hardware: $40,000.00 Software: $30,000.00 for the first year Purchase Needed Hardware 57 iPad Pro Devices: $599 for one 32 GB 9.7″ $34,143 for all 57 5 Wireless Access Points: $56.99 each $284.95 for all 5 5 Power over Ethernet Injectors $19.99 each $99.95 for all 5           Purchase Needed Software Office 365: e5 business plan for $35/user/month $23,940/year for all 57 Evernote: free Workflow: $2.99/device $170.43 for all 57 iAuditor: free Skitch: free Handoff: free Things $19.99/device $1139.43 for all 57 GoToMeeting: free AirPlay: included in iOS 10 free 1Password: $9.99/device $569.43 for all 57 Miradore is free PrintCentral Pro: $7.99/device $455.43 for all 57 Implement Network and Devices add wireless access points and power over ethernet injectors to connect wireless access points place the devices on the new network and install apps on all iPads from Miradore Test Network make sure all new wireless access points are up make sure existing laptops can still get on the network Test Devices make sure all iPad Pro devices can get...
Deploy latest version of iPad to employees of Medium size company in Milwaukee

Deploy latest version of iPad to employees of Medium size company in Milwaukee

by | Mar 15, 2017 | How To, IOS

Adrian Kunda

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iPad Deployment It’s come time in the company to deploy a new wave of devices into the environment. We will be deploying iPads in three of offices located in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Indianapolis. In order to support these new devices, a network overhaul will be required and implemented. The following will contain everything will need in order to get this project underway. Requirements – Full Project Deploy 57 new iPads at three office locations. Support the already deployed laptops at each location. Upgrade network to support the increased wireless activity. Printer accessibility from iPad’s. Network Design and Topology Cisco AP’s (1 per 3000 Square Feet) Three new Cisco 2960X 48 Port PoE Switches Cabling run for new AP’s Star Topology (Good expandability for future growth and additions) Project Budget Network – $42,000.00 Software- Initial $578 and $2059.00 Monthly Applications for iPads Skype for Business – Voice/Video Conferencing Evernote Workflow Box Skitch Things 1Password PrinterPro Office 365 Miradoor Physical Hardware Needed 58 Ipad Pro (57 Production Devices, 1 Test Device) @ $549.99 9 Cisco 2702 B Domain (Without Site Information hard to judge) @ $385.91 3 WS-C2960X-48FPS-L 48 @ $1,963.00 Software Charges Gmail – Free Evernote – Free Workflow – $2.99 x 58 = $173.42 Box – Free Skitch – Free Things – Free 1Password – Free PrinterPro – $6.99 x 58 = $405.42 Office 365 – $$35.00 x 58 = $2,030.00 Monthly Miradore – $.50 x 58 = $29.00 Monthly Deploy Changes Configure Switches Run cabling to access point locations Place AP’s Test network upgrades Considerations to get project completed: The current iPad model we will be using is...

Deploy latest version of iPad to employees of Medium size company in Milwaukee

by | Mar 15, 2017 | IOS

Justin Laur

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  I have been tasked on providing the company with iPads to each and every one of the employees. We will be going through what we need to accomplish this task. The first thing that we would need to do is determine what version iPads we are getting everyone, they have multiple versions and we would need to decide, what version, price, capacity. The next thing that we would need to consider is if we are going to be an iPad only establishment or are we going to be using computers as well. Once we have decided what iPad’s we are providing, we will need to then figure out what applications we need to install, we do know that we have to install MS Office 365 but we need to get 10 other applications added onto each iPad. We were also tasked for finishing this project in one full day, so we need to figure out how many people we are going to need in order to complete this task.   The first part of this project is that we need to determine the version of iPad’s that we are getting everyone. I believe the best and newest version for our company would be the new iPad Pro. This would eliminate the use of computers for the group that needs these so we would in turn save money on that aspect. This version would be a sizeable more than buying a basic version of the iPad. We have three versions to choose from when it comes to capacity, we have the 32GB, 128, and the 256GB. In my opinion,...

