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EduNet is the wide-area network that links ACT schools.
Some computers will not be plugged into the network these are referred to as
"stand alone" computers.
Central administration of these LANs allows the department to collect MAZE data and to
maintain virus software and security. Schools are linked to a central server.
| The central server has ultimate control over passwords
and access. It is called a Primary Domain Controller, or PDC. Schools
are linked to the PDC by an ISDN line. This linked network of schools is over a wider area
than the LAN, and is called a Wide Area Network, or WAN. |
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The WAN is managed by InTACT, who support
IT and telecommunications for the whole ACT government.
Having all schools on the one network means that a user can sit down at any workstation
and log in. When a user does so, the information about them, called their Profile, will
be downloaded. This can take some time if you are not at your own school
| Finally, the whole WAN is linked to many other computer
networks around the world. This ultimate linking of computers is the Internet. ACT
schools are linked to the Internet through a company called SchoolsNet.
SchoolsNet provides the service we know as Canberra
Schools on the Net, or CSN.
There are barriers to folk outside EduNet accessing EduNet computers. These are called Firewalls.
They sit between EduNet and CSN, and between CSN and the Internet.
In a nutshell, that's the structure of EduNet.
Each school is responsible for administering their LAN, and must appoint a network
administrator. These pages are here to support school EduNet administrators. |
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Other resources:
The 'Miracle' Handbook
Anna Quinlan (Arawang P.S) and Heather Wilkinson (Curtin P.S) have created a valuable
easy to follow handbook for using computers on the EduNet network. This project was funded
by the IT districts and supported by the Staff Development Section.
The Draft Guidelines
This word document provides information on file management techniques including document
settings, saving Locations, templates and tracking document
changes. Download it to your computer and customise it to your school's needs.
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