iPad Upgrade Plan for a Business

by | Mar 15, 2017 | IOS

Bradley Daleiden

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Upgrading equipment for a business can sometimes be a time-consuming process with a lot of headaches.  This is a guide with suggestions on implementing an iPad upgrade for a company with 57 users.  Any time you are upgrading equipment you want it to be as seamless and efficient as possible.  You also want to look at ways to save cost.  There are various versions of iPads with different sizes and specifications that come at different costs.  After reviewing the different versions, I opted for the iPad Air 2 which comes in at a cost of $399 per unit.  This option was the same price as the iPad mini but comes equipped with a fast processor.  The total cost of upgrading the hardware would be $22,743 for 57 employees.  To figure out the overall cost of the project you also will need to include what it will cost you for labor.  In this example I am using one employee at each of the three locations of the business, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Indianapolis, to configure and deploy the units.  For arguments sake, we will say that there are 20 employees in Milwaukee, 20 in Chicago, and 20 in Indianapolis.  I would order the units so they would arrive one month before deployment is ready.  It will take one day to implement the software and apps onto each device that will be used as test devices, as well as set up the user’s email.  For testing purposes I will be setting a user up in each department with a device as well as the entire IT department.  Doing this allows users to...

Deploying iPads to employees of medium size company in Milwaukee

by | Mar 15, 2017 | IOS

David Campbell

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Your company has decided to implement distribution of new iPads to their employees, who will then use them for the work duties. The management of your company has decided that you will head up the team who will be responsible for the acquisition and distribution of these devices and also the setup and management of them. You first thought would be where do I start? Well throughout this discussion I will give you some pointers and some suggestions as to the steps and tasks you will want to consider when taking on such a huge project. One of the first steps you will want to discuss with your project team is what version of iPad do you want to buy to distribute to your employees? If you decide that you want to get the newest version, which as of this writing would be the iPad air 2. If you choose to buy these devices for your company you can expect to spend anywhere from $400 to $500 depending on where you get them from. You may even be able to get them a bit cheaper because you are going to be buying a bunch of them and may get a bulk discount from that vendor. If you decide to go with a slightly older version then the cost would be a little bit less, with the cost of each device coming just in at about $250 for these versions. One of the next decisions would be to decide who in the company will be getting these devices. For the sake of this article, let’s say that you have a...

How to Troubleshoot Battery Life Issues on Smartphones

by | Jun 6, 2016 | Android OS, How To, Information, IOS, Mobile Devices, Student articles, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

Mark Kasper

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In 2016, it is very rare for a smartphone’s battery to go much longer than 24 hours without having to charge it. Some thought better battery technology would have arrived by now, but unfortunately, we are still waiting. Today, we rely on software to save as much battery life for as long as possible. Screen Brightness Today, smartphones have large, colorful displays. These beautiful displays consumes battery life more than any other component of your smartphone. Smartphones include an auto brightness feature that will automatically adjust your screen’s brightness to the current ambient lighting levels. It is important to turn this feature on because it uses less power than keeping your screen at full brightness. To get even better results, you can turn your screen’s brightness down to the lowest setting and leave it there. This will extend your smartphone’s battery life dramatically. Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth for a hands-free headset, wireless radio, activity tracker, and more. While using Bluetooth can be quite useful, the extra Bluetooth radio in your smartphone is constantly searching for signals for more Bluetooth devices. When you are not using a Bluetooth device, it is important to turn off the Bluetooth radio. You might save an extra hour or even more to your smartphone’s battery life with Bluetooth disabled. Wi-Fi Your smartphone’s Wi-Fi radio is another serious battery drainer like Bluetooth. It is understandable to leave your Wi-Fi on when you are at home or somewhere with a Wi-Fi network to avoid using 3G or 4G for internet access and other data services. But it is important to turn off the Wi-Fi radio